Rio de Janeiro Marathon

Maratona da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro

4 (4 Reviews)

Edition 21

01-02 Jun, 2024 (Sat - Sun)
Event size: 10000 - 24999 participants

Running

5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km, 42.195 km

About the event

Take part in a spectacular running experience and explore the beauty of Rio de Janeiro! With the Serra do Mar Mountains rising inland from Rio's stunning shoreline, the course of this marathon provides a picturesque backdrop of both ocean and mountain views. Runners will see famous neighbourhoods like Leblon, Copacabana, Botafogo and Flamengo along the way, offering an opportunity to take in the sights of South America's most beautiful city. From the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to the Sambadromo parade stands, the city of Rio de Janeiro has something to offer for any traveler. Join the throngs of people who turn out to support and cheer on the runners in the marathon and half-marathon event, or take a more leisurely pace and explore the iconic beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. The choice is yours. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the grandeur of Rio de Janeiro in the most unique way.

Races offered by this event

You have 9 weeks to prepare

Half Marathon

01 Jun, 2024 (Sat)
Running
21.1 km
Race size: 5000 - 9999 participants
Solo
On site
Road
Beach
Scenic
City
Ocean view

5K

01 Jun, 2024 (Sat)
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road
Beach
Scenic
City
Ocean view

10K

02 Jun, 2024 (Sun)
Running
10 km
Solo
On site
Road
Beach
Scenic
City
Ocean view

Marathon

02 Jun, 2024 (Sun)
Running
42.195 km
Race size: 5000 - 9999 participants
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Starting at Aterro do Flamengo, Flamengo neighborhood, and finishing at Aterro do Flamengo, in the Flamengo neighborhood.
Solo
On site
Road
Rolling
Point to point
Beach
Scenic
City
Ocean view

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Tommy Dalheim
Jun 2019
42.195 km

My girlfriend and me went to Rio for our first ever marathon. We do not speak any portuguese and we did not get a lot of information in English. They changed the course 11 days before the start of the marathon, did was not great for hotel booking and stuff. When it came to the race itself it was a great experience, and we were happy about the marathon.

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Mateus Rocha
Jun 2017
42 km

I did my first Marathon in Rio de Janeiro. So was a dream to me to completed. I like very much this marathon. The organization of the event was very pontual about: supplies and the marathon team. The view is amazing very particular of Rio de Janeiro. During all race you are able to sea the amazing beach. Two things you have to be in mind to do this Marathon. The first one is the very hot climate. In the beggining, 07:00 am, you already fell the sun. The other thing is, when you are in the middle of the marathon, you have to doapproximately approximately three killometers with a inclination very consider. I recomend you to do it. It's a view that you will not see in any place of the world.

42km.

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Sunny Schippers
Country flag of NL
Jul 2013
42 km

Well...Rio. Do I need to say more? Although the temperatures will be probably too hot to run as fast as you like, running all the way to Rio with a constant ocean view will get you good vibes. When it's still dark the organization gets you transportation all the way, 42k, out of Rio. When you arrive it's still dark and you can see the sun rise as you chill on the beach. Waiting for the marathon to start. As soon as it starts you'll feel that sun probably getting on your skin. But running alongside the ocean is incredible. You'll pass a favela (township) and see some tropical forest. And the closer you come to Rio, the more you get that special feeling. You'll pass all the famous beaches. I even stepped out at Copacabana to get a fresh young coconut at my favorite beach place. So after Ipanema and Copacabana you'll head for a finish near Flamengo. Within 10 minutes from finish I was on the beach with another coconut and a beautiful medal around my neck. Looking at that sugarloaf mountain. And Rio...well, the hardest part is not to party too hard the days before the marathon. What a city. For me it was the perfect combination of summers holidays and running a marathon.

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glem Let
Jun 2003
10 km

Rio was my first marathon way back in 2003, I've done over 20 marathons on 3 continents but Rio is special, Brazil is special. The original route started 42km out and it was/is a smooth mostly flat run with the sea and beach on your right, June is there winter but its still warm, though the early start helps. the crowds are not big at all, niether are the number of runners, its not Paris/London/NYC but its such a cool race, so far from the rest of the world, life is much less regulated, much freer and much more fun...!

42Km mostly flat apart from Av. Neiermyer just past half way but now the course has changed to so check first. The new course is still amazing as its out and back from Flamengo out through Botafogo, Copacabana and on to Ipanema and Leblon, then turn round and bring it home... all by the sea.

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Results: Rio de Janeiro Marathon

31 May, 2016 (Tue)

Credit : tshantz A few weeks before the official inauguration of the Olympic Games (August 5th), thousands of runners took part in the city’s annual marathon. Marathon ELIJAH KIPKEMEI KEMBOI claimed victory with a time of 02:17:05. Coming in second was DICKSON KIMELI CHERUIYOT (02:18:01). Finishing third was WILLY KANGOGO KIMUTAI (02:18:28). In the ladies race, PRISCILA LORCHIMA won the race with a time of 02:41:23 . LEAH JEROTICH earned runner-up honors with a time of 02:43:30Rounding out the top three was MIRELA SATURNINO DE ANDRADE with a time of 02:47:02. Top 5 Men 1 ELIJAH KIPKEMEI KEMBOI 02:17:05 2 DICKSON KIMELI CHERUIYOT 02:18:01 3 WILLY KANGOGO KIMUTAI 02:18:28 4 UBIRATAN JOSÉ DOS SANTOS 02:21:20 5 SERGIO CELESTINO DA SILVA 02:23:55 Top 5 Women 1 PRISCILA LORCHIMA 02:41:23 2 LEAH JEROTICH 02:43:30 3 MIRELA SATURNINO DE ANDRADE 02:47:02 4 NELLY JEPKURUI 02:52:13 5 REJANE ESTER BISPO DA SILVA 02:57:40 Complete results Half Marathon The victory went to WILLIAN KIBOR who crossed the finish line at 01:03:54 . He finished one second ahead of ROBERT KIPLORIR KIPCHUMBA. GIOVANI DOS SANTOS got the third place in 01:04:01. In the women’s race, it was FAILUNA ABDI MATANGA (01:13:59) taking the top spot. She finished 50 seconds ahead of ESTHER CHESANG KAKURI. VIVIANE AMORIM FIGUEIREDO got the third place in 01:23:34. Top 5 Men 1 WILLIAN KIBOR 01:03:54 2 ROBERT KIPLORIR KIPCHUMBA 01:03:55 3 GIOVANI DOS SANTOS 01:04:01 4 VALÉRIO DE SOUZA FABIANO 01:05:46 5 GILBERTO SILVESTRE LOPES 01:07:41 Top 5 Women 1 FAILUNA ABDI MATANGA 01:13:59 2 ESTHER CHESANG KAKURI 01:14:49 3 VIVIANE AMORIM FIGUEIREDO 01:23:34 4 ANA PAULA DO NASCIMENTO LEOTÉRIO 01:28:21 5 ANDREA FOLEGATTI 01:30:54 Complete results
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Results: Kimutai beats Ketema by a second in Brazil

29 Jul, 2015 (Wed)

Credit : tshantz Marathon results Will Kangogo Kimutai (2:14:56) beat Lemawork Ketema (2:14:57) by a second beachside in Brazil to win the Rio de Janeiro Marathon. Kimutai cut more than three minutes from his second-place finish in 2013, to best nearly 4,000 runners. Edson Amaro earned a third-place finish with a time of 2:16:51. For the women, it was Caroline Chemutai Komen (2:38:19) making it in almost minute ahead of Anna Hahner (2:39:15) for first. Third-place finisher Graciete Moreira Carneiro Santana (2:41:49) was the only other women to eclipse two hours and 45 minutes. Top 10 Men 1 Willy Kangogo KIMUTAI 2:14:56 2 Lemawork KETEMA 2:14:57 3 Edson AMARO 2:16:51 4 Giomar Pereira Da SILVA 2:18:16 5 Eliezes De Jesus SANTOS 2:21:29 6 Luz Paulo Da Silva ANTUNES 2:22:16 7 Fredison Carneiro COSTA 2:24:18 8 Jose Gutembergue FERREIRA 2:25:21 9 David Kiprotich BOWEN 2:25:33 10 Joao Marcos FONSECA 2:25:39 Top 10 Women 1 Caroline Chemutai KOMEN 2:38:19 2 Anna HAHNER 2:39:15 3 Graciete Moreira Carneiro SANTANA 2:41:49 4 Nelly JEPKURUI 2:45:05 5 Mirela Saturnino De ANDRADE 2:45:30 6 Conceicao De Maria Carvalho OLIVEIRA 2:52:24 7 Adriana Sutil Da COSTA 2:55:22 8 Maria Regina Santos SEGUINS 2:56:39 9 Maria Jose ALVES 3:02:51 10 Carla Barbosa GUIMARAES 3:02:51 Complete Results
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