The Aparecida Run 2026, scheduled for October 12th, offers runners and walkers the opportunity to explore São Paulo's Parque Ecológico do Tietê. This scenic route covers both a five-kilometer run and walk along paths that wind through lush greenery and natural landscapes. The event celebrates Brazil’s patron saint, Nossa Senhora Aparecida, on its official holiday. Participants can pick up their kits at the World Tennis store in Penha de França on October 10th from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM or on the morning of the race with a small fee. The event begins promptly at 8:30 AM, and all runners will receive timing chips for an accurate recording of their times. The Aparecida Run features awards for both men and women in various age categories (14-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, and over 75), with trophies given to the top five finishers. Additionally, all participants who complete the course receive a medal. The race is open to individuals aged 14 years or older by December 31st, 2026. The event offers an engaging mix of competition and community spirit in one of São Paulo's most picturesque parks.
Races Offered
APARECIDA RUN 2026 - 5K
Oct 12, 2026
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5K
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5 days remaining
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in São Paulo.
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16.0° / 25.5°
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15.4° / 25.1°
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Avg sunshine hours
7h 47m
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Avg rainfall
4.6 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
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Humidity
80.0%
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Sunrise
05:32
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Sunset
18:11
About São Paulo
Learn more about the host city, São Paulo.
São Paulo is the capital and largest city of the state of São Paulo. The largest city in Brazil, it is also the most populous city in South America, the Americas, and in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. The city exerts international influence in commerce, finance, culture, gastronomy, arts, fashion, technology, entertainment and media, having been listed by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network as a "City of Film" and the title of "World Capital of Gastronomy", and by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as an alpha global city. It is the largest urban area by population outside Asia and the most populous Portuguese-speaking city in the world. The city is named after Paul the Apostle and people from the capital city are known as paulistanos.
