Course & Elevation

The Belo Horizonte Marathon traverses the modernist heart of Brazil's third-largest city, starting in the historic Savassi neighborhood and finishing near the iconic Pampulha Architectural Complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The course winds through diverse neighborhoods including Funcionários, Lourdes, and Santo Agostinho, featuring a mix of urban streets and tree-lined avenues with moderate elevation changes characteristic of the city's hilly terrain.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 380 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

26°C

Temperature

72%

Humidity

35%

Rain Chance

Autumn in Belo Horizonte brings warm, pleasant conditions with moderate humidity and occasional rain showers. Early morning temperatures are mild, ideal for marathoners, though afternoon heat can intensify.

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