Annual Sporting Events in Puerto Vallarta

March

Banderas Bay Regatta. The winter season brings foreign vessels and lots of racing and boating activities, including the five-day Banderas Bay Regatta that usually takes place in March. There are cocktail parties, charity events, receptions, seminars, additional races, and boat parades as well as competitive races among boats designed for coastal and offshore cruising. Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. 322/297–2222. www.banderasbayregatta.com.

May

Annual Sports Classic. The 7 day Annual Sports Classic that takes place in May invites amateurs, pros, and semipros to compete in basketball, soccer, and bowling; some years they also offer events in tennis and beach volleyball. Most events take place at the Agustin Flores Contreras Stadium, Los Arcos Amphitheater, or the beach in front of the Holiday Inn. Zona Hotelera, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. 322/226–0404 Ext. 6038 [Veronica Alarcon at Sheraton Buganvilias]. www.puertovallarta.net/news/sports-classic-2008.php.

November

International Puerto Vallarta Marlin & Sailfish Tournament. The International Puerto Vallarta Marlin & Sailfish Tournament celebrated its 59th anniversary in 2014. The entry fee is nearly $4,000 per boat (up to four fishermen), but the prizes and prestige of winning are great. Categories are dorado (mahi-mahi), tuna, marlin, and sailfish—the last one is catch-and-release. Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. 322/225–5467. www.fishvallarta.com.

Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon. The Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon, held mid November, gets bigger each year. There's a 5K run, too, and a big pasta dinner on the beach the day before the race. 12 de Octubre 688-A, El Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. 322 299 1839. www.maratonvallarta.com.