Asuncion, Capital District, Paraguay
The Maraton de Asuncion draws approximately 2,000 finishers each August on an urban road in Asuncion, Paraguay. It is Paraguay's headline international road marathon. The route passes river-city roads, civic avenues, and neighborhoods on the Paraguayan capital's ridgeline. River-city roads, civic avenues, and ridgeline neighborhoods carry August's race through Paraguay's headline international road marathon in the capital.
Maraton de Asuncion is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Maraton de Asuncion is scheduled for Sunday, 2 August 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.
Starts and finishes in Asuncion's capital-city district. The route passes river-city roads, civic avenues, and neighborhoods on the Paraguayan capital's ridgeline. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
The Maraton de Asuncion 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 Maraton de Asuncion accepts open registration through maratondeasuncion.com.py with no lottery or qualifying standard. Sign-up for the August race typically opens a few months beforehand. International runners apply through the same online portal as local club runners.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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