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Rio de Janeiro Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 63 km with up to 168 m D+ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

LocationRio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, BrazilShow on map(22.9068° S, 43.1729° W)
Date & StatusMay 27, 2027 to May 30, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +284 m

Rio de Janeiro Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, BR focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Culture & History, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Challenge 21K + 42K - Rio Marathon (63 km, +284 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +168 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 May 27, 2027 to May 30, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (maratonadorio.com.br).

Official website
Rio de Janeiro Marathon in Rio de Janeiro (Work: "Rockies in the morning", Photo: Sergey Pesterev, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Rockies in the morning" · Photo: Sergey Pesterev · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastCulture & HistoryMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Challenge 21K + 42K - Rio MarathonRoad Running63 km+284 m8 m - 127 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+168 m11 m - 82 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m14 m - 54 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m17 m - 36 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m20 m - 29 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
63 km
Elevation gain
+284 m D+
Elevation loss
-284 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 127 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
63 km+284 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS22.9069° S, 43.1729° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 127 m above sea level (+284 m D+, -284 m D-)

Peak: 127 m·at 39.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m48 m87 m127 m0 km12.6 km25.2 km37.8 km50.4 km63 km127 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Rio de Janeiro Marathon take place?

Rio de Janeiro Marathon takes place in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, BR (start area at coordinates 22.9068° S, 43.1729° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 27, 2027 to May 30, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Rio de Janeiro Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Challenge 21K + 42K - Rio Marathon (63 km, +284 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +168 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 Rio de Janeiro Marathon?

The main competition (Challenge 21K + 42K - Rio Marathon over 63 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +284 m of elevation gain and -284 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 127 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 Rio de Janeiro Marathon?

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