Next race
Sunday, 1 August 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban road
Elevation
Rolling · 100 m gain
100 m climbing
Race profile
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. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Maraton de Asuncion is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 2,000 finishers
Course & terrain
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 rolling 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.
Rolling · 100 m gain — approx. 113 m above sea level
↑ 100 m · ↓ 95 m · net +5 m
Registration
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.
Getting there
Asunción (ASU)
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
14 km / 9 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Match a race to your goals — personal bests, sightseeing, atmosphere, or a major milestone — using course data and realistic expectations.
