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Sunday, 2 May 2027
8:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban road
Elevation
Hilly · 252 m gain
252 m climbing
Race profile
The Santiago Marathon draws approximately 8,500 finishers on an urban road in Santiago, Chile. The course starts and finishes at the Plaza de la Constitución. The route passes the Costanera Center, Providencia, and the Mapocho riverfront. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.
Santiago Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 8,500 finishers
Course & terrain
The Santiago Marathon is a city loop starting and finishing at Plaza de la Constitucion, passing the Costanera Center, Providencia, and the Mapocho riverfront. The riverfront and central boulevard sections are the easiest because they stay mostly flat, while the subtle urban rollers through Providencia and the more exposed late straights are tougher. Crowds gather at Plaza de la Constitucion, around Providencia, and along the Mapocho embankment.
The Santiago Marathon course is hilly over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 252 metres of climbing and 252 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
Hilly · 252 m gain — approx. 556 m above sea level
↑ 252 m · ↓ 252 m · net 0 m
Registration
The Santiago Marathon (Maratón de Santiago) uses open registration at maratondesantiago.com with no ballot for the general field. Sign-up for the May race typically opens in March and can sell out given strong Chilean participation. No qualifying time is required for the mass-participation field.
Getting there
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
15 km / 9 mi
Race footage
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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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.
