Course Map
About this Race
The Maratona Internacional de São Paulo is Brazil's biggest and most prestigious marathon, an undulating course through the vast megacity that winds past Ibirapuera Park and the towering urban landscape. The rolling terrain makes it more demanding than a flat course, requiring measured pacing through the sprawling metropolis. Held in the southern autumn, it offers reasonable conditions and an enormous, passionate field. The energy of the giant city defines the day. It suits runners who want to experience South America's largest marathon and don't mind the rolling terrain over a fast personal best.
Course Insight
São Paulo runs in mild winter through a vast, undulating cityscape, where rolling terrain and big-city scale matter more than the clock. Pace the rises by effort and don't over-run the early miles. June conditions are cool and runnable. The urban sprawl is relentless but supported. Run the rollers with restraint and the course stays manageable to the line.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to tough late hills.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 226m
- Elevation loss
- 230m
- Highest point
- 783m
- Lowest point
- 709m
- Net elevation
- -4m
- Start
- Starts and finishes at Ibirapuera Park, on Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral near the Obelisco Monument.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Maratona Internacional de São Paulo grew into Brazil's biggest and most prestigious marathon, an undulating course through the vast megacity past Ibirapuera Park and the towering skyline. Its rolling terrain and enormous, passionate field defined it. From its founding it became South America's largest marathon. Held in the southern autumn, it draws an immense field to the giant city.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), Congonhas (CGH) & Viracopos Campinas (VCP)
- Best area to stay
- Jardins off Paulista for proximity to the route and upscale stays, Vila Madalena for trendy, characterful options, and the Centro for value central stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near Ibirapuera Park or Paulista; take the Metro to a nearby station like Brigadeiro or Ana Rosa and walk in.