Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre is a course through the capital of Brazil's far south, tracing the waterfront of the broad Guaíba lake on largely flat, runner-friendly terrain. The level profile and the cooler southern Brazilian climate make it more favorable for fast times than the tropical north. Held in a temperate window, it offers pleasant conditions and pleasant lakeside scenery. The flat roads reward steady pacing. It suits runners who want an accessible, flat-leaning southern Brazilian race in a milder climate.
Course Insight
Porto Alegre is a mostly flat southern-Brazilian marathon by the water, mild and runnable with gentle terrain. The flatness leaves pacing discipline to you on the open early miles. A waterside breeze is the main variable. The lakeside setting is pleasant. Pace it evenly and the flat course rewards a measured effort.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Out-And-Back
- Elevation gain
- 28m
- Elevation loss
- 26m
- Highest point
- 20m
- Lowest point
- 5m
- Net elevation
- +2m
- Start
- Starts on Avenida Diario de Noticias, near Barra Shopping Sul, along the Guaiba waterfront.
Race History
The Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre is a course through the capital of Brazil's far south, tracing the waterfront of the broad Guaíba lake on largely flat terrain. Its level profile and the cooler southern climate made it more favorable for fast times than the tropical north. Over the years it drew a steady field to the lakeside route. It remains an accessible, flat-leaning southern Brazilian race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA)
- Best area to stay
- The Centro Histórico for proximity to the route, Moinhos de Vento for upscale, charming stays, and Cidade Baixa for trendy, value options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre/the Orla; take a taxi or bus to the start early.