Maratón de Santiago
The Lowdown
The Maratón de Santiago is Chile’s flagship marathon, first held in the 1980s and grown into a major annual road race that attracts elite competitors and recreational runners from across South America and beyond. Traditionally run in April, the event has become a centerpiece of Santiago’s running calendar and a showcase for Chilean endurance sport. Over the years the race has developed a reputation for strong organizational standards and an enthusiastic local following, making it both a competitive target for time chasers and a bucket-list urban marathon for international visitors. The course navigates many of Santiago’s iconic avenues and parks, offering a mostly flat to gently rolling route that is conducive to fast times. Runners pass along the broad Alameda (Avenida Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins), alongside the Mapocho River, through Parque O’Higgins and near cultural landmarks such as Cerro Santa Lucía and the Palacio de La Moneda, with clear views of the Andes on a good-weather day. The race atmosphere is festive and community-driven, with energetic crowd support, local music and aid stations staffed by volunteers; post-race celebrations often include local food and music. The Maratón de Santiago is AIMS-certified and serves as a recognized Boston Marathon qualifier, making it a popular choice for athletes seeking a certified, well-supported course.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
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.
Boston Qualifier
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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
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Santiago, Chile
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- 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
Required Documents
- 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
Entry Methods
- Online Registration
- On-site Registration (Race Expo)
- Charity Entry
- Club/Team Entry
- Tour Operator
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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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