CAF Caracas Marathon
Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela
Overview
The CAF Caracas Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers each February on an urban road in Caracas, Venezuela. It is one of South America's most internationally visible marathon brands outside the biggest capitals. The route passes major avenues, valley-city neighborhoods, and skyline views beneath steep mountains. Major avenues and valley-city neighborhoods climb beneath Caracas's steep mountain skyline, making pacing as important as the capitol views.
CAF Caracas Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
CAF Caracas Marathon 2027 race day
The next CAF Caracas Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 7 February 2027 with a 8:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
CAF Caracas Marathon course route
Starts and finishes on Caracas city roads around the event core. The route passes major avenues, valley-city neighborhoods, and skyline views beneath steep mountains. Valley-floor rollers add work in the middle miles, with the strongest support concentrated around the start-finish festival zone.
CAF Caracas Marathon elevation profile
The CAF Caracas Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
The CAF Caracas Marathon accepts open registration through caf.com with no lottery or qualifying standard. Sign-up for the February race typically opens a few months beforehand. International runners apply through the same online portal as local club runners.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CAF Caracas Marathon elevation profile?
- The CAF Caracas Marathon has 150 metres of total climbing and 140 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is rolling with moderate climbs, with 10 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the CAF Caracas Marathon?
- The CAF Caracas Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Starts and finishes on Caracas city roads around the event core.
- What time does the CAF Caracas Marathon start?
- The 2027 CAF Caracas Marathon starts at 8:00 am local time on Sunday, 7 February 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.caf.com/maratoncaf/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the CAF Caracas Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes on Caracas city roads around the event core. Updated course maps are published at https://www.caf.com/maratoncaf/ each year.
- When is the CAF Caracas Marathon and how do I register?
- CAF Caracas Marathon is typically held in February. Registration opens through https://www.caf.com/maratoncaf/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the CAF Caracas Marathon course flat?
- The course includes rolling with moderate climbs. Study the official course profile at https://www.caf.com/maratoncaf/ before setting pace targets.
- What landmarks does the CAF Caracas Marathon pass?
- The route passes major avenues, valley-city neighborhoods, and skyline views beneath steep mountains.
- What weather should runners expect at CAF Caracas Marathon?
- Usually mild to warm with some humidity in the valley climate.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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