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- Half
Bogotá Half
Media Maratón de Bogotá
2,600 metres up in the Andes.
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2027 edition
Next up
Countdown
265
days to 25 Jul 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon
- Course
- Rolling
- Climb
- 150 m
- Entry
- COP 220,000
About
The race
One of the highest-altitude major road races: a loop through the centre of Bogotá at 2,600 metres, where even the elites slow down.
Before you go
Pro tips
Racing it
- 01
Run by effort at altitude
At 2,600 m in Bogotá, pace by feel rather than sea-level targets; even the elites slow down on this course.
From the description
- 02
Use the cool early start
The 07:00 start and typical 13 C race-day temperature mean cool conditions; warm up thoroughly before the gun.
From the start time, temperature
- 03
Pace the rolling loop
The half marathon is a rolling loop with 150 m of total climb; keep effort steady on the rises and don't surge the descents.
From the elevation profile, layout
- 04
Know the loop route
The course loops through central Bogotá, so learn the turns and return sections to keep momentum on the circuit.
From the layout, description
In Bogotá
Race-day transit
On race day, central Bogotá streets close for the race; use TransMilenio or walk, and allow extra time for detours.
Where to watch
La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar, and the central avenues offer good views as the loop passes through the centre.
Recover and wander
Bogotá is a cool Andean capital with colonial La Candelaria and modern northern districts. After the race, take it easy at altitude and explore on foot.
Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.
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