Destination marathons · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Maratona do Rio: dates and how to get in

Rio de Janeiro from above
Photo: Agustin Diaz Gargiulo / Unsplash
Race daySunday, May 30, 2027
EntryFirst come
StatusOpen now
PriceSee official site

Why go

The 25th edition. You run along the beaches from Recreio to Flamengo with Sugarloaf ahead. The heat is real. The Challenge pairs the half on Saturday with the full on Sunday.

Where things stand

21K + 42K Challenge on sale since Oct 15, 2026.

Every way in

  • 21K + 42K Challenge On sale now through Go Dream, no lottery.
  • Standalone 42K Check the official site for full-marathon-only entry.

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