Next race
Sunday, 5 September 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban coastal road
Elevation
Rolling · 100 m gain
100 m climbing
Race profile
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.
Approximately 4,000 finishers
Course & terrain
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 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. 34 m above sea level
↑ 100 m · ↓ 95 m · net +5 m
Registration
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.
Getting there
Ciudad de la Costa (MVD)
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport
17 km / 10 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
Other races closest to Montevideo.
The Buenos Aires Marathon draws approximately 9,000 finishers on an urban road in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The course starts and finishes at Av. Figueroa Alcorta y Dorrego. The route passes La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo, and the Recoleta district, including the Obelisco. Mostly flat through the wide avenues of the capital.
Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
The Maraton de Mar del Plata draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a scenic coastal road in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Its Argentine autumn date and dramatic coastline are the race's big draw. The route passes Atlantic cliffs, beachfront boulevards, and resort-city roads beside the ocean. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
The Porto Alegre Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers on an urban road in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The course starts and finishes at the Gasômetro plant on the waterfront. The route follows the Guaíba lake shore and passes the Redenção Park. Mostly flat along the lakeside.
Next race: Sunday, 13 June 2027
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.
