🇵🇪Lima, Peru
42K Lima Marathon
Aug 23, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
190 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Lima's marathon runs through the most spectacular parts of Peru's capital — the dramatic clifftop district of Miraflores, with the Pacific 50 metres below; the bohemian arts district of Barranco; the financial district of San Isidro; and the broad boulevard of La Marina. August is Lima's dry season (despite the coastal garúa fog) and the city's curious climate of 15–20°C year-round makes conditions reasonably consistent. The 190m of elevation includes the climb from the seafront at Chorrillos back up to the Miraflores cliffs. Lima's culinary scene is world-class and post-race dining — ceviche, causa, lomo saltado — is as good as any marathon destination in South America.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
14–21°C
Humidity
70–85%
Conditions
Lima coastal fog (garúa) often persists morning
Wind
15–25 km/h southerly Pacific
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