The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.



THE DREAM
Lima's flagship half marathon. Events are 21K and 10K.
Organized by Peru Runners and recognized by the Peruvian Athletics Federation and World Athletics.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
“The humidity was very high throughout the race and noticeable from the first kilometer, so hydrating before and after the race was essential.”
A participant in the 2026 Lima Marathon describes staying in Miraflores, a quick kit pickup, and the early start time. The high humidity made hydration before, during, and after the race essential, and she found the elevation changes on the course manageable but requiring strategy. She also rated the crowd support and aid stations on the course positively.
Quoted from the original · translated
Muchísima humedad en la carrera, se siente desde el primer kilómetro, la hidratación previa, durante carrera y después es fundamental.
Read the original on Runchile“One of the most surprising things is the atmosphere. There are really so many people out on the streets!”
Marcela Lira and Gabriela Novoa experienced high humidity from early in the day and a narrow opening course at the 2025 Lima 21K. The sea views and support from local residents gave them energy later in the race, and they said they enjoyed the travel and food in Miraflores after finishing.
Quoted from the original · translated
Una de las cosas que más sorprende es el ambiente: ¡hay tanta gente en las calles!
Read the original on Runchile“Despite everything I've described, I fully recommend the Lima Marathon. There's no marathon that doesn't hurt — none that's easy or comfortable — but this one stands out for its great atmosphere and joy.”
At the 2025 Lima Marathon, the runner dealt with a two-lap course, underpasses, humidity and long gradual climbs, but finished in a good atmosphere with plenty of support. The start was crowded, and the latter stages after 30 km were difficult, but the runner especially remembers the aid stations and the support from the spectators.
Quoted from the original · translated
A pesar de lo descrito, recomiendo totalmente la maratón de Lima, no hay maratón que no duela, que sea fácil y cómoda, pero destaco esta por su buen ambiente y alegría.
Read the original on Runchile“The energy peaked in the tunnel before entering the finish, and I used that energy to give my best until the finish.”
Juan Pablo Barrenechea took part in the 2024 10K and described collecting his race kit, the early start, the cheering and parades along the route, and the atmosphere in front of the finish tunnel. He said that the race was a meaningful experience because it supported a cancer foundation.
Quoted from the original · translated
La llegada a la meta estuvo marcada por un túnel previo que llevó la energía al límite, permitiéndome finalizar la carrera al máximo.
Read the original on LinkedIn · Marketing de la Vida RealWe 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.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
The official name is 'KIA half marathon de Lima & 10K by NIKE', applied online on the Eventrid platform.
Applications for 2026 close at noon on 7/31 or while capacity runs out, whichever comes first;
no on-site applications.
RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
The start is at Plaza de Armas, in the heart of Lima’s historic center.
The 21K course follows major avenues toward San Isidro and Miraflores, including Canaval y Moreyra, Canta Callao, Avenida Parque Norte, and Juan de Arona.
The finish is set up at the Circuito Mágico del Agua in Parque de la Reserva.
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
Buy a Lima Pass card (about S/4.50) at any Metropolitano station and load cash onto it — foreign contactless bank cards don't work directly at the turnstiles, you need the local card.
Plaza de Armas de Lima
Runners gather at Plaza de Armas de Lima starting at 05:00.
10K departs 06:00, Media Maraton (21K) departs 07:00, both from Plaza de Armas de Lima.
Circuito Magico del Agua, Parque de la Reserva
Both distances (10K and 21K) finish at Circuito Magico del Agua in Parque de la Reserva.
Location subject to final approval by competent authorities.
Traffic closure window fixed by authorities;
max finishing time 4h00m set for the 21K, which also marks event closure.
No official shuttle bus, parking, or public-transit-access details found in official regulations document.
(Local press separately reported detailed street closures and Metropolitano/Corredor rerouting, but that is press coverage, not an official source, so not included here.)
Lima Pass
Any Metropolitano station (ticket counters and recharge modules)
Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above
Lima Pass is a contactless smart card (tap on the turnstile reader) but it must be purchased and loaded with cash/balance first —
it isn't an open-loop system that reads foreign bank cards.
Authorities are rolling out an interoperable card (TIT) in 2026 to unify Metropolitano, Metro de Lima and corridor buses, but this is still card-based.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
Race kit includes official polo, bib number and B-Tag electronic timing chip;
kit pickup requires presenting valid ID plus the digital registration QR code.
Times are local to Lima. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
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 2.9km apart.
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Plaza de Armas of Lima.
Parque de la Reserva, Lima.