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Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi race photoNatal
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Ney Douglas/MTur Destinos · AttributionWikimedia Commons · CivArmy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Natal · 21.1km
Entry fee
R$179From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 20, 2026 · Entry Sep 18, 2025 ~ Aug 31, 2026 · Entry fee R$179 · Start 05:00
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Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi race photo
Ney Douglas/MTur Destinos · Attribution
Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi race photo
Wikimedia Commons · CivArmy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The race runs through some of Brazil's finest scenery.

The course links the Morro do Careca dunes, the cliffs of Via Costeira, turquoise sea, and the sand dunes this state is known for.

It's often described as running through a postcard, in a region known for its warm crowd support.

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.

Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 2
Marcel CaracioloFinish time 02:13:00
“I really recommend this race!”

Marcel finished the Meia Maratona do Sol's 21km in 2 hours and 13 minutes, maintaining a fairly steady pace through hills and headwinds. He appreciated the afternoon start, music along course, and water every 3km, and was happy to finish without pain.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Recomendo demais a prova!

Read the original on Corri por Aí
Francilane Dantas
“I prepared my body and mind so I could run strong but relaxed on race day.”

Francilane tackled 21km for the first time at the Meia Maratona do Sol, overcoming pre-race nerves and steep hills. Cheers from family and running friends near the finish gave her renewed energy as she celebrated completing her first half marathon.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Preparei a mente e o corpo para chegar forte, mas solta ao dia da prova.

Read the original on SisRUN

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

PE Running · 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 Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi — 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

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 4:50
Time limit3 hours
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The half marathon time limit is 3 hours.

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

START

Arena das Dunas Stadium, Av. Prudente de Morais 5121, Natal

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Arena das Dunas, Natal/RN

Finish · Google Maps
Original course map · meiadosol.com.br
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Runners start · local time — Sunday, September 20, 2026 | half marathon 21.097km — 21km elite men and women: single start 4:50–4:54 a.m. / 21km athletes with disabilities (PCD): 4:55–4:59 a.m. / 21km open: Wave 1 5–5:05 a.m., Wave 2 5:10–5:15 a.m., Wave 3 5:20–5:25 a.m.

All three races start and finish on the grass pitch inside Arena das Dunas.

The 21.0975km course leaves the stadium, crosses the BR-101 highway via the Ponta Negra viaduct,

runs along Via Costeira with views of Morro do Careca, and returns to the stadium.

Because of its naming sponsor, the race is officially the Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi (Sol Sicredi half marathon).

It began in 2014 with the aim of bringing sport, health, culture, and tourism together over one weekend.

More than 16,000 runners entered the 2025 edition,

making it the largest sporting event in Rio Grande do Norte and the biggest running festival in northern and northeastern Brazil.

The race was later designated an intangible cultural heritage of Rio Grande do Norte.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

Timing chip 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Bag drop 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 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

Receiving on behalf of others is possible only with a power of attorney, and the elderly and the disabled must receive it in person.
9/17 (Thu)~9/19 (Sat) 09:00~20:00

Arena das Dunas, Av. Prudente de Morais 5121, Lagoa Nova, Natal/RN, CEP 59064-625

Google Maps
You must bring a photo ID · payment receipt · and participation confirmation

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startArena das Dunas stadium, Av.
  • Transit cardCarry cash (Brazilian reais) and pay the fare (~R$5) directly to the driver/conductor when boarding — contactless bank card tap is not currently available. Where to buy
  • Getting to the finishsame — Arena das Dunas pitch

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

More details

Getting to the start

Arena das Dunas stadium, Av. Prudente de Morais, 5121, Natal, RN

Half marathon (21. companion 5k/10k races the day before (Sat 19/09). Start/finish both on the stadium pitch, built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Map

Getting to the finish

same — Arena das Dunas pitch

Finish on the stadium field alongside the start.

Map

Transit card

RN Card

RN Card points of sale in Natal, or reload via their WhatsApp/Pix service Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Natal's city buses run on the RN Card system (a local reloadable transit card) or cash paid directly to the conductor. A May 2026 city council bill permits fare payment via Pix (Brazil's QR-code/account-transfer system, not the same as tapping a foreign EMV bank card) but reportedly excluded direct credit/debit card tap payment.

Fare is roughly R$4.50-5.20 depending on payment method. Cash is the most reliable option for a short visit.

Where to buy
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.

Race packs are collected in the Hospitality area of Arena das Dunas in Natal.

Have your entry confirmation, payment receipt and official photo ID ready.

Proxy pickup requires the organizer's authorization form and ID documents that meet the rules.

Some participants on discounted entries must collect in person and prove eligibility, so check your entry type before sending someone in your place.

When you receive bib and timing chip, check your name and registration details on the spot;

no claims about this information are accepted afterward.

Bag storage operates at the start/finish area and requires the storage tag attached to bib.

Bib is used not only for timing but also for access to the start, finish,

finisher medal and runner-service areas, so keep it until you've finished the post-race process.

Toilets at the venue are the stadium's own facilities, and portable toilets are also placed on half marathon.

Distinguishing the stadium area from facilities on course makes it easier to plan your route through bag drop and the toilets to the start corral.

Times are local to Natal. 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.

Natal 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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Natal Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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Natal 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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Hotels near the Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi start line in Natal

Hotels that make race morning easy

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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

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

Natal 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

Natal Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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

View on GetTransfer

Natal 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
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Natal with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Natal.

Total cost and budget for Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Natal runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi

FAQ
When does Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 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 Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Thu, September 18, 2025.

How much is the Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about R$179.

What is the time limit for Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 2027?

The half marathon time limit is 3 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 2027 offer?

Half. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 2027 start?

Arena das Dunas Stadium, Av.

Prudente de Morais 5121, Natal.

(From the 2026 edition)

Where does Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 2027 finish?

Arena das Dunas, Natal/RN. (From the 2026 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 2027 start?

You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Natal in the STAY section of this page.

What transit card do I need for Meia Maratona do Sol Sicredi 2027?

Carry cash (Brazilian reais) and pay the fare (~R$5) directly to the driver/conductor when boarding — contactless bank card tap is not currently available.

(From the 2026 edition)

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