A total of 798 competitors – adults and children alike took part in the Fifth Royal Resorts Foundation Race on February 12 in Cancun to raise money for a cause. This year, the goal was to raise money for a playground in the new Parque Cancun that all children can enjoy, including those with physical challenges.

The race events comprised a 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer race for men and women with three categories: Free (13-39 years), Master (40-49 years) and Veteran (50 years and over), a 3 kilometer walk and 500 meter and 1-kilometer races for children.

About Parque Cancun

A new community space for Cancun residents and visitors, Parque Cancun is taking shape on the original landfill site for the city of Cancun. The land has been reclaimed and reforested, transforming it into a green space for the community and visitors to enjoy. From the outset, Royal Resorts has been involved in the development of the park, sending gardeners to help in the landscaping and now helping to build the playground.

Running for a cause

In past years, the Royal Resorts Foundation Race has supported causes such as helping to build a house for a child with brittle bone syndrome; renovating a home for an elderly couple and their son to help them cope with mobility challenges, installing a kitchen at the Don Bosco community center for vulnerable teenagers; and providing college scholarships for low-income students.

We would like to thank all our competitors, volunteers and sponsors for supporting such a great cause in 2023 and we look forward to seeing you all in 2024.