Course & Elevation

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.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 14°C

Humidity 72%

Rain Chance 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.

Registration

Registration Opens April

Registration Closes June

Entry Cost COP 180,000 - COP 250,000

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ 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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