Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre

About the Event

The 41st Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre Olympikus takes place on Saturday, 30 May and Sunday, 31 May 2026 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The start and finish are located at BarraShoppingSul (Av. Diário de Notícias, 300). This is the oldest, most iconic, and fastest marathon in Brazil, featuring a flat, fast course along the waterfront, through the Historic Center, and city parks. With 30,000 participants expected, the event offers marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, kids races, and the Desafio Gaúcho (half marathon + marathon). Registration closes on 15 May 2026.

Distance	Date / Start Time	Time Limit	Course Profile
Marathon (42.195 km)	31 May at 6:00 AM	6 hours	Flat, fast, coastal views
Half Marathon (21.097 km)	30 May at 6:30 AM	3 hours 30 min	Flat, fast, urban landmarks
10 km Rústica	30 May at 9:00 AM	90 minutes	Flat, wide, beginner-friendly
5 km Rústica	30 May at 9:00 AM	60 minutes	Short, flat, ideal for first-timers
Maratoninha Kids	30 May at 11:00 AM	Non-competitive	50m to 400m by age group
Desafio Gaúcho	Half + Marathon (both days)	Within respective limits	Ultra challenge over two days

What's included in the kit: race number, timing chip, event t-shirt, and a Gymsack. Kit pickup runs from 27 to 30 May 2026 (11:00 to 20:00) at the Event Center in BarraShoppingSul. Kits will not be delivered on race day or by mail. A marathon expo runs concurrently. For elite athletes, reference times (2024–2026) apply: men marathon sub-2:24:00, women sub-2:57:00; half marathon men sub-1:09:00, women sub-1:22:00; 10 km men sub-30:30, women sub-37:30. Athletes aged 60+ receive 50% discount (personal kit pickup required). PCD athletes also receive 50% discount. The event features the largest prize purse in Brazil.

Participant evaluations: 92% consider this marathon the best for chasing a personal record. 77% of 2023 participants rated the organization 9 out of 10 or higher. A silent WhatsApp group is available for tips, information, giveaways, and Q&A. Technical questions: [email protected]. Registration questions: Ticketsports support. Official event social media: @maratonainternacionaldepoa. This is the perfect race to make history and run your best time on Brazilian soil.

Races Offered

Meia Maratona

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$60.00

10 km

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

5 km

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$40.00

Maratona

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$60.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Porto Alegre.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.2° / 22.1°

wb_sunny 13.5° / 22.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.4 /

water_drop 83.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.2° / 22.1°

wb_sunny 13.5° / 22.2°

air 9.4 km/h

water_drop 83.1%

About Porto Alegre

Learn more about the host city, Porto Alegre.

Porto Alegre is the capital city and the most populous city of the state Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state in Brazil. With 4.4 million people in its metropolitan area (2020), it is the 4th largest city of the country. The city is not known for its tourist attractions, although it is a frequently used entry point to the Serras Gaúchas region, a major domestic tourism destination.