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Running Calendar Races in South America: Countries, Regions & Events

157 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 366 races in Races in South America with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events15736 confirmed dates
Competitions366Races & courses
Distances4.5 - 225.8 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,439 m D+Course elevation profile

Countries in this Region

ArgentinaArgentina29ArubaAruba1BoliviaBolivia8BrazilBrazil47ChileChile15ColombiaColombia21EcuadorEcuador10French GuianaFrench Guiana1GuatemalaGuatemala3ParaguayParaguay1PeruPeru10UruguayUruguay6WenezuelaWenezuela6

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026Desafío Valle de los PerdidosEl Bolsón, Río Negro, AR
Trail Running
25.39 km12.56 km6.37 km4.5 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Marathon Monumental de BrasíliaBrasília, Distrito Federal, BR
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026UCI Gran Fondo 7 LagosVilla La Angostura, Neuquén, AR
Road Cycling
110 km6 km
Nov 22, 2026StormridersSão Paulo, São Paulo, BR
Road Cycling
80 km40 km
Nov 29, 2026Venus Womens Half MarathonSão Paulo, São Paulo, BR
Road Running
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
Nov 29, 2026UCI Granfondo BogotaBogota, Bogotá, CO
Road Cycling
128 km80 km
Nov 29, 2026Ironman 70.3 ValdiviaValdivia, Región de los Ríos, CL
Triathlon
113 km

December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026Batallón Trail Endurance RaceLa Grita, Táchira, VE
Trail Running
55 km28 km17 km7 km
Dec 6, 2026PatagonmanPuerto Chacabuco, Región Aysén, CL
Triathlon
225.8 km
Dec 6, 2026International Tour of PampulhaBelo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, BR
Road Running
18 km
Dec 31, 2026Saint Silvester Road Race (Corrida de São Silvestre)São Paulo, São Paulo, BR
Road Running
15 km

January 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Jan 3, 2027GFNY Jose IgnacioGarzón, Maldonado Department, UY
Road Cycling
129 km77 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The world region of Races in South America is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 157 public events and 366 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Road Cycling, and Trail Running. Key host locations include El Bolsón, Brasília, Villa La Angostura, and São Paulo. Notable events in the selection include Desafío Valle de los Perdidos, Marathon Monumental de Brasília, and UCI Gran Fondo 7 Lagos.

Race distances span from 4.5 km to 225.8 km, reaching up to +2,439 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in South America includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Races in South America?

RunningCompass currently lists 157 verified events with 366 individual races in Races in South America. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Desafío Valle de los Perdidos, Marathon Monumental de Brasília, and UCI Gran Fondo 7 Lagos.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in South America?

Events in Races in South America focus on Road Running, Road Cycling, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 4.5 km entry-level races up to 225.8 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include El Bolsón, Brasília, Villa La Angostura, and São Paulo.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in South America?

The most selective courses in Races in South America climb up to +2,439 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in South America?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

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