Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Maratón Medellín is a course through Colombia's City of Eternal Spring, run at roughly 1,500 meters in the famously pleasant climate of the Andean valley. The rolling terrain and moderate altitude shape the day, set amid the lush green hillsides of the reborn city. Held in September, it offers mild, spring-like conditions year-round and a passionate local field. The hills and elevation reward measured pacing. It suits runners who want a scenic, characterful Colombian race in an idyllic climate and don't mind the rolling terrain and mild altitude.
Course Insight
Medellín enjoys its city-of-eternal-spring climate at around 1,500 metres, a marathon where moderate altitude and surrounding hills shape the effort in pleasant temperatures. Adjust your pace for the thinner air and run the valley rollers by effort. The mild conditions are a genuine gift. The mountain-ringed setting is scenic. Pace conservatively for the altitude and the course stays manageable.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to meaningful altitude.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 237m
- Elevation loss
- 249m
- Highest point
- 1604m
- Lowest point
- 1479m
- Net elevation
- -12m
- Start
- Starts and finishes at Parques del Rio.
Race History
The Maratón Medellín is a course through Colombia's City of Eternal Spring, run at roughly 1,500 metres in the famously pleasant climate of the Andean valley. Its rolling terrain and moderate altitude amid lush green hillsides defined its character. Over the years it drew a passionate local field. Held each September, it remains a scenic Colombian race in an idyllic climate.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Medellín José María Córdova (MDE), Olaya Herrera (EOH)
- Best area to stay
- El Poblado for proximity to the route and upscale stays, Laureles for charming, value options, and the Centro for proximity to landmarks.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the city centre; take the Metro to a central station near the start.