Maratón de Santiago
Lo esencial
La Maratón de Santiago es el principal maratón de Chile, realizada por primera vez en los años 80 y convertida en una carrera vial anual importante que atrae competidores de élite y runners recreacionales de toda América del Sur y más allá. Tradicionalmente realizada en abril, el evento se ha convertido en un hito central del calendario running de Santiago y una vitrina del deporte de resistencia chileno. A lo largo de los años, la carrera ha desarrollado una reputación por estándares organizacionales sólidos y un seguimiento local entusiasta, lo que la convierte tanto en un objetivo competitivo para buscadores de tiempos como en un maratón urbano de visita obligada para visitantes internacionales. El recorrido transita por muchas avenidas y parques icónicos de Santiago, ofreciendo una ruta mayormente plana a suavemente ondulada que favorece tiempos rápidos. Los runners avanzan por la amplia Alameda (Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins), junto al Río Mapocho, atravesando el Parque O'Higgins y pasando cerca de hitos culturales como Cerro Santa Lucía y el Palacio de La Moneda, con vistas claras de los Andes en un día despejado. La atmósfera de la carrera es festiva y comunitaria, con apoyo energético de la multitud, música local y avituallamientos atendidos por voluntarios; las celebraciones posteriores a la carrera suelen incluir comida y música locales. La Maratón de Santiago cuenta con certificación AIMS y funciona como clasificatorio reconocido para Boston Marathon, lo que la convierte en una opción popular para atletas que buscan una carrera certificada y bien apoyada.
Día de la carrera
Pronóstico del tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del grupo
Gran maratón
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Buena energía del público
2026 edition completed; 2027 date not yet announced
Jun 24, 2026The 2026 Maratón de Santiago took place on April 26, 2026. As of 2026-06-24, the official site (maratondesantiago.cl) shows results and official photos for the 2026 race but contains no announcement, registration, or date for the 2027 edition.
Men's Course Record Set by Luka Rotich Lobuwan
Apr 2, 2017Kenyan runner Luka Rotich Lobuwan set the men's marathon course record at 2:09:37 in 2017, breaking the previous mark at the IAAF Bronze Label race. The record came as Lobuwan defeated fellow Kenyan Julius Kipyego Keter in a tight finish over the final 3 kilometers.
Chilean Carlos Díaz Wins 2025 Edition in Near-Record Time
May 18, 2025Local hero Carlos Díaz won the 2025 Santiago Marathon and Chilean National Championship in 2:09:49, narrowly missing his own national record of 2:08:04. The race drew over 30,000 participants across all distances, making it Chile's largest sporting event. Peruvian Jovana de La Cruz won the women's race in 2:33:39.
Race Joins Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Program
Jan 1, 2023The Santiago Marathon became part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group ranking program, joining an elite group of international marathons. The race is also AIMS-certified and World Athletics-certified, with the 2026 edition marking the 18th anniversary of the event.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia)
Major urban roundabout and common race hub where runners gather near the Alameda
Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (La Alameda)
Santiago’s principal avenue forming the central backbone of the marathon route
Cerro Santa Lucía
Historic hill and park in downtown Santiago that runners pass alongside for scenic city views
Palacio de La Moneda
Chile’s presidential palace located on the Alameda, a prominent landmark on the course
Parque Forestal & Museo de Bellas Artes
Tree-lined riverside park and cultural museum area offering shaded running stretches
Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
Chile’s main stadium in Ñuñoa, a notable landmark near parts of the marathon route
Costanera Center & Gran Torre Santiago
The tallest building in Latin America visible from sections of the course, marking the modern skyline
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Santiago, Chile
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Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be 18 years or older on race day
- Official race online registration required and must be completed before the published deadline
- Bib number is personal and non-transferable; transfer of bibs is prohibited
- Valid photo ID (national ID or passport) must be presented at bib collection
- Medical certificate or physician’s clearance recommended; organizers may require a medical certificate issued within the last 6 months
- Participants must comply with event rules, time cutoffs and traffic control instructions (typical marathon cutoff ~6 hours)
- Use of headphones is subject to race rules and local safety regulations; please follow marshal instructions
Documentos requeridos
- Photo ID (RUT or passport)
- Medical certificate signed by a physician (issued within last 6 months)
- Proof of age (national ID or birth certificate)
- Signed liability waiver/assumption of risk form
- Proof of registration/payment confirmation
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- On-site Registration (Race Expo)
- Charity Entry
- Club/Team Entry
- Tour Operator
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds under any circumstances
Bib transfer allowed until 30 days before the race subject to organizer approval and a 50% transfer fee
Deferral to the next edition (2027) available until 30 days before the race for a 50% credit of the original registration
Medical deferral/full refund (minus administrative fee) available upon submission of an official medical certificate received by the organizer at least 7 days before race day
The Maratón de Santiago route runs through the city center past landmarks such as La Moneda, Plaza de Armas and offers views of Cerro San Cristóbal before finishing near Parque O'Higgins.
Finishers receive a custom medal and a technical race shirt, and the event includes a lively post-race area with food, water, and usually a beer garden and local music.
Race weekend features an expo with official merchandise and bib pickup, a Saturday pasta dinner for runners, and a shorter kids' run to involve families.
Aid stations are placed roughly every 2.5–3.5 km providing water, isotonic drink and occasional gels, and there are chip-timing splits and medical support along the course; typical marathon cutoff is around 6 hours.
Elite performances historically produce times near 2:10 (men) and 2:28 (women), and the race offers cash prizes and age-group awards—participants are advised to use Santiago's metro and arrive early due to extensive road closures and limited parking.
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