Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay
The Maratón de Montevideo is Uruguay's largest marathon, drawing about 4,000 finishers each September along the Río de la Plata waterfront. The course passes the Rambla of Montevideo, the Ciudad Vieja, and the Punta Carretas district on flat coastal terrain. September spring weather in the Southern Hemisphere makes it South America's charming Atlantic capital marathon.
Maratón de Montevideo is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Maratón de Montevideo is scheduled for Sunday, 6 September 2026 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 100 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
The Maratón de Montevideo is a coastal city loop starting and finishing at the Rambla Simón Bolívar near Ciudad Vieja, following the Rambla through Pocitos and Punta Carretas with the Solís Theatre along the way. The flat Río de la Plata waterfront is easiest for rhythm, while the more exposed Rambla stretches can be tougher when the wind rises; crowds are best near Ciudad Vieja, Pocitos, and the busiest waterfront sections.
The Maratón de Montevideo course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
The Maratón de Montevideo uses open registration at montevideomarathon.com.uy with no ballot or qualifying time. Sign-up for the May race typically opens in spring. As Uruguay's principal city marathon, it draws local club runners and international participants through the same online portal.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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