Course Map
About this Race
The Asunción Marathon is a course through the Paraguayan capital, run over largely flat terrain through the heart of the subtropical city. The level profile is fast on paper, but the regional heat and humidity are the defining challenge despite an early start. The lively local atmosphere and capital-city setting define the day. The flat roads reward steady effort once the climate is respected. It suits adventurous runners who want an off-the-beaten-path South American race and are prepared to pace conservatively against the warmth.
Course Insight
Asunción is a hot, humid, mostly flat marathon where the tropical climate, not the terrain, sets the difficulty. Go out conservatively, hydrate early, and expect goal pace to soften as the sun rises. The level course offers nothing to hide a fast start behind. Local support is warm. Pace for the humidity and the flat profile rewards the disciplined.
Difficulty Breakdown
A balanced marathon with no single defining challenge.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 112m
- Elevation loss
- 110m
- Highest point
- 103m
- Lowest point
- 62m
- Net elevation
- +2m
- Start
- Starts and finishes on the Costanera de Asuncion.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Asunción Marathon is a course through the Paraguayan capital, run over largely flat terrain through the heart of the subtropical city. Its level profile, shaped by the regional heat, built its identity as an off-the-beaten-path event. Over the years it drew an adventurous field. It remains a characterful, little-known South American capital race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Asunción Silvio Pettirossi (ASU)
- Best area to stay
- The Centro for proximity to the route, Villa Morra for modern upscale stays, and the Costanera area for scenic riverside options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre/Costanera; take a taxi to the start early.