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Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa

August 9, 2026 · 6:30 AMArequipa, Peru

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Race Day

54°F

37–66°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

492ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

2,000

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

7/ 10

Excellent spectator turnout

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The Lowdown

The Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa is an annual road race held each August in Arequipa, Peru's second-largest city, timed to the city's founding-anniversary month. Now in its fourth edition, the event is organized by Event Sports Perú with support from the Municipalidad Distrital de Yanahuara and offers three distances - 5K, 10K, and a 21K half marathon as the marquee event - starting and finishing at the Plaza de Yanahuara, with views of the snow-capped El Misti volcano. Held at roughly 2,335 meters (7,660 feet) above sea level, the course is a genuine altitude challenge for visiting runners even as it winds past colonial-era landmarks in the historic Yanahuara district along the Rio Chili. The race has grown quickly since its debut in 2023, drawing thousands of entrants from across southern Peru, with age-group prizes awarded to the top three finishers in each of eighteen men's and women's categories, plus recognition for the top three running clubs by participation.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration via Event Sports Perú (eventsportsperu.com)
Payment by Yape or BCP bank transfer
Eligibility: Minors require signed parental/guardian authorization
Medical clearance recommended given the ~2,335m (7,660 ft) altitude
Required Documents: Photocopy of national ID (DNI) or passport
Signed liability waiver
Emergency contact information
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Review the organizer's official terms before registering; entries are generally non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions about the Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa 2026

When is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa 2026?

This edition ran on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.

Where is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa?

Arequipa, Peru.

What is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa time limit?

4 hours.

What is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa elevation gain?

150 m (492 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa course like?

It passes Plaza de Yanahuara (start/finish), Mirador de Yanahuara and Rio Chili.

What is the weather like at the Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa?

Race-day temperatures are usually 3–19 °C (37–66 °F). Feels cool.

How many runners does the Media Maratón Ciudad de Arequipa have?

2,000 participants. Medium-sized race.

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