Running in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Running Races in Rio de Janeiro: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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1 established annual road race in Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Maratona do RioMarathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5KJuneCoastal point-to-point from Recreio to Flamengo, past Ipanema and Copacabana.

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

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Rio de Janeiro?
Maratona do Rio (Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K), normally held in June. Coastal point-to-point from Recreio to Flamengo, past Ipanema and Copacabana.
Are there 10K races in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Maratona do Rio (June).
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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