Marathons in Brazil 2026: Routes, Dates & Elevation Profiles

Brazil is home to 5 marathons in our database, spread across cities including Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

SP City Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 10,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

São PauloSão PauloBrazil

SP City Marathon

The SP City Marathon (Maratona de São Paulo) draws about 10,000 finishers each April through the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere. The course passes Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, and the historic centre on rolling Paulista terrain. April autumn weather and the Paulista Avenue finish make it Brazil's premier urban marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

São PauloSão PauloBrazil

Maratona Internacional de São Paulo

The Maratona Internacional de São Paulo attracts about 6,000 finishers on a spring course through South America's largest metropolis. The route passes the Jockey Club, the Pinheiros river, and the Vila Olímpia business district. It is one of two major annual marathons in São Paulo, offering a slightly smaller field and a tour of the city's southern zones.

Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027

CuritibaParanáBrazil

Maratona Internacional de Curitiba

The Maratona Internacional de Curitiba draws approximately 3,500 finishers each November on an urban road in Curitiba, Brazil. Curitiba's climate makes it less heat-stressed than many Brazilian marathons. The course passes parks, busway boulevards, and green neighborhoods in Brazil's cooler southern metropolis. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 15 November 2026

Porto AlegreRio Grande do SulBrazil

Porto Alegre Marathon

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

Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroBrazil

Rio de Janeiro Marathon

The Rio de Janeiro Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers on an urban road in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The course starts and finishes at Flamengo Park. Mostly flat along the beachfront Avenida Atlântica.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027