Medellin Marathon

Location: Medellín
Country: Colombia
Website: https://maratonmedellin.com/
2025 Marathon Date: 07/09/25
2026 Marathon Date: TBC
Winning Time 2025: 02:16:20
% Sub-3s: 2–5%
# Sub-3s: 100–499
Total Runners: 3k–10k

The Medellín Marathon is Colombia’s leading road marathon and a race with a strong South American identity. Staged in the city of Medellín, it brings together international visitors and local runners in an event that highlights the city’s transformation and growing sporting culture.

The course is run on roads within Medellín, featuring a looped format that incorporates urban districts and arterial routes. Its profile includes rolling sections and a moderate elevation, which combine to make it a fair but testing challenge. For sub-3 runners, success depends on maintaining discipline through the inclines, conserving energy for the flatter stretches and staying controlled in the warmer climate that often accompanies the race.

Support is lively, with spectators lining many of the central sections and contributing to an atmosphere that is distinctly Colombian. Organisation is professional, with reliable aid stations and clear road management, but the race-day conditions — particularly heat and humidity — demand respect.

For sub-3 athletes, Medellín is not a course for chasing marginal gains but for executing a strong, balanced performance under challenging conditions. It is a race that rewards preparation and mental resilience, offering a distinctive South American marathon experience.