Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGFNY World Series
GFNY Jose Ignacio
Garzón, Uruguay
January 3, 2027Date confirmed
129 km77 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
UYCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Uruguay: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
6 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 14 races in Uruguay with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events62 confirmed dates
Competitions14Races & courses
Distances5 - 146 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,606 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGFNY World Series
GFNY Punta del Este
Punta del Este, Uruguay
March 14, 2027Date confirmed
146 km86 km
City RunFestive+2
Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Marathon de Punta del Este
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Photo: Sergey Pesterev · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Montevideo Marathon
Montevideo, Uruguay
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGFNY World Series
GFNY Colonia
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Date to be announcedDate TBA
125 km88 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+2
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonIronman Series
Ironman 70.3 Punta del Este
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Date to be announcedDate TBA
113 km
Seaside & CoastDesert
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2027 | GFNY Jose Ignacio | Garzón, Maldonado Department, UY | Road Cycling | 129 km77 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | GFNY Punta del Este | Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, UY | Road Cycling | 146 km86 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Marathon de Punta del Este | Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, UY | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Montevideo Marathon | Montevideo, Montevideo, UY | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | GFNY Colonia | Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia, UY | Road Cycling | 125 km88 km |
| Date to be announced | Ironman 70.3 Punta del Este | Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, UY | Triathlon | 113 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Uruguay in south-america is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 14 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Cycling, Road Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Garzón, Punta del Este, Montevideo, and Colonia del Sacramento. Notable events in the selection include GFNY Jose Ignacio, GFNY Punta del Este, and Marathon de Punta del Este.
Race distances span from 5 km to 146 km, reaching up to +1,606 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 14 individual races in Uruguay. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include GFNY Jose Ignacio, GFNY Punta del Este, and Marathon de Punta del Este.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Uruguay?
Events in Uruguay focus on Road Cycling, Road Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 146 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Garzón, Punta del Este, Montevideo, and Colonia del Sacramento.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Uruguay?
The most selective courses in Uruguay climb up to +1,606 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 Uruguay?
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.
