Running in Bogota, Colombia

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Running Races in Bogota: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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2 established annual road races in Bogota. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Bogota

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Media Maratón de BogotáHalf marathon, 10KJuly or AugustRun at 2,600 m altitude — the single biggest factor in your finishing time. Closed roads through the centre and Carrera Séptima.
Carrera de la Mujer Bogotá10K, 5KSeptemberWomen-only race, one of the largest fields in South America.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Bogota use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Bogota?
Media Maratón de Bogotá (Half marathon, 10K), normally held in July or August. Run at 2,600 m altitude — the single biggest factor in your finishing time. Closed roads through the centre and Carrera Séptima.
Are there 10K races in Bogota?
Yes. Media Maratón de Bogotá (July or August), Carrera de la Mujer Bogotá (September).
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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