Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors QualifierBoston Marathon Qualifier

Medellin Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Medellín (Antioquia, Colombia)

LocationMedellín, Antioquia, ColombiaShow on map(6.2476° N, 75.5658° W)
Date & StatusSeptember 4, 2027 to September 5, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Medellin Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Medellín, Antioquia, CO focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Urban Trail, City Run, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from September 4, 2027 to September 5, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (maratonmedellin.com).

Official website
Medellin Marathon in Medellín (Work: "Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316" · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Urban TrailCity RunMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m82 m - 162 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m85 m - 125 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m88 m - 107 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m91 m - 100 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
82 m - 162 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS6.2476° N, 75.5658° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 82 m to 162 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 162 m·at 19.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
82 m109 m135 m162 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km162 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Medellin Marathon take place?

Medellin Marathon takes place in Medellín, Antioquia, CO (start area at coordinates 6.2476° N, 75.5658° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from September 4, 2027 to September 5, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Medellin Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Medellin Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 82 m and 162 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Medellin Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (maratonmedellin.com).