Maratona de São Paulo
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The São Paulo Marathon primarily traverses the Ibirapuera Park and surrounding neighborhoods, featuring a scenic urban course through the heart of South America's largest city. The route includes portions through wealthy residential areas with moderate elevation changes, though the overall course is relatively accessible for the metropolitan setting.
Early autumn in the Southern Hemisphere brings warm temperatures and moderate humidity. Rain is possible but not guaranteed; mornings are typically pleasant with warming during the race.
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São Paulo
The São Paulo Marathon was founded in 1989, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 37 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in São Paulo, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.
The São Paulo Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through São Paulo and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in South America.
For thousands of runners each year, the São Paulo Marathon is their first marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
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