Course Map
Route based on 2024 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Santiago Marathon is the Chilean capital's flagship race, a mostly flat city course set beneath the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes that ring the valley. The route runs through the city center and its parks at a modest elevation, fast by profile but occasionally challenged by the basin's haze and warmth. Held in the southern autumn, it offers reasonable conditions and a growing field drawn to the mountain scenery. The terrain is gentle and the atmosphere lively if not overwhelming. It suits runners who want a fast-leaning South American city race with a striking Andean horizon.
Course Insight
Santiago sits in a valley ringed by the Andes at modest elevation, a largely flat urban course where mild altitude and autumn warmth matter more than terrain. Adjust your effort slightly for the thinner air and exposed sun rather than chasing a sea-level split. The mountain backdrop is spectacular and distracting. Crowds and support are growing and warm. Pace conservatively for the conditions and the flat city route stays manageable.
Difficulty Breakdown
A balanced marathon with no single defining challenge.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 202m
- Elevation loss
- 254m
- Highest point
- 675m
- Lowest point
- 538m
- Net elevation
- -52m
- Start
- Alameda Avenue (Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins)
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Course Records
- Men's
- 2:09:37 — Luka Lobuwan (Kenya), 2017
- Women's
- 2:27:59 — Tigst Belew (Ethiopia), 2026
Race History
The Santiago Marathon was first held in 2007 and quickly became Chile's flagship road race, touring the capital beneath the dramatic snow-capped wall of the Andes. Run at a modest elevation through the city center and parks, it built a reputation as a fast-leaning South American race. From its founding it grew steadily in size and international participation. Held in the southern autumn, it now draws a large field to the Andean city.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL)
- Best area to stay
- Providencia for central, convenient hotels near the route, Las Condes for upscale modern stays, and Lastarria or Bellavista for characterful, lively options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near Parque O'Higgins/the Alameda; take the Metro to a central station like Universidad de Chile and walk to the start.