Rio De Janeiro Marathon

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date: 21 June, 2026

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The Rio de Janeiro Marathon weaves through city streets starting in Receiro and finishing in Flamengo on a point-to-point course. Serra do Mar Mountains are inland from Rio’s marvellous shoreline. The scenery surrounds you, with oceans to your right and mountains to your left, making the course one of the more picturesque marathons in the world. Runners see parts of famous neighbourhoods like Praia da Reserva, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo and Flamengo along the way. 

For runners seeking a lesser distance, there is also a half-marathon event to enter. Crowds in addition of 100,000 turn out to watch and support runners.