La Paz Marathon
One of the highest marathons in the world, run at 3,600 metres in the Bolivian altiplano with more than 1,200 metres of climbing. Altitude, not the hills, is the real obstacle.
Where it runs
Interactive map
The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.
About this race
One of the highest marathons in the world, run at 3,600 metres in the Bolivian altiplano with more than 1,200 metres of climbing. Altitude, not the hills, is the real obstacle.
- Next edition
- 14 March 2027
- Elevation gain
- 1227 m
- Profile
- Hilly
- First run
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About these facts
Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.
Last reviewed 28 September 2026