Course & Elevation

The Lima Marathon course traverses through the heart of Peru's capital, starting and finishing in the historic city center. Runners experience the coastal Miraflores district with its oceanside cliffs and parks, passing through affluent neighborhoods and the famous Parque de la Exposición before returning downtown. The course offers stunning urban vistas and is relatively fast for a South American marathon.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 185 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

21°C

Temperature

75%

Humidity

5%

Rain Chance

May in Lima is autumn with mild, pleasant temperatures and very low rainfall. Humidity is moderate due to the coastal location, and runners typically experience overcast conditions with occasional sunshine.

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