Rio de Janeiro Marathon

起伏 course in Rio de Janeiro, 巴西 with about 138 m of climbing. Next edition 30 May 2027.

World Athletics 标牌PB 赛道适合首马起伏BRA

Where does the Rio de Janeiro Marathon run?

Rio de Janeiro Marathon course map: the route through Rio de Janeiro, with the start and the finish marked.
Rio de Janeiro Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

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.

What is the Rio de Janeiro Marathon course like?

Runs the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema before turning west along the coast, with Sugarloaf and the mountains framing the course. Flat on the seafront, rolling inland.

Next edition
30 May 2027
Elevation gain
138 m
Profile
起伏
First run
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Frequently asked questions

Short answers computed from the directory's own data — the race date, the course profile and the climbing — with the sources for each given below.

When is the next Rio de Janeiro Marathon?

The next edition is listed for 30 May 2027. Race days move slightly from year to year, so confirm the date with the organizer before booking travel.

How hilly is the Rio de Janeiro Marathon course?

The directory classifies the course as 起伏, with about 138 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.

Is the Rio de Janeiro Marathon a fast course?

The directory flags it as a personal-best course, which is why it appears in the flattest-first sort: the climbing is modest for a city marathon. It is a course rating from this directory, not an official measurement.

Is the Rio de Janeiro Marathon a good first marathon?

The directory lists it as debut-friendly: the climbing is modest, and the field, the time limit and the organisation suit a first 42.195 km.

What World Athletics label does the Rio de Janeiro Marathon hold?

It holds the World Athletics 标牌. Labels are re-awarded each season, so check the current tier on the label calendar; the definition of what a label denotes is quoted in the sources below.

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Sources for this page

What each source below is used for on this page, and where to check this race yourself.

  • World Athletics — the label calendar and the road-race regulations. Used to check whether the race holds a World Athletics label, and its elite competition details.
  • AIMS — the international course-measurement standard behind the 42.195 km distance, and the AIMS race calendar.
  • The organizer's own publications — course maps, race handbooks and published results. The date, course character and climbing on this page are compiled from them and re-checked each season.

“A World Athletics Label denotes a full application of the Competition and Technical Rules in, at a minimum, the elite component of the competition. Labels also denote superior standards in event organisation, safety and runner experience, support from public authorities to the event and a financial commitment to anti-doping.”

— World Athletics, Label Road Races Regulations, Book C – C1.6, reg. 1.1

Where do these facts come from?

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 14 October 2026