Event Description
The 2025 Rio de Janeiro Marathon offers runners a spectacular racing experience through one of the world's most beautiful urban landscapes, combining challenging athletic performance with breathtaking coastal scenery.
Technical Details
- Date: June 9, 2025
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Race Start: Copacabana Beach
- Total Distance: 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
- Race Categories: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Run
- Expected Participants: Approximately 35,000 runners
- Race Surface: Urban roads and coastal routes
- Start Time: 7:00 AM local time
- Main Venue Coordinates: 22.9068° S, 43.1729° W
Race Route and Characteristics
The marathon route showcases Rio's most iconic landscapes, including Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the historic city center, and stunning coastal roads. The course offers a mix of urban and scenic views with minimal elevation changes.
Facilities and Services
The event provides comprehensive runner support including multiple hydration stations, advanced medical support, electronic timing, and professional race management throughout the entire route.
Complementary Activities
- Pre-race expo and packet pickup
- International running exhibitions
- Post-race recovery zones
- Cultural performances
- Awards ceremony
Spectator Information
Spectators can view the race along multiple points of the route, with prime viewing areas along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and throughout the city's main districts.
Broadcasting and Coverage
Comprehensive national and international broadcast coverage with live streaming, digital runner tracking, and extensive media reporting.