I’m Fahad, the coordinator of this run. I work with local athletes who guide each tour. As a nonprofit leader, I design experiences that support youth in sports and share Oaxaca’s culture through running. All paid amounts go directly to the athletes. I do this work on a volunteer basis.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
4.92, · 13 reviews
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, · May 2025
Amazing experience and highly recommend!
Steven
San Diego, CA
, · May 2025
Fahad was great to coordinate with, and he even came to pick me up since I wasn't sure how to get to the starting point. Luis was very nice and let me hike the steep parts. Monte Alban was magical in the morning, and I got to practice my Spanish while getting a run in. Thank you!
Vicki
San Francisco, CA
, · January 2025
Beautiful sunrise run up to Monte Alban. Juan was a great runner and did a great job of matching his pace to mine. Worth mentioning that my Spanish is pretty bad, so communication wasn't exactly easy, but 100% worth it.
Eric
Indianapolis, IN
, · January 2025
A cool experience if you’re in the area. Juan was so kind and funny. It is a lot of uphill. Overall, a nice route and cool experience.
Amanda
San Diego, CA
, · December 2024
I had a great run to Monte Alban with Juan. He knew a quiet route along gravel roads and single track that I would have never found on my own. Thanks OAX sport!
Hunter
Glenwood Springs, CO
, · April 2024
I thought overall the experience was amazing, I loved being guided up the trails all the way to the top of monte alban, of which I would have never been able to do alone.
Juan was very accommodating to my pace and would slow when I needed to catch my breath.
Once we reached the top there’s time to take photos and also take a breath too.
My only regret is not asking if there were any other people booked on as I was the only one on this occasion and it would have been nice to run in a group
Jack
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 13 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is strenuous and the skill level is advanced.
What to bring
Trail/Mountain Running Shoes, Water & Snack, Sun Protection Gear, Thorn Protective Clothes, Toilet Paper & Coins, Apply Sun Protection, Apply Insect Repellent
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Run to Monte Albán at sunrise
4.92 · 13 reviews
From $80 / guest
From $80 per guest
Free cancellation
What you’ll do
Meet in Xoxocotlán
Wait at the park near the large colored letters
Start the Run
Jog past murals and urban neighborhoods
Enter the Rural Zone
Run into the autonomous indigenous area
Climb the Steep Hill
Begin the one-mile uphill toward Monte Albán
Arrive at Monte Alban
Reach the base of the archaeological site
Start the Descent
Begin a downhill run with scenic views
Return to the Town
Reenter the traditional neighborhood streets
Pass the Morning Market
Run through a lively Oaxacan street market
Finish the Loop
Arrive back at the starting point
Return by Taxi or Ride
Take a taxi or ride with us back to your lodging
Hosted in English, Spanish, and Arabic
Where we’ll meet
Parque Central Xoxo
71230, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
Meet the hosts
Host
Host
I’m Fahad, the coordinator of this run. I work with local athletes who guide each tour. As a nonprofit leader, I design experiences that support youth in sports and share Oaxaca’s culture through running. All paid amounts go directly to the athletes. I do this work on a volunteer basis.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Run to Monte Albán at sunrise
Tackle hills on an 11 km sunrise run to Monte Albán with a local nonprofit guide
Fahad was great to coordinate with, and he even came to pick me up since I wasn't sure how to get to the starting point. Luis was very nice and let me hike the steep parts. Monte Alban was magical in the morning, and I got to practice my Spanish while getting a run in. Thank you!
Vicki
San Francisco, CA
, · January 2025
Beautiful sunrise run up to Monte Alban. Juan was a great runner and did a great job of matching his pace to mine. Worth mentioning that my Spanish is pretty bad, so communication wasn't exactly easy, but 100% worth it.
Eric
Indianapolis, IN
, · January 2025
A cool experience if you’re in the area. Juan was so kind and funny. It is a lot of uphill. Overall, a nice route and cool experience.
Amanda
San Diego, CA
, · December 2024
I had a great run to Monte Alban with Juan. He knew a quiet route along gravel roads and single track that I would have never found on my own. Thanks OAX sport!
Hunter
Glenwood Springs, CO
, · April 2024
I thought overall the experience was amazing, I loved being guided up the trails all the way to the top of monte alban, of which I would have never been able to do alone.
Juan was very accommodating to my pace and would slow when I needed to catch my breath.
Once we reached the top there’s time to take photos and also take a breath too.
My only regret is not asking if there were any other people booked on as I was the only one on this occasion and it would have been nice to run in a group
Jack
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 13 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is strenuous and the skill level is advanced.
What to bring
Trail/Mountain Running Shoes, Water & Snack, Sun Protection Gear, Thorn Protective Clothes, Toilet Paper & Coins, Apply Sun Protection, Apply Insect Repellent