RUN TO MEXICO 2026 · THANK YOU!

362 km for children and young people in Chiapas

On 12 September 2026, we clearly exceeded our shared goal: 362 km around Lake Nussbaumersee instead of the planned 300 km. We have already raised CHF 9,200 for Sueniños. Thank you to everyone who ran, donated and helped.

RunToMexico group at Lake Nussbaumersee after the run
RunToMexico at Lake Nussbaumersee, 12 September 2026 – 362 kilometres together.
362 kmcompleted
CHF 9'200donations raised
100%for the project
ALMOST AT THE FUNDRAISING GOAL

CHF 800 to go for the planned construction stage

Our fundraising goal for the planned construction stage of the educational garden is CHF 10'000. We have already raised CHF 9'200. Help us close the final CHF 800 gap.

HELP US REACH THE GOAL
CHF 9'200of CHF 10'000
92%
THE PROJECT

The project

Together with our partner Sueniños, we support children and young people in Chiapas. After visiting the project in person, we have complete confidence in Sueniños and its work.

CURRENT PROJECT

Our current project: the Sueniños educational garden

With RunToMexico, we are raising funds together with Sueniños for the planned first construction stage of the new educational garden. Children and young people will be able to sow, tend and harvest, take responsibility and experience directly how food, nature and their own actions are connected.

Today – the site during our visit in July 2026
The vision: “Nuestro Huerto”
100% for the project The administrative costs of RunToMexico and Sueniños are covered by the founders.
12 September 2026362 kmLake Nussbaumersee, Thurgau, Switzerland
OUR FIRST RUN TO MEXICO

362 kilometres – goal exceeded

The planned 300 kilometres became 362. Together with family and close friends, we completed lap after lap around Lake Nussbaumersee for two hours and shared a very special day. Thank you to everyone who ran, supported, organised and donated.

KEEP SUPPORTING THE GARDEN
Children hold the RunToMexico board showing the final result of 362 kilometres
Final result: 362 km – well above the 300 km goal.
Children’s drawing of the journey from Switzerland to Chiapas
From Switzerland to Chiapas – drawn for RunToMexico.
OUR SYMBOLIC JOURNEY

362 kilometres on our symbolic journey

The planned 300 kilometres became 362 – a strong first stage on our symbolic journey to Mexico. The run is complete, but our journey continues: every additional donation moves the planned construction stage of the educational garden closer.

ABOUT US

The people behind RunToMexico

RunToMexico combines a passion for running with direct social commitment. The association is run on a voluntary basis – personally, transparently and independently.

Our connection to Mexico is also personal. David’s wife Marita comes from the Maya region, and their children have Swiss and Mexican roots. RunToMexico therefore connects not only two places, but also part of our own family story.

Hans Schilling

Hans Schilling

Founder & runner

Thirty years, 734 kilometres and CHF 185,735 raised for charitable projects – Hans is where our story begins.

Remo Gähler

Remo Gähler

President & runner

Remo combines a passion for sport with the desire to create tangible impact together.

David Schilling

David Schilling

Board & runner

David connects RunToMexico with the personal relationship to Sueniños and the project in Chiapas.

HOW IT BEGAN

30 years of running history – and a new beginning

When the Frauenfeld two-hour run ended in 2025, Hans, Remo and David did not want to give up the link between running and social commitment. RunToMexico was born.

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LATEST

News

A look back at the run – with more moments on our social media channels.

362 kilometres – thank you!

One run, many helping hands and a result well above our kilometre goal. We are sharing photos and videos from the day on Instagram and Facebook.

100% of donations reach their destination

The administrative costs of RunToMexico and Sueniños are covered by the founders. Your donation goes entirely to the supported project.