Sao Paulo Marathon course.

The marathon course for 2027 (4 Apr 2027): hilly, 350 m of climbing, loop.

Marathon

Distance
42.195
kilometers
Climb
350 m
total ascent
Descent
—
not published
Profile
Hilly
Real climbs
Layout
Loop
Road
Time limit
—
not published
Start
TBC
not published
Boston qualifier
No
not listed as a BQ course

Racing it

Pro tips

  1. 01

    Loop course, learn the back half

    The marathon is a loop starting and finishing near Ibirapuera Park, so you cover the same districts twice. Use the first pass to note where the long avenues open up and where the turns tighten.

    From the layout

  2. 02

    Spread 350 m of climb

    With 350 m of total climbing on a hilly profile, the marathon rewards even effort. Ride the long straight avenues at a rhythm you can hold, and let the climbs cost you pace rather than energy.

    From the elevation profile

  3. 03

    Warm April morning

    Race-day temperatures typically sit around 22.4 °C, often 18–26 °C. That is warm enough that the exposed central boulevards and Pinheiros River sections will feel hotter as the morning goes on, so drink early.

    From the temperature

  4. 04

    Two distances, one route

    The marathon and half marathon run the same day, so expect company early before the fields spread out. Settle in before the long avenues stretch the pack apart.

    From the description

  5. 05

    Plan around the park

    Starts and finishes near Ibirapuera Park mean crowds and closed roads concentrate there. Know how you are getting to and from the park before race morning, since the loop brings you back to the same spot.

    From the description

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.

Course on the 2027 race page Dates and entry Race-day weather

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