Rio de Janeiro Marathon, Half, 10K
2025 Rio de Janeiro Marathon
Now is the time to experience South America’s most beautiful city and run along its famous coastline at the Rio de Janeiro Marathon! This iconic city is synonymous with sun, fun and rhythm of the sensuous samba. Few places on earth can match the hospitality, natural charm, beauty and excitement of this city – now it’s your turn to discover it!
The Rio de Janeiro Marathon is one of the most picturesque marathons in the world. The course hugs the beautiful beaches, while the Serra do Mar Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for your marathon pictures. Christ the Redeemer towers over the course blessing the athletes as they pass through the city streets, whilst an early start sets the stage to ensure you beat the heat of the day. There is also a half-marathon option, which is held the day before on the Saturday, plus a 10K option. Earn big-time bragging rights and enter and complete a challenge; 21K on Saturday and the marathon on Sunday!
In addition to the race, there is so much to explore in and around the area. We highly recommend joining the optional two-night extension to the UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature – Iguassu (Iguazu) Falls.
The Rio de Janeiro Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race.
Secure your place now for 2025
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts and welcome reception included
Guide
Support from our team during your stay
Transfers
Transport to/from the race start/finish
Trip Extension
Trip extension to Iguassu Falls available upon request
Accommodation
Perfectly located hotel
Entry
Guaranteed VIP Race Entry with a choice of distances available (in addition to package price)
Excursions
Half day sightseeing tour to Corcovado included
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Thursday 19 June 2025
Arrival Day
Arrive today in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, surrounded by gorgeous mountains and ocean waters, and check into the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. Tonight there will be a welcome reception at the hotel.
Friday 20 June 2025
Half Day Tour
Today enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour visiting the famous Corcovado Mountain – a short and scenic train ride through the forest takes you to the summit. Here, 2,400 feet above the city, stands one of South America’s most famous and inspiring landmarks – the 125 foot statue of “Christ the Redeemer.” The panorama of the city below is testament to why most visitors consider Rio one of the most spectacular cities in the world.
After this we will stop at the Expo to pick up your race bib.
(Breakfast included)
Saturday 21 June 2025
Half-Marathon RACE DAY!
Transportation to the race start and back from the finish line is provided from your hotel. Come cheer on the half-marathon runners or enjoy a free day to explore Rio de Janeiro at your leisure. Join us this evening for an optional non-hosted dinner at a local restaurant.
(Breakfast included)
Monday 23 June 2025
Departure Day
Enjoy your morning before transferring on your own to the airport for your flight home. If interested, we can help to arrange an optional half-day tour before your departure.
Those joining the post-race extension to Iguassu Falls will have an early morning transfer to the airport. Details will be shared as the date gets closer.
(Breakfast included)
Itinerary subject to change.
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Extensions
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Post-Race Extension | 23 – 26 June 2025
Iguassu Falls
It is challenging to describe the scale and beauty of Iguassu Falls. You will be able to visit the falls from both the Brazilian and Argentinian side to be able to fully experience one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature”. This is an adventure that should not be missed!
Please find a copy of a sample itinerary below, dates of activities may change based on availability.
Marathon Tours & Travel Iguassu Falls Extension package includes:
- Roundtrip airport transfers with English speaking guide
- Roundtrip Airfare to/from Iguassu Falls
- Monday 23 June 2025
- Depart: GIG at 11:15am – Arrive: IGU at 13:30pm
- Thursday 26 June 2025
- Depart: GRU at 14:15pm – Arrive: GIG at 16:10pm
- Monday 23 June 2025
- Three (3) nights’ accommodation at the Belmond das Cataratas
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Private sightseeing tours on air-conditioned coaches with licensed English-speaking guides
- Half-Day Walking Tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls
- Macuco Safari Boat Tour
- Half-Day Tour of the Argentinian side of the Falls
- All hotel taxes and service fees
- Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff (minimum 20 guests required)
You should fly in and out of Galeao International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro. For those on the Iguassu Falls extension, please be sure to book your return flight home from Rio after 20:00pm.
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Monday 23 June 2025
You will have the morning at your leisure before the group transfer from the Fairmont Copacabana to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls.
Flight Schedule (subject to change)
- Depart: GIG at 11:15am – Arrive: IGU at 13:30pm
Upon arrival we will check into the hotel for the evening. Dinner at the hotel will be at your own expense. (Breakfast included)
Tuesday 24 June 2025
This morning after breakfast, you will be treated to a tour of the Argentine side of the Falls. First, we will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge with its lovely view of the Iguassu Canyon heading towards Iguacu National Park. Here we will visit the upper walkways, which allow a different perspective and more intimate contact with the Falls. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the Devil’s Throat! (Breakfast included)
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Today, enjoy a walking tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls. Starting from the hotel, a moderate walk brings us high above the river to a series of galleries with breathtaking views. Inside Iguassu National Park, we ride through the Macuco Trail in an open jeep-towed wagon permitting a free view of the fantastic scenery. During the ride, we stop for those who wish to take a dip in one of the Falls (optional). Next is the Macuco Safari, where an inflatable bi-motor boat will bring us up-river, passing the canyon to have a direct look at the rapids. Rocks, wildlife and a spectacular green landscape complete the scenery until it reaches the great horseshoe known as the Devil’s Throat. To top the tour off, the pilot will give everyone a splash by navigating through the spray of one of the Falls! (Breakfast included)
If time allows in the itinerary, we will offer the following optional tours:
- Parque das Aves – Bird Sanctuary
- Helicopter Tour of the Falls
- Churrascaria Show with Dinner at Rafain
Thursday 26 June 2025
After breakfast this morning, the group will transfer to the airport for your flight back to Rio to connect with your international flight home. (Breakfast included)
Flight Schedule (subject to change)
- Depart: IGU at 14:15pm – Arrive: GIG at 16:10pm
Please be sure to book your return international flight home from the Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) after 20:00 PM.
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Packages & Rates
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Rio de Janeiro Tour | Four-Night Package: 19-23 June 2025
Features:
- Four nights’ accommodation at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
- Breakfast daily at the hotel
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Half Day Rio City Tour with admission to Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer)
- Pre-race dinner (Saturday 21 June)
- Roundtrip race day transfers to and from the hotel
- Post-race celebration drinks
- Services of Marathon Tours & Travel staff
- Guaranteed VIP race entries (in addition to the package price)
- Exclusive VIP Start Corral – Just after the Elite Runners
- VIP area at the finish line with exclusive bathrooms, buffet, lockers, and massages (for runners)
Iguassu Falls Extension | Three-Night Package: 23 – 26 June 2025
Features:
- Roundtrip airport transfers with English speaking guide
- Roundtrip Airfare to/from Iguassu Falls (subject to change)
- Monday 23 June 2025
- Depart: GIG at 11:15am – Arrive: IGU at 13:30pm
- Thursday 26 June, 2025
- Depart: IGU at 14:15pm – Arrive: GIG at 16:10pm
- Monday 23 June 2025
- Three (3) nights’ accommodation at the Belmond das Cataratas
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Private sightseeing tours on air-conditioned coaches with licensed English-speaking guides
- Half-Day Walking Tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls
- Macuco Safari Boat Tour
- Half-Day Tour of the Argentinian side of the Falls
- All hotel taxes and service fees
- Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff (minimum 20 guests required)
Not Included:
- International round-trip airfare
- Airport transfers
- Race entry fees
- Optional activities
- Incidentals
- Travel Insurance
- Visa
Airfare:
You should fly in and out of Galeao International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro. For those on the Iguassu Falls extension, please be sure to book your return flight home from Rio after 20:00pm.Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
If you are unsure where to start, we’ve teamed up with Bikmo. Bikmo offer tailored insurance packages that cater for both competitive and non-competitive trips, covering you for many of our running events. If you wish to book insurance through Bikmo, you can benefit from an exclusive 5% discount*, simply use the code DESTINATIONSPORT5 at their checkout. More information can be found here.
*7 days European travel cover from £16.85. Bikmo non-competitive travel insurance is arranged and administered by Rock Insurance Services Limited, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA number 300317 Bikmo competitive travel insurance is arranged and administered directly by Jackson Lee Underwriting (JLU). This promotion is provided by Bikmo Ltd Glendale House Sandycroft Industrial Estate Flintshire CH5 2QP
Rates (all prices in UK pounds sterling and per person rates)
Note: The hotel has nightly entertainment at the pool from 20:00pm – 22:00pm. Noise from the pool WILL be heard in the Ocean View Rooms.
All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana - 4 nights Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Fairmont City View Room £1,199 £1,859 Deluxe Ocean View Room* £1,419 £2,279 Optional ExtrasAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling VIP Wonderful City Challenge Entry (42K & 21K) £265 VIP Marathon Entry (Sunday 22 June) £135 VIP Half Marathon Entry (Saturday 21 June) £135 VIP 10K Entry (Sunday 22 June) £120 Optional Post-Race Extension: Iguassu FallsAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Belmond das Cataratas - 3 nights from 23 June 2025 Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Superior Room £1,689 £2,479 Triple Deluxe - Available on request Triple Occupancy £1,349
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Hotels
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Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
You will enjoy four nights at the recently renovated Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. This is a five-star property, ideally located along Copacabana Beach and is just a few steps away from the most famous beach in Brazil. This modern, luxury hotel is just minutes from downtown Rio.
Foz do Iguassu, BrazilBelmond Hotel das CataratasIf you are joining us on the Iguassu Falls extension, your hotel is the beautiful Hotel Das Cataratas, the only hotel located within Brazil’s Iguassu National Park. Enjoy exclusive access to this magnificent sight in the evening and at dawn, when the park is closed to other visitors.
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Event Information
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Race Date:
- Saturday 21 June (Half-Marathon)
- Sunday 22 June (Marathon & 10K)
Race Time:- 06:00am – Half-Marathon (Saturday 21 June)
- 05:00am – Marathon (Sunday 22 June)
- 08:30am – 10K Family Run (Sunday 22 June)
Course: The marathon course weaves through city streets starting and finishing in Flamengo on a beautiful loop course. With the Serra do Mar Mountains rising inland from Rio’s fabulous shoreline, this scenery with oceans to your right and mountains to your left makes this event one of the more picturesque marathons in the world. The half-marathon tour starts in Leblon and takes you through the most famous beaches in Rio (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo and Flamengo).
Temperature: June is the late fall/early winter season in Rio, but the average temperature still is 21C. The temperature drops to a comfortable 18C in the evening.
Entry Fee:
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Wonderful City Challenge (42K & 21K) – £265
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Marathon – £135
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Half Marathon – £135
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10K – £120
Eligibility: The minimum age limit for the marathon is 21 years old, 18 for the half-marathon.
Time Limit: The course time limit for the Marathon is six (6) hours, Half-Marathon is three (3) hours and the 10K is 90 minutes.
Number Pickup: A time will be organized for the group to stop at the Expo to pick up your race bib during the city tour. The Expo is open 19 June from 9am to 5pm; 20 June from 9am to 7pm; and 21 June from 8am to 5pm at Casa Maratona located at Marina da Gloria (Aterro do Flamengo).
Difficulty: Mostly flat, with heat and humidity.
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of sale
Please note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to Book during the pre-booking before package release stage
To pre-register, click on the book now button, ensuring that you select the correct number of runners. Please read all the important information. If you have any questions please contact us.
Whilst we expect this event to take place on the date shown, the exact date will only be announced later. Do not book any flights until confirmed details are known and we have advised you of the package choices.
How to book after package options are released
Our team will contact you, advise package choices with prices and invite you to booking a specific package. At this stage you will need to select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a further deposit.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Brazil’s current entry restrictions and requirements. For UK passport holders please check here.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
If you are unsure where to start, we’ve teamed up with Bikmo. Bikmo offer tailored insurance packages that cater for both competitive and non-competitive trips, covering you for many of our running events. If you wish to book insurance through Bikmo, you can benefit from an exclusive 5% discount*, simply use the code DESTINATIONSPORT5 at their checkout. More information can be found here.
*7 days European travel cover from £16.85. Bikmo non-competitive travel insurance is arranged and administered by Rock Insurance Services Limited, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA number 300317 Bikmo competitive travel insurance is arranged and administered directly by Jackson Lee Underwriting (JLU). This promotion is provided by Bikmo Ltd Glendale House Sandycroft Industrial Estate Flintshire CH5 2QP
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made and this policy will be strictly enforced.
Race Rules
Our itinerary and details regarding the race are based on current information available at the time this package was released for sale. Whilst we expect the details to remain correct, changes are possible and will be confirmed nearer to the trip after the race organisers have confirmed final instructions. All race rules and procedures need to be followed.
Guaranteed Rio de Janeiro Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the 2025 Rio de Janeiro Marathon events. You can buy the entry at an additional cost if you also buy the accommodation package with us.
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the 2025 Rio de Janeiro Marathon events, we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Closer to the event we will ask for your expected pace and other details to complete the registration process for the Rio de Janeiro Marathon. The organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information you provide.
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Testimonials
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2023 Marathon Tours Rio de Janeiro Trip
Loved being around all the runners and having conversations with like-minded people. All the activities were just fabulous. Corcovado and SugarLoaf and the views from each of those were breathtaking. The hotel was amazing located on beautiful Copacabana Beach
2023 Marathon Tours Rio de Janeiro TripAnn really knows the Rio de Janeiro Marathon and she shared that wealth of experience with the runners. When you are in a foreign country and preparing for a marathon, having someone like Ann available to us is a tremendous resource.
2023 Marathon Tours Rio de Janeiro TripGreat trip all around! Perfect hotel location. Good tour to Christ the Redeemer. Loved the VIP portion of race.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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