Maraton de Cali
Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Overview
The Maraton de Cali draws approximately 3,000 finishers each May on an urban road in Cali, Colombia. It gives Colombia a major new full marathon outside Medellin. The course passes wide valley-city roads, river sections, and salsa-capital neighborhoods backed by the Andes foothills. Wide valley-city roads, river sections, and salsa-capital neighborhoods backed by Andes foothills give Colombia a major May full marathon outside Medellin.
Maraton de Cali is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Maraton de Cali 2027 race day
The next Maraton de Cali is scheduled for Sunday, 2 May 2027 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.
Maraton de Cali course route
Starts and finishes on Cali's major boulevards. The course passes wide valley-city roads, river sections, and salsa-capital neighborhoods backed by the Andes foothills. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
Maraton de Cali elevation profile
The Maraton de Cali 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.
Entry requirements
The Maraton de Cali accepts open registration through maratondecali.co with no lottery or qualifying standard. Sign-up for the May 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 Maraton de Cali elevation profile?
- The Maraton de Cali has 100 metres of total climbing and 95 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 5 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Maraton de Cali?
- The Maraton de Cali is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Starts and finishes on Cali's major boulevards.
- What time does the Maraton de Cali start?
- The 2027 Maraton de Cali starts at 7:00 am local time on Sunday, 2 May 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.maratondecali.co/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Maraton de Cali start and finish?
- Starts and finishes on Cali's major boulevards. Updated course maps are published at https://www.maratondecali.co/ each year.
- When is the Maraton de Cali and how do I register?
- Maraton de Cali is typically held in May. Registration opens through https://www.maratondecali.co/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Maraton de Cali course flat?
- Yes. Maraton de Cali is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.
- What landmarks does the Maraton de Cali pass?
- The course passes wide valley-city roads, river sections, and salsa-capital neighborhoods backed by the Andes foothills.
- What weather should runners expect at Maraton de Cali?
- Usually warm with tropical humidity moderated slightly by elevation.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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