RUN TO MEXICO 2026

We ran for children and young people in Chiapas

On 12 September 2026, we completed 362 kilometres together at Lake Nussbaumersee and raised CHF 9,200 for Sueniños in Chiapas. Thank you to everyone who ran, donated and helped.

Visit to Sueniños in Chiapas
Marita and David with their two sons and children from Sueniños during our visit to Chiapas, summer 2026.
362 kmshared running goal
100%of donations reach their destination
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THE PROJECT

The project

Together with our partner Sueniños, we support children and young people in Chiapas. In July 2026, we visited Sueniños and the planned educational garden in person. Meeting the team and seeing the work on site confirmed our confidence in Sueniños.

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
CHARITY RUN CHALLENGE

362 kilometres – goal exceeded

RunToMexico is not a classic per-kilometre sponsored run. On 12 September we take on a shared challenge: to cover 300 km in two hours. Donations are made directly, independently of the distance run.

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Children’s drawing of the journey from Switzerland to Chiapas
From Switzerland to Chiapas – drawn for RunToMexico.
OUR SYMBOLIC JOURNEY

From Switzerland towards Chiapas

The 300 kilometres at Lake Nussbaumersee are our shared start on the symbolic journey to Mexico. Every kilometre moves us closer to Chiapas on the map – every donation moves the garden project closer to reality.

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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News

Personal impressions from our visit and the journey to RunToMexico.

We were here

Our personal visit to Sueniños in Chiapas – warm, direct and inspiring.

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.