The Early Years
2008Established in 2008, the Bogotá Half Marathon is now 18 years old. From its first edition in Bogotá, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Colombia.
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Recorrido y desnivel
The Bogotá Half Marathon showcases Colombia's capital city at high altitude (2,640m), featuring a challenging loop course through the historic La Candelaria district, modern Zona Rosa, and scenic Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar. Runners experience significant elevation changes with cooling mountain air, making this one of South America's most distinctive urban half-marathons.
Superficie: road Perfil: Ondulado
Clima
Temperatura 14°C
Humedad 72%
Probabilidad de lluvia 65%
Cool mountain weather with occasional rain showers typical of Bogotá's winter season. Low oxygen levels at 2,640m elevation require acclimatization; temperatures remain mild year-round due to high altitude.
The Race
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Historia y Leyendas
Running Through a Postcard
The Bogotá Half Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Bogotá and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in South America.
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Curiosidades
- ▸ At 2,640m elevation, the Bogotá Half Marathon is one of the highest urban half-marathons in the world, requiring significant acclimatization for sea-level runners.
- ▸ The course passes through La Candelaria, home to Colombia's historic colonial architecture and the birthplace of Colombian independence.
- ▸ Bogotá's temperate mountain climate means the half-marathon experiences consistent cool weather regardless of global seasons—summer in the Northern Hemisphere aligns with Colombia's winter.
- ▸ The race attracts elite Colombian distance runners and serves as a qualifier event for international half-marathon circuits.
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