Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

San José Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in San José, Costa Rica

LocationSan José, Costa RicaShow on map(9.9281° N, 84.0907° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

San José Marathon is an endurance sporting event in San José, CR focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Point-to-Point.

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 exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (maratondesanjose.com).

Official website
San José Marathon in San José (Work: "Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada", Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada" · Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m47 m - 171 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m50 m - 112 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m53 m - 82 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m56 m - 70 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-162 m D-
Altitude range
47 m - 171 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 2.1 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS9.9281° N, 84.0907° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 47 m to 171 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -162 m D-)

Peak: 171 m·at 12.8 km·Ø 0.8 %
47 m88 m130 m171 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km171 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does San José Marathon take place?

San José Marathon takes place in San José, CR (start area at coordinates 9.9281° N, 84.0907° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at San José 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 San José Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -162 m of elevation loss, ranging between 47 m and 171 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 San José Marathon?

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