Vina del Mar, Valparaiso Region, Chile
The Maraton de Vina del Mar draws approximately 3,000 finishers each October on a scenic coastal road in Vina del Mar, Chile. Its oceanfront route is the main attraction and keeps the race visually open from early on. The course passes the Pacific promenade, casino district, and coastal avenues linked with neighboring Valparaiso scenery. The Pacific promenade, casino district, and coastal avenues linked with Valparaiso scenery keep October's Chilean race visually open from the first kilometer.
Maraton de Vina del Mar is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Maraton de Vina del Mar is scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026 with a 8:00 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 on Vina del Mar's waterfront roads. The course passes the Pacific promenade, casino district, and coastal avenues linked with neighboring Valparaiso scenery. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
The Maraton de Vina del Mar 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 Vina del Mar accepts open registration through maratonvina.cl with no lottery or qualifying standard. Sign-up for the October 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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