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Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date in 245 days
Jun 6, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Porto Alegre · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
R$295Varies by event and entry period
2027Date Jun 6, 2027 · Entry ~ May 13, 2027
2026Date May 31, 2026 · Entry ~ May 15, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 4, 2026
Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre race photo
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Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 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 Porto Alegre — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Brazil's oldest marathon. Held in Porto Alegre.

Distances include full marathon and half marathon, relay, 10km, and 5km.

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.

#MaratonaInternacionaldePortoAlegre#PortoAlegre#Overseas Marathon#June Marathon#Full marathon Marathon

Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 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.

3 race reports
Reddit · r/firstmarathonRan in 2025 · Finish time 03:27:20
“I finished my first marathon in 03:27:20, feeling incredibly proud of myself.”

The writer completed a first marathon at the 2025 Porto Alegre International Marathon in 3 hours 27 minutes 20 seconds. Despite having only 3 months to prepare, the writer managed the pace and fueling, then thought of the writer's family after 30 km while running through the emotionally difficult section and continued to the finish.

Read the original on Reddit · r/firstmarathon
Sergio MeloRan in 2016 · Finish time 3 horas, 59 minutos e 32 segundos
“I finished a marathon in under 4 hours for the first time.”

Sergio Melo managed his planned pace despite foot pain and cold at the 2016 Porto Alegre Marathon, then pushed over the final 3 km to achieve his first sub-four-hour finish in 3:59:32.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Pela 1a. vez consegui completar uma maratona em menos de 4 horas!

Read the original on Corredor Feliz
Reddit r/CorridaFinish time 04:35:22
“I finished the race in 4:35:22, but I was exhausted, sad, and angry because it was so far from the goal I had set.”

The writer ran their first marathon in Porto Alegre. They vomited at 22 km and 34 km because of stomach problems, missed their target time, but finished in 4:35:22.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Terminei a prova em 04:35:22, BEM DISTANTE da meta que estipulei, estando esgotado, triste e com raiva.

Read the original on Reddit r/Corrida

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.

Full recap

Olympikus · Full recap

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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 Porto Alegre — 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.

First come, first served

Online application on the official website, limited capacity (e.g. 95% sold out as of closing date).

Apply for discount

Participants with disabilities and over 60 years of age receive a 50% discount on application fees.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
START · FINISH

Avenida Diário de Notícias, Porto Alegre

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Porto Alegre International Marathon presents itself as Brazil's oldest marathon and will hold its 42nd edition in 2027.

It is organized by the Porto Alegre Runners Club (CORPA), founded in 1981.

Course links Orla along Guaíba, the Centro Histórico and parks in the city, and the event takes pride in offering Brazil's flattest and fastest 42.195km.

Half marathon also crosses historic landmarks and offers views of Guaíba.

The completely flat and fast course, cool climate, plentiful water and roadside support attract many runners targeting a personal best.

The event is also distinctive because it is held over 2 days.

Half marathon starts on the morning of Saturday, 6 June, and full marathon starts early on Sunday, 6 June.

There is also the Desafio Gaúcho for those running on both days.

The total capacity is 30,000, including 12,000 full marathon.

High-level athletes also take part: entry to the elite group requires a full marathon of 2:22 or faster for men and 2:55 or faster for women.

World Athletics Label
Label Label
Typical race-season temperature: around 15°C (58°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

Where and when to collect your Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

Pay cash directly to the driver — it's accepted on every bus and needs no card or ID. If your specific bus shows a contactless payment symbol, you can also tap a foreign Visa/Mastercard at the validator, but this isn't yet on every bus.

Getting to the start

Arena on Av.

Diario de Noticias, in front of BarraShoppingSul mall, Cristal neighborhood, South Zone.

42nd edition confirmed 5-6 June 2027, full marathon (42.

Saturday June 5 (6:30am) covers half marathon/10km/5km/kids race.

Getting to the finish

Same arena, BarraShoppingSul, Av. Diario de Noticias.

More details

No dedicated participant shuttle,

but city transit authority EPTC implements a special traffic/transit scheme each edition: dozens of bus/shared-van lines diverted,

temporary bus terminals set up, circular lines suspended for race day (per 2025-edition EPTC coverage, 2027-specific bulletin not yet published).

Venue consistent across 2025-2026 editions, very likely unchanged for 2027.

IC card

Cartão TRI

TRI service points (e.g. Loja Unificada TRI e TEU) or the TRI mobile app —

requires CPF (Brazilian tax ID), RG, and proof of residence, a real barrier for foreign tourists

Works directly at the gates

More details

Bus fare is R$5.30 (Feb 2026).

Cash is the simplest fallback since getting a Cartão TRI needs Brazilian ID documents.

A bank-card tap-to-pay pilot is rolling out on Carris buses (started on the T1 line), not confirmed fleet-wide as of 2026.

A digital QR-code option exists in the TRI app, but topping it up is built around PIX (Brazilian instant bank transfer), which most foreign visitors can't use.

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.

Full marathon starts at 6:00 am on Sunday, 6 June (the wheelchair and visually impaired categories start at 5:55 am), and time limit has a 6-hour limit.

Half marathon starts at 6:30 am the previous day and has a 3-hour 30-minute limit.

Arrive at the start at least 1 hour 30 minutes before the start to avoid missing it because of traffic congestion.

Kits (bib and timing chip) are collected at the BarraShoppingSul event centre from 11:00 to 20:00 for 3 days from 2 June, and from 11:00 to 19:00 on 5 June.

Collection is not available on or after race day.

Bring your registration confirmation and photo ID.

You will also receive the event T-shirt and a gymsack.

Participants aged 60 or over receive a 50% discount on Entry fee, but must collect their kit in person with their ID.

Portable toilets and free bag storage are available at the start and finish areas.

Bag storage closes at 14:00 on race day.

Any items left afterward will be donated, so collect your belongings immediately after finishing.

Every finisher receives finisher medal.

Times are local to Porto Alegre. 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.

Lancheria do Parque
Lancheria do Parque
Redemption Park
Redemption Park

Hotels near the Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 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

16 experiences

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

Full-Day Porto Alegre City Tour Including a Guaíba Lake Boat Tour - 8 Hours

R$752

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Porto Alegre 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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Porto Alegre Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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

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Porto Alegre Car Rental (Qeeq)

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

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Porto Alegre Airport Pickup (Welcome)

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

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Where runners eat in Porto Alegre

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

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

Lancheria do Parque

Restaurant · Porto Alegre 312m

★4.7(12,000)
Map

Restaurante e Churrascaria Santo Antonio

Steak House · Porto Alegre 2.1km

★4.7(6186)
Map

Tudo Pelo Social

Brazilian Restaurant · Porto Alegre 1.6km

★4.6(15,000)
Map

Leiteria 639

Restaurant · Porto Alegre 283m

★4.5(6358)
Map

Lauro's

Pizza Restaurant · Porto Alegre 3.1km

★4.7(12,000)
Map

Panorama Gastronômico - Restaurante em Porto Alegre

Buffet Restaurant · Porto Alegre 4.0km

★4.7(2740)
Map

Grelhatus

Restaurant · Porto Alegre 1.5km

★4.6(8057)
Map

What to see in Porto Alegre after the race

Seeing Porto Alegre with the medal on

7 places

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

Embarcadero Pier

Tourist Attraction · Porto Alegre 3.0km

★4.8(19,000)
Map

4Beer 4th District - Brewery - Factory bar - Taproom

Brewery · Porto Alegre 3.3km

★4.7(4445)
Map

Iberê Foundation

Association / Organization · Porto Alegre 5.8km

★4.7(7884)
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 Porto Alegre.

Total cost and budget for Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre

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Runner stories and questions about Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre

FAQ
When does Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, June 6, 2027 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

How do I register for Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 2027?

Entry routes: First come, first served · Apply for discount.

Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs R$295.

What distances does Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 2027 start?

Avenida Diário de Notícias, Porto Alegre.

Where does Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre 2027 finish?

Avenida Diário de Notícias, Porto Alegre.

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