Course & Elevation
The Maratón Medellín, presented in 2026 as the Maratón Medellín Sistecrédito, is a city marathon held in the first week of September. The organisers call it the most traditional race in Colombia and say it has been run since its first edition in 1994. The marathon starts at 05:00 at Parque de las Luces on Avenida San Juan, and every distance finishes at the Edificio EPM beside the Parque de los Pies Descalzos. According to the organisers, the course follows avenues in Medellín, Envigado and Sabaneta, and the 42K and 21K are certified by World Athletics. Road-closure notices for the 2026 race list sections of Avenida Regional, Avenida Las Vegas, Avenida Industriales and Avenida 80 on the route. The half marathon starts at 05:30 on Avenida Carabobo, the 10K at 08:30 from Parques del Río, and a 5K is held on the Saturday. The marathon has a six-hour time limit. Medellín lies at about 1,495 m above sea level.
Course Facts
Weather
Typical climate for the race month — an estimate, not a forecast or a race-day record
23°C
Temperature
67%
Humidity
55%
Rain Chance
In September, Medellín averages a high of about 28°C and a low of about 18°C, with rain of 1 mm or more on around 16 days of the month. The marathon starts at 05:00, in the coolest part of the day.
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