Antorcha Guadalupana 2009
The International Run Carrera Antorcha Guadalupana Mexico – New York
Objective
To unite people who are separated by the borders of two countries and promote friendship
and solidarity among community groups.
Description
The International Run Carrera Antorcha Guadalupana Mexico-New York is a relay run from Mexico City to New York that brings together two nations and thousands of families divided by the border. Departing from the most sacred place in Mexico, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the torch passes through every state where families of immigrants reside. In this run, family members of Mexican immigrants carry a torch in Mexico which will be touched later on by their relatives who live in the New York City area.
Departure of the relay run: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
October 3, 2009
Arrival to New York City: December 12, 2008, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City
Runners: over 25,000 registered runners
Sporadic runners: over 20,000 non register runners
Audience: 22 million people
Countries: Mexico and the United States
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