Course Map
About this Race
The Maratón adidas Rimac Lima 42K is a coastal course through the Peruvian capital, tracing the dramatic Pacific cliffs and the Costa Verde shoreline past the Miraflores district. The largely flat seaside profile is reasonably fast, helped by the cool, grey marine climate of the Lima coast. Held in a temperate window, it offers mild conditions and striking ocean-cliff scenery. The flat roads reward steady pacing. It suits runners who want a scenic, sea-level South American race in a cool coastal climate with a fast-leaning profile.
Course Insight
Lima runs along the Pacific coast in the cool gray of the coastal mist, a flat-ish marathon where overcast calm makes for surprisingly pleasant racing. The level Costa Verde terrain leaves pacing discipline to you on the open stretches. The damp sea air actually favours racing even as it hides the sun. The cliff-top ocean views are scenic. Pace it evenly and the cool coastal route rewards a measured effort.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to significant climbing (264m), tough late hills.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 264m
- Elevation loss
- 264m
- Highest point
- 151m
- Lowest point
- 73m
- Net elevation
- 0m
- Start
- Starts at Parque Kennedy (Av. Jose Larco 400) in Miraflores.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 40m
Race History
The Maratón adidas Rimac Lima 42K grew into Peru's flagship marathon in the 2010s, a coastal course tracing the dramatic Pacific cliffs and the Costa Verde past the Miraflores district. Its largely flat seaside profile, helped by the cool marine climate, made it a reasonably fast race. From its founding it drew a growing field to the cliff-top coast. It remains a scenic, sea-level South American race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Lima Jorge Chávez (LIM)
- Best area to stay
- Miraflores for proximity to the coastal course and full hotels, Barranco for trendy, characterful stays, and San Isidro for upscale, quieter options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the Costa Verde in Miraflores; take a taxi to the start, as transit is limited at the early hour.