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Meia Maratona do Rio

Name: Meia Maratona do Rio
Uploaded: 2024-05-15
Description: A 21K, 10K, and 5K road race along the Rio de Janeiro coast. Starting from Sacopã/Leblon (at the intersection of Delfim Moreira Boulevard and Borges de Medeiros Boulevard), the course passes through

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Rio de Janeiro
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Race date in 307 days: Aug 15, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Rio de Janeiro · 21.1km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee: R$100Varies by event and entry period
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A 21K, 10K, and 5K road race along the Rio de Janeiro coast.

Starting from Sacopã/Leblon (at the intersection of Delfim Moreira Boulevard and Borges de Medeiros Boulevard),

the course passes through Copacabana and Ipanema, finishing at Flamengo Beach Park.

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.

#August Marathon#MeiaMaratonadoRio#RiodeJaneiro#Half marathon#Overseas Marathon

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 4

AlineRan in 2023

“As I always say, the Rio half marathon isn't just a race — it's a festival!”

Aline took part in the 2023 Rio half marathon and ran at a relaxed pace with a friend. She found the scenery and support along the beach, through the mountains, and across the city especially memorable, although the hot weather, headwind, crowded aid stations, and congestion from the large field were disappointing. She also said the expo had plenty to see, but collecting the race kit could mean a long wait.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Sempre digo que a Meia Maratona do Rio não é apenas uma corrida, é uma festa!

Read the original on Aline Tri

Elane FigueiredoRan in 2017 · Finish time 2h40

“I didn't come all this way to give up!”

Elani Figueiredo endured knee pain from 18 km mark in her first half marathon and completed the Rio beachfront course in 2 hours 40 minutes.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Eu não vim de tão longe pra desistir!

Read the original on Viajar Correndo

Yara AchôaRan in 2014 · Finish time 2:07

“I finished in 2 hours and 7 minutes. It was 1 minute slower than the time I wanted, but it was within my goal of improving on 2 hours and 11 minutes.”

Yara Achôa ran the 2014 Rio Half Marathon while managing lingering cold symptoms, humid weather, and blisters on her feet. She picked up her pace with a friend at the 19K mark and finished in 2:07, improving on her previous time of 2:11.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Fechei com o tempo de 2h07m – um minuto a mais do que eu queria, mas dentro da meta estipulada de baixar de 2h11m.

Read the original on BOA FORMA

Prof. CideRan in 2009 · Finish time 02:29:44

“I crossed the finish in 2 hours 29 minutes 44 seconds.”

Cide completed his first 21 km at the Rio de Janeiro International half marathon and enjoyed the seaside scenery and race organization. Losing focus made the latter stages difficult, but he refocused over the final 3 km to finish in 2 hours 29 minutes 44 seconds.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Cruzei a chegada com 2h29m44s.

Read the original on Professor Cide

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

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 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.

General entry

Online application through the official website, the lower the price applied in advance, the cheaper the price is applied.

Category registration by tier

Submit by category, including Elite A, Elite B, Pelotão Premium, Pelotão Geral, and Cadeirante (wheelchair).

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 21.1km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 6:38

The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked 2026-08) — re-check on the official page before entering.

START

Leblon, Rio de Janeiro

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Aterro do Flamengo, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, Rio de Janeiro

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
The half marathon start closes at 7:10 a.m., and the finish closes at 9:40 a.m.

Original course map · yescom.com.br

Runners start · local time — Half marathon (August 16, 2026): 6:38 a.m., wheelchair, Zone 1 / 6:40 a.m., elite men and women, Zones 2 and 3 / 6:45 a.m., Premium and athletes with disabilities (PCD), Zone 4 / general half marathon field: 6:45 a.m. Zone 5, 6:50 a.m. Zone 6, 6:55 a.m. Zone 7, 7 a.m. Zone 8

The coastal route starts in São Conrado/Leblon at the junction of Av.

Delfim Moreira and Av.

Borges de Medeiros, running past Copacabana and Pão de Açúcar before finishing at Aterro do Flamengo.

World Athletics Label: Label Label
Typical race-season temperature: around 21°C (70°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

Marina da Glória

Athlete Expo

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startEstação Antero de Quental (Metrô Rio) — sair e seguir a pé pela Av.
Transit cardTap your foreign contactless credit or debit card directly at the metro turnstiles and on most city buses (over 90% of the fleet) — no need to buy a local card for a short visit. Where to buy
Getting to the finishEstação Glória (Metrô Rio) — near Aterro do Flamengo, confirm special metro opening hours on race day

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Estação Antero de Quental (Metrô Rio) — sair e seguir a pé pela Av. Bartolomeu Mitre até a Av. Delfim Moreira, Leblon

Start at 5:30 AM on Av. Delfim Moreira, Leblon.

Metro had special early-opening operation on race day (normally opens 7 AM Sundays). For rideshare, use Av.

Bartolomeu Mitre as reference. Regular buses stop on Av.

Delfim Moreira between Rua João Lira and Av. Bartolomeu Mitre.

Map

Getting to the finish

Estação Glória (Metrô Rio) — near Aterro do Flamengo, confirm special metro opening hours on race day

Finish at Aterro do Flamengo near the Monumento aos Pracinhas. Organizer explicitly warns: NO parking at Marina da Glória/event area — public transit strongly recommended.

Map

Start shuttle

No dedicated official shuttle; regular bus lines stop on Av.

Transit card

RioCard / Bilhete Único

Metro stations (e.g. Carioca, Jardim Oceânico) or dedicated RioCard kiosks

Works directly at the gates The metro and the large majority of municipal buses now accept contactless bank cards directly at the gate/reader.

Some older buses or vans still require a physical RioCard/Bilhete Único, or payment via Pix QR code (Brazil's local instant-payment system, not usable by most foreign cards), so carry a little cash as backup off the main tourist routes. Rio's MetroRio and most buses now accept contactless bank card tap at the gates in addition to the rechargeable Jaé card, sold at metro station kiosks for a small card fee plus about 5 BRL per ride.

Because this half marathon starts before the Sunday metro opens, foreign visitors staying outside the nearby beach neighborhoods should plan on a taxi or Uber to reach the start.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · 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.

Collect your race kit in advance to avoid last-minute lines and familiarize yourself with the course and hydration points beforehand;

time-limit cutoff points are enforced along the route.

Times are local to Rio de Janeiro. 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.

Live a dream in the heart of LEBLON

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Meia Maratona do Rio

About Meia Maratona do Rio — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run