Porto Alegre Marathon

Porto Alegre Marathon course route

The Porto Alegre Marathon is a lakeside loop starting and finishing at the Gasômetro on the waterfront, following the Guaíba shore and passing Redenção Park. The lakeside flats are the easiest because the terrain stays level, while the minor rises around Redenção and the more exposed shore roads are tougher when the wind picks up; crowd support is strongest at Gasômetro, through Redenção Park, and along the waterfront finish stretch.

Porto Alegre Marathon elevation profile

The Porto Alegre Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 203 metres of climbing and 203 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.

Entry requirements

The Porto Alegre Marathon uses open registration at maratonadeportoalegre.com.br with no lottery or qualifying time. Sign-up for the June race typically opens in spring. As southern Brazil's principal city marathon, it draws local club runners and international participants through the same online portal.

Porto Alegre Marathon course videos

Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Porto Alegre Marathon elevation profile?

The Porto Alegre Marathon has 203 metres of total climbing and 203 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 0 metres of net change from start to finish.

How long is the Porto Alegre Marathon?

The Porto Alegre Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Starts and finishes at the Gasômetro plant on the waterfront.

Is the Porto Alegre Marathon flat?

Yes. The Porto Alegre Marathon is mostly flat with gentle undulations with 203 metres of total climbing over 42.195 km (26.2 miles) — a profile that suits runners chasing personal bests or Boston qualifying times.

What time does the Porto Alegre Marathon start?

The 2027 Porto Alegre Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Sunday, 13 June 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.maratonadeportoalegre.com.br/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.

What does the Porto Alegre Marathon course look like?

The Maratona de Porto Alegre runs through the capital of Rio Grande do Sul state, with significant sections along the shores of the vast Guaíba Lake (technically a lagoon where five rivers meet before flowing to the coast). The lakeside route gives runners sweeping waterfront views, while the city centre sections pass through Porto Alegre's parks and main avenues.

When is the Porto Alegre Marathon held?

The Porto Alegre Marathon is typically held on the second Sunday of June each year. June is winter in southern Brazil — and Porto Alegre is notably cooler than the rest of Brazil, with temperatures typically around 12–18 °C on race day, making for comfortable marathon conditions quite unlike the heat of Rio or São Paulo in winter. Check www.maratonadeportoalegre.com.br for confirmed dates.

Is the Porto Alegre Marathon in Brazil's south different from other Brazilian marathons?

Yes, distinctly so. Porto Alegre and the wider Rio Grande do Sul state have a strong European (particularly Italian and German) immigrant heritage and a gaucho (cowboy) culture that sets them apart from coastal Brazilian cities. The race has a different flavour from the tropical Rio or São Paulo marathons — cooler, more temperate, and deeply proud of its regional identity.

Is the Guaíba Lake visible from the marathon course?

Yes. Guaíba is one of Porto Alegre's defining geographical features — a vast body of water covering over 500 km² where the five Jacuí Delta rivers converge. The marathon course makes the most of this waterfront setting, with multiple kilometres of lake-view running along the Orla do Guaíba promenade.

Is the Porto Alegre Marathon a good course for a fast time?

The course has gentle undulations typical of a hilly subtropical city, but the lakeside sections are flat and the cool June temperatures help performance. It is not as perfectly flat as Seville or Chicago, but the conditions in Porto Alegre's winter are significantly more favourable for marathon running than the tropical conditions found in Brazil's northern cities.