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Maratón Internacional de Trujillo

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Maratón Internacional de Trujillo race photo
Maratón Internacional de Trujillo race photo
Trujillo
PE
Enrique Jara · CC BY-SA 4.0Juniperi / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 1.0Maritnet, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Trujillo · 21km · 10km
Entry fee
PEN 119From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 20, 2026 · Entry Nov 3, 2025 ~ · Entry fee PEN 119
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
Maratón Internacional de Trujillo race photo
Enrique Jara · CC BY-SA 4.0
Maratón Internacional de Trujillo race photo
Juniperi / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 1.0
Maratón Internacional de Trujillo race photo
Maritnet, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Maratón Internacional de Trujillo — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The Trujillo half marathon (half marathon de Trujillo) is a running event held in Trujillo, in Peru’s La Libertad region.

It is jointly organised by local broadcaster Sol TV and event company Viva Sport.

The 2026 edition is the second, taking place on Sunday, September 20, with half marathon(21K), 10K and 5K distances.

Start and finish are at Plaza de Armas, in the centre of Trujillo’s historic district.

Its World Athletics and AIMS certification status is not mentioned in the official information and could not be confirmed;

participant numbers have also not been published.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#MediaMaratndeTrujillo#Trujillo#Overseas Marathon#September Marathon#Half marathon

Maratón Internacional de Trujillo runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

🚨🚨 #ENVIVO l MEDIA MARATÓN DE TRUJILLO SOL TV 🏃🏃‍♀️☀️

SOL TV Perú

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Maratón Internacional de Trujillo — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

General application (closed)

Maratón de Trujillo SOL TV (La Libertad, Peru) — Held on 2026-02-08, confirmed to be closed.

No separate lottery/drawing.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Maratón Internacional de Trujillo course map and elevation

The 21km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Time limit2 hours 40 minutes
START

Trujillo Main Square

FINISH

Plaza de Armas

Finish · Google Maps
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Course is a circular route course that starts from Plaza de Armas and goes around Trujillo's old town.

The area around Plaza de Armas is a flat area with a high concentration of Spanish colonial-style buildings,

and specific transit sections and elevation information could not be confirmed because the route page on the official website was not working.

It is known that the competition will be held in a circular fashion along the city's main roads.

AIMS Certified
Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Maratón Internacional de Trujillo race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

On-site pickup is not possible on the day of the competition — advance pickup is required, exact location will be announced through official channels as the competition approaches.
The day before the competition (Saturday)

Stations & transport near the venue

Carry small-denomination Peruvian soles (S/) and pay the driver or fare collector in cash when boarding — there is no tourist card or contactless option on Trujillo's combis/buses.

Getting to the start

Plaza de Armas de Trujillo

Confirmed for 2026-09-20 (5K/10K/21K distances).

No nearest transit station named on the official site beyond the plaza itself.

Getting to the finish

Plaza de Armas de Trujillo -- same as start

More details

No shuttle bus and no road-closure or spectator-access info published on the official site.

More details

Fares are roughly S/1.00-2.00 per ride, paid in cash on boarding.

Combis/micros run frequently (~5:30am-9/10pm).

There is no fare card system currently active in Trujillo (unlike Lima's Metropolitano);

a unified electronic-card system has been discussed by the municipality but is not a working tourist option yet.

Many visitors use taxis or ride-hailing apps as an alternative.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Bib and kit collection are scheduled for Saturday, the day before the race;

the exact location and times will be announced through official channels closer to race day.

Bib cannot be collected on race day, so advance collection is required.

Bring your own ID or passport.

The time limit are 1 hour for the 5K, 1 hour 30 minutes for the 10K and 2 hours 40 minutes for the 21K.

The race will go ahead regardless of weather, so prepare for Trujillo’s dry, mild coastal-desert climate in September.

Times are local to Trujillo. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Restaurant Romano Rincón Criollo
Restaurant Romano Rincón Criollo
Plaza de Armas of Trujillo
Plaza de Armas of Trujillo

Hotels near the Maratón Internacional de Trujillo start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

12 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Trujillo car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Chan Chan Ruins and Temples of the Sun and Moon Tour from Huanchaco

Full-day tour around the mud-brick cities and seaside villages of pre-Inca civilizations · PEN 199

View on GetYourGuide

Chan Chan Ruins, Horseback Riding, and Huanchaco Tour

A tour that adds a horseback riding experience to an ancient ruins tour · PEN 163

View on GetYourGuide

Trujillo City Highlights Walking Tour

Walking tour of the key attractions of Trujillo's old town · PEN 199

View on GetYourGuide

Where runners eat in Trujillo

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Restaurant Romano Rincón Criollo

Restaurant · Trujillo 588m

★4.6(1863)
Map

El Rincón de Vallejo

Peruvian Restaurant · Trujillo 738m

★4.2(6994)
Map

Estancia Muchik

Restaurant · Trujillo 1.0km

★4.6(2488)
Map

Cevicheria DsuMare

Seafood Restaurant · Trujillo 907m

★4.1(1773)
Map

D'luchos Pollería

Chicken Restaurant · Trujillo 1.1km

★3.9(673)
Map

Parrilladas Buffalo Beef

Restaurant · Trujillo 1.3km

★4.3(2968)
Map

Cevichería Carajito Picante

Seafood Restaurant · Trujillo 4.4km

★4.2(2933)
Map

What to see in Trujillo after the race

Seeing Trujillo with the medal on

7 places

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Huaca "El Dragon", Chan Chan Archaeological Complex

Trujillo 5.1km

★4.4(1205)
Map

Acapulco Beach

Tourist Attraction · Trujillo 7.3km

★4.3(1511)
Map

Hotel | De Sol y Barro Trujillo

Hotel · Trujillo 4.6km

★4.6(113)
Map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Trujillo.

Total cost and budget for Maratón Internacional de Trujillo

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about Maratón Internacional de Trujillo

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Trujillo runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Maratón Internacional de Trujillo

FAQ
When does Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 20, 2026.

When does registration for Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Mon, November 3, 2025.

How much is the Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about PEN 119.

How do I register for Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027?

Entry routes: General application (closed).

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What is the time limit for Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027?

2 hours 40 minutes. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027 offer?

Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027 start?

Trujillo Main Square. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027 finish?

Plaza de Armas. (From the 2026 edition)

What transit card do I need for Maratón Internacional de Trujillo 2027?

Carry small-denomination Peruvian soles (S/) and pay the driver or fare collector in cash when boarding —

there is no tourist card or contactless option on Trujillo's combis/buses.

(From the 2026 edition)

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