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Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

BRSeptember 202742.195km · Relay · 10km +2 more events
Hora da Corrida · YouTube
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Foz do Iguaçu · 42.195km · Relay · 10km +2 more events
Entry fee
R$130From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 27, 2026 · Entry Jun 18, 2026 ~ Sep 14, 2026 · Entry fee R$60 · Start 06:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu race photo
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The Foz do Iguaçu International Marathon is organised by Sesc-PR in Brazil’s Paraná state and will be held for the 16th time on September 27, 2026.

The 42.195km course starts at the Itaipu Binacional hydroelectric dam, one of Brazil’s two signature tourist attractions, and finishes at Iguaçu National Park.

It is certified by the Brazilian Athletics Confederation.

Alongside full marathon, the programme includes a two-person relay, with each runner covering 21.097km, plus 10km and 5km races.

The overall field is capped at 5,000.

The event took a break in 2025 because of scheduling adjustments and returns in 2026.

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.

#Foz do Iguaçu International Marathon#Foz do Iguaçu#Overseas Marathon#September Marathon#Full marathon Marathon

Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 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.

Race reports: 2
Sidclei Nagasawa CostaRan in 2011 · Finish time 4:13:32
“I didn’t achieve the time I wanted, but I can still call myself a marathoner.”

A right-calf problem meant they could not maintain their planned pace from 23 km onward, but they finished in 4:13:32 and wrote that they would prepare better the following year.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Posso dizer que sou um maratonista, apesar de não ter completado a prova no tempo desejado.

Read the original on Sidclei Nagasawa
Fabio FonsecaFinish time 3:42:45
“For 42km, we ran side by side, sharing water and salt.”

At Foz do Iguaçu International Marathon, the runner shared pace and supplies with two companions while tackling their first full marathon. They shed tears in the final stretch with their family and finished in 3 hours 42 minutes 45 seconds without walking once.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Foram 42km dividindo o mesmo espaço, a mesma água, o mesmo sal.

Read the original on West Bikers Triathlon Team

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Finisher vlog

Hora da Corrida · Finisher vlog

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 Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu — 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 entry · Marathon

Entry cost R$130

General Public (Público em geral) registration

Organizer's page

General entry · 10K

Entry cost R$90

General Public (Público em geral) registration

Organizer's page

General entry · 5K

Entry cost R$60

General Public (Público em geral) registration

Organizer's page

General entry · Relay

Entry cost R$200

Two-person relay, with each runner covering a 21 km leg; fee per team

Organizer's page
About Free entry for people with disabilities · Member discount · Marathon · Member discount · 10K · Member discount · 5K · Member discount · Relay

Free entry for people with disabilities

Entry cost R$0

Free entry in all events for people with disabilities (AcD) and wheelchair users

Proof of eligibility required, in accordance with the race regulations

Organizer's page

Member discount · Marathon

Entry cost R$80

Discounted rates for Sesc-PR commercial-sector members, based on the lowest price band

Sesc-PR commercial-sector workers (Trabalhador do comércio) R$80 / commercial-sector business owners (Empresário do comércio) R$84 / companies affiliated with Sesc (Empresas conveniadas) R$123 —

rates vary by eligibility

Organizer's page

Member discount · 10K

Entry cost R$55

Discounted rates for Sesc-PR commercial-sector members, based on the lowest price band

Sesc-PR commercial-sector workers R$55 / business owners R$58 / affiliated companies R$85 — rates vary by eligibility

Organizer's page

Member discount · 5K

Entry cost R$45

Discounted rates for Sesc-PR commercial-sector members, based on the lowest price band

Sesc-PR commercial-sector workers R$45 / business owners R$48 / affiliated companies R$57 — rates vary by eligibility

Organizer's page

Member discount · Relay

Entry cost R$140

Discounted relay rates for Sesc-PR commercial-sector members, based on the lowest price band, per team

Sesc-PR commercial-sector workers R$140 / business owners R$147 / affiliated companies R$190 (per team) — rates vary by eligibility

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
Time limitmarathon 6 hours
EventGatherStartTime limitEntry feeField size
Maratona 42km42.195km05:0006:306hR$1304,500
Marathon42.195kmThe Itaipu dam opens to participants from 05:00 on race day06:306h——
Corrida 5km5km05:0006:35—R$60—
5K5km—06:35———
Revezamento 21km (dupla)21.097km05:0006:356hR$200—

Five price bands vary by category and eligibility — commercial workers 80 BRL, business owners 84 BRL, Sesc affiliates 190 BRL, people with disabilities/wheelchair users free.

START

Observation deck inside the Itaipu Binacional dam, Foz do Iguaçu

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Iguaçu National Park, near the Porto Canoas restaurant, Foz do Iguaçu

Finish · Google Maps
Original course map · sescpr.com.br
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Runners start · local time — Wheelchair 06:00 · Para-athletes 06:05 · Elite women 06:10 · Elite men and business category 06:30 · Age-group and relay 06:35

The course starts at the Mirante do Vertedouro viewing platform inside the Itaipu Binacional Dam and finishes near the Porto Canoas restaurant in Iguaçu National Park.

In the relay, the second runner takes over at the 21.097 km point near Shopping Catuaí.

Aid stations are placed every 3 km up to 30 km and every 2 km after 32 km.

Ten separate sports-drink stations are also operated.

World Athletics Label
Elite Label

Participant benefits

Bib

Biodegradable T-shirt

Timing chip

Finisher medal

From the most recent edition

Finisher certificate 2026

Start shuttle 2026

Water stations 2026

Marathon · Relay · 10K · 5K

Medical support 2026

Aid stations 2026

Marathon

Restrooms 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Marathon · Relay · 5K

Finisher medal 2026

Timing chip 2026

Marathon · Relay · 10K · 5K

Bag drop 2026

Marathon · Relay · 10K · 5K

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 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

A medical certificate issued within the past year must be submitted during registration.
25 September 2026 (Friday), 14:00–20:00; 26 September (Saturday), 09:00–16:00

Shopping Catuaí Foz do Iguaçu

Google MapsDirections
bib (mandatory to wear) · 1 biodegradable T-shirt · and a timing chip
Stations & transport near the venue

Just tap your contactless Visa, Mastercard, or Elo bank card directly on the validator when boarding the bus — no card purchase needed.

Getting to the start

Itaipu Binacional - Mirante do Vertedouro

Runners transported by shuttle from event partner hotels to the start.

Entry to Itaipu Binacional released from 5:00 AM race day, ID document or bib presentation required.

Family members/companions not permitted to enter Itaipu Binacional.

Getting to the finish

Parque Nacional do Iguacu, next to Porto Canoas restaurant

Finish inside Iguacu National Park, beside Porto Canoas restaurant.

After finishing, boarding point for athletes near Hotel Cataratas inside the park takes runners to park entrance/exit,

where they board marathon buses to partner hotels.

Road closures

Transportation support from partner hotels to departure point

More details

Official shuttle both directions: (1) to start -- buses from event partner hotels to Mirante do Vertedouro/Itaipu Binacional;

(2) from finish -- boarding point near Hotel Cataratas to park entrance/exit, then marathon buses to partner hotels.

Rescue/sweep bus follows last runner on course for withdrawals.

IC card

Cartão Único (Foz) — local reloadable transit card, including a 'Turista' (Tourist) option, but not required since bank cards work directly

Cartão Único office next to the Terminal de Transporte Urbano (TTU), or online at unicofoz.com.br

Works directly at the gates

More details

Since March 2024, Foz do Iguaçu's public buses accept contactless debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Elo) and phone/smartwatch wallets tapped directly on the in-bus validator —

flat fare R$5, same as cash, no PIN, no registration required.

The free 90-minute transfer between bus lines is only available with the local Cartão Único card, not with a bank card or cash —

a tourist version of that card exists if you need multiple transfers (e.g., to Iguaçu Falls National Park via bus line 120).

Source · checked Aug 20, 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.

Access to the Itaipu Dam site opens at 5:00 a.m. on race day, so allow plenty of time to get there for the start times, which range from 06:00 to 06:35 by race.

Race packs are distributed at Shopping Catuaí in Foz do Iguaçu on the Friday two days before the race,

from 14:00 to 20:00, and on Saturday, the day before, from 9:00 to 16:00.

They include bib, a biodegradable T-shirt and a timing chip, and every finisher receives a participation finisher medal.

A medical certificate issued within the previous year is required at registration.

⚠️ Several events in the Foz do Iguaçu area have similar names, including the Três Fronteiras half marathon and Cataratas half marathon.

Do not confuse them with this event, which takes place on September 27 and is the 16th edition, including full marathon.

Times are local to Foz do Iguaçu. 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.

Hotels near the Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu start line in

Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

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

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

The start and finish are 34km apart.

Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls

Hotel · 1.0km

9.6/10(1837)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

28 experiences

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

Private: Two-Day Visit to Both the Brazilian and Argentine Sides of Iguazu Falls + Boat Option

R$1,064

View on GetYourGuide

Foz do Iguaçu car rental (EconomyBookings)

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

View on EconomyBookings

Foz do Iguaçu Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Foz do Iguaçu Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Foz do Iguaçu airport pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Iguazu National Park Brazil & Argentina Cycling Tour - 400 km Over 7 Days

R$9,625

View on GetYourGuide

Paraguay City Tour Including Itaipu (Paraguay) – Culture, History and Scenery

R$429

View on GetYourGuide

Paraguay Premium City Tour: Private Tour with a Guide and Shopping Options

R$1,063

View on GetYourGuide

Where runners eat in Foz do Iguaçu

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

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

Baru Gastronomia

Restaurant · Foz do Iguaçu 1.0km

★4.8(2198)
Map

Restaurante Barracão

Buffet Restaurant · Foz do Iguaçu 2.8km

★4.7(15,000)
Map

Rafain Churrascaria Show

Barbecue Restaurant · Foz do Iguaçu 4.9km

★4.5(18,000)
Map

BONA - Gastronomia Italiana

Italian Restaurant · Foz do Iguaçu 3.5km

★4.7(3970)
Map

Le Mir Comida Arabe

Lebanese Restaurant · Foz do Iguaçu 2.8km

★4.7(2467)
Map

Fino Corte

Restaurant · Foz do Iguaçu 2.9km

★4.9(5809)
Map

Quinta da Oliva - Pizzas Carnes e Massas

Pizza Restaurant · Foz do Iguaçu 3.7km

★4.6(3514)
Map

What to see in Foz do Iguaçu after the race

Seeing Foz do Iguaçu with the medal on

7 places

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

Foz do Iguaçu Central Mosque

Mosque · Foz do Iguaçu 813m

★4.5(7098)
Map

Bird Park

Foz do Iguaçu 15.0km

★4.8(75,000)
Map

Saint Blaise Cathedral

Church · Foz do Iguaçu 2.3km

★4.7(2132)
Map

Landmark of the Three Borders

Tourist Attraction · Foz do Iguaçu 8.2km

★4.6(51,000)
Map

Yup Star: Ferris Wheel of Foz do Iguaçu

Ferris wheel · Foz do Iguaçu 7.8km

★4.7(11,000)
Map

Monday Falls

National Park · Foz do Iguaçu 6.9km

★4.6(9001)
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 Foz do Iguaçu.

Total cost and budget for Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu

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Runner stories and questions about Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu

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the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu

FAQ
When does Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 27, 2026.

When does registration for Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Thu, June 18, 2026.

How much is the Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about R$60.

How do I register for Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027?

Entry routes: First come, first served.

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What is the time limit for Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027?

marathon 6 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027 offer?

Marathon · Relay · 10K · 5K · Other. (From the 2026 edition)

What time should I arrive at the Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027 start area?

The Itaipu dam opens to participants from 05:00 on race day.

(From the 2026 edition)

Where does Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027 start?

Observation deck inside the Itaipu Binacional dam, Foz do Iguaçu.

(From the 2026 edition)

Where does Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027 finish?

Iguaçu National Park, near the Porto Canoas restaurant, Foz do Iguaçu.

(From the 2026 edition)

What transit card do I need for Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu 2027?

Just tap your contactless Visa, Mastercard, or Elo bank card directly on the validator when boarding the bus — no card purchase needed.

(From the 2026 edition)

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