{"id":4495,"date":"2023-06-09T14:30:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T13:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/events\/reykjavik-marathon-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:57:11","slug":"rio-de-janeiro-marathon","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/events\/rio-de-janeiro-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Rio de Janeiro Marathon, Half, 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":4497,"template":"","event_types":[140,138,137],"event_locations":[124],"event_distances":[129,127,126],"event_course_types":[135,133],"event_seasons":[18],"class_list":["post-4495","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-10km","event_types-half-marathons","event_types-marathons","event_locations-south-america","event_distances-10km","event_distances-half-marathon","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-road","event_course_types-urban","event_seasons-summer"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":4497,"event_logo":"","event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"off_sale","event_status_labels_available":"book-now","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"anchor","":null,"external_link":null},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"anchor","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Pre-Register for 2026 Now!","url":"https:\/\/bookinggb.marathontours.com\/experience\/rio-de-janeiro-2026-pre-registration\/137","target":""}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"<h2>2026 Rio de Janeiro Marathon<\/h2>\r\nNow is the time to experience South America\u2019s most beautiful city and run along its famous coastline at the\u00a0<strong>Rio de Janeiro Marathon!<\/strong> 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!\r\n\r\nThe Rio de Janeiro Marathon is one of the most picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/marathons\/\">marathons<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/half-marathons\/\">half-marathon<\/a> option, which is held the day before on the Saturday, plus a 10K &amp; 5K option earlier in the week. Earn big-time bragging rights and enter and complete a run all four challenge; 5K on the Thursday, 10K on the Friday, 21K on Saturday and the marathon on Sunday!\r\n\r\nIn addition to the race, there is so much to explore in and around the area. \u00a0We highly recommend joining the optional three-night extension to the UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature \u2013 Iguassu (Iguazu) Falls.\r\n\r\nThe Rio de Janeiro Marathon is an <span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarathonmajors.com\/agwr\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AbbottWMM Marathon Tours &amp; Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race<\/a>.<\/span>","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Daily breakfasts and welcome reception included","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Support from our team during your stay"},"transfers":{"detail":"Transport to\/from the race start\/finish","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":"Trip extension to Iguassu Falls available upon request"},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Perfectly located hotel"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Guaranteed VIP Race Entry with a choice of distances available (in addition to package price)"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":"Half day sightseeing tour to Corcovado included"},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":""},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":""},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":4500},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":4499},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_video","youtube_video":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jXjgFb99JL4"},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":4730},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":4721},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":4722}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Rio de Janeiro Marathon Itinerary","package_duration":"5 Nights","package_dates":"3 - 8 June 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Wednesday 03 June 2026","day_content":"<strong>Arrival Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nArrive 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."},{"day_title":"Thursday 04 June 2026","day_content":"<strong>Half Day Tour<\/strong>\r\n\r\nToday enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour visiting the famous Corcovado Mountain \u2013 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\u2019s most famous and inspiring landmarks \u2013 the 125 foot statue of \u201cChrist the Redeemer.\u201d The panorama of the city below is testament to why most visitors consider Rio one of the most spectacular cities in the world.\r\n\r\nAfter this we will stop at the Expo to pick up your race bib.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Friday 05 June 2026","day_content":"<h3><strong>10K Race Day! <\/strong><\/h3>\r\nTransportation to the race start and back from the finish line is provided from your hotel. Come cheer on the 10K 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.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Saturday 06 June 2026","day_content":"<h3><strong>Half-Marathon Race Day!<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<strong>Half-Marathon Day!<\/strong> 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.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday 07 June 2026","day_content":"<h3><strong>Marathon Race Day!<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<strong>It's Marathon Day!<\/strong>\u00a0Transportation to the race start and back from the finish line is provided from your hotel. Join us this evening for a post-race celebration drink at the hotel.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday 08 June 2026","day_content":"<strong>Departure Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy 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.\r\n\r\nThose 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.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>Itinerary subject to change.<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"}]}],"event_extensions":"<h3><strong>Post-Race Extension | 8 \u2013 11 June 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h3><strong>Iguassu Falls<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIt 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 \u201cNew 7 Wonders of Nature\u201d. This is an adventure that should not be missed!\r\n\r\nPlease find a copy of a sample itinerary below, dates of activities may change based on availability.\r\n<div>\r\n<h3>Marathon Tours &amp; Travel Iguassu Falls Extension package includes:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Roundtrip airport transfers with English speaking guide<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Roundtrip Airfare to\/from Iguassu Falls\r\n<ul type=\"circle\">\r\n \t<li><b>Monday 08\u00a0 June 2026<\/b>\r\n<ul type=\"square\">\r\n \t<li>Depart: GIG at 11:15am \u2013 Arrive: IGU at 13:30pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Thursday 11 June 2026<\/b>\r\n<ul type=\"square\">\r\n \t<li>Depart: GRU at 14:20pm \u2013 Arrive: GIG at 16:10pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Three (3) nights\u2019 accommodation at the Belmond das Cataratas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Daily buffet breakfast<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Private sightseeing tours on air-conditioned coaches with licensed English-speaking guides\r\n<ul type=\"circle\">\r\n \t<li>Half-Day Walking Tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Macuco Safari Boat Tour<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Half-Day Tour of the Argentinian side of the Falls<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All hotel taxes and service fees<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Services of Marathon Tours &amp; Travel Staff (<i>minimum 20 guests required<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nYou should fly in and out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riogaleao.com\/passageiros\">Galeao International Airport<\/a> (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro. \u00a0For those on the Iguassu Falls extension, please be sure to book your return flight home from Rio after 20:00pm.\r\n\r\n<\/div>","event_extensions_packages":[{"package_title":"Post-Race Extension","package_duration":"3 Nights","package_dates":"8 - 11 June 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Monday 08 June 2026","day_content":"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.\r\n\r\nFlight Schedule (<em>subject to change<\/em>)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Depart: GIG at 11:15am \u2013 Arrive: IGU at 13:30pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUpon arrival we will check into the hotel for the evening. \u00a0Dinner at the hotel will be at your own expense.\u00a0<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Tuesday 09 June 2026","day_content":"This morning after breakfast, you will be treated to a tour of the Argentine side of the Falls.\u00a0 First, we will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge with its lovely view of the Iguassu Canyon heading towards Iguacu National Park.\u00a0 Here we will visit the upper walkways, which allow a different perspective and more intimate contact with the Falls.\u00a0 The highlight of the trip is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the Devil\u2019s Throat!\u00a0<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Wednesday 10 June 2026","day_content":"Today, enjoy a walking tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls.\u00a0 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\u2019s Throat.\u00a0 To top the tour off, the pilot will give everyone a splash by navigating through the spray of one of the Falls! <em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>If time allows in the itinerary, we will offer the following optional tours:<\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n \t<li>Parque das Aves \u2013 Bird Sanctuary<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Helicopter Tour of the Falls<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Churrascaria Show with Dinner at Rafain<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"day_title":"Thursday 11 June 2026","day_content":"After breakfast this morning, the group will transfer to the airport for your flight back to Rio to connect with your international flight home.\u00a0<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>\r\n\r\nFlight Schedule (<em>subject to change<\/em>)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Depart: IGU at 14:15pm \u2013 Arrive: GIG at 16:10pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Please be sure to book your return international flight home from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeroportogaleao.net\/en\/\">Rio de Janeiro International Airport<\/a> (GIG) after 20:00 PM.<\/strong>"}]}],"event_packages_and_rates":"<h3>Rio de Janeiro Tour | Five-Night Package: 3-8 June 2026<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Features:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Five nights\u2019 accommodation at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Breakfast daily at the hotel<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome cocktail reception<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Half Day Rio City Tour with admission to Corcovado (<i>Christ the Redeemer<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pre-race dinner (<em>Saturday 6 June<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Roundtrip race day transfers to and from the hotel<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Post-race celebration drinks<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Services of Marathon Tours &amp; Travel staff<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guaranteed VIP race entries (<i>in addition to the package price<\/i>)\r\n<ul type=\"circle\">\r\n \t<li>Exclusive VIP Start Corral \u2013 Just after the Elite Runners<\/li>\r\n \t<li>VIP area at the finish line with exclusive bathrooms, buffet, lockers, and massages (<em>for runners<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Iguassu Falls Extension | Three-Night Package: 8<strong> \u2013 11 <\/strong><strong>June 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<strong>Features:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Roundtrip airport transfers with English speaking guide<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Roundtrip Airfare to\/from Iguassu Falls (<em>subject to change<\/em>)\r\n<ul type=\"circle\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Monday 8 June 2026<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Depart: GIG at 11:15am \u2013 Arrive: IGU at 13:30pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Thursday 11 June, 2026<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Depart: IGU at 14:20pm \u2013 Arrive: GIG at 16:10pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Three (3) nights\u2019 accommodation at the Belmond das Cataratas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Daily buffet breakfast<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Private sightseeing tours on air-conditioned coaches with licensed English-speaking guides\r\n<ul type=\"circle\">\r\n \t<li>Half-Day Walking Tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Macuco Safari Boat Tour<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Half-Day Tour of the Argentinian side of the Falls<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All hotel taxes and service fees<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Services of Marathon Tours &amp; Travel Staff (<i>minimum 20 guests required<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Not Included:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>International round-trip airfare<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Airport transfers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Race entry fees<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Optional activities<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Incidentals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Travel Insurance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Visa<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Airfare:<\/strong>\r\nYou 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.\r\n<h3><strong>Rates (all prices in UK pounds sterling and per person rates)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<em><strong>Note:<\/strong> The hotel has nightly entertainment at the pool from 20:00pm \u2013 22:00pm.\u00a0 Noise from the pool <b>WILL<\/b>\u00a0be heard in the\u00a0<strong>Ocean View Rooms<\/strong>.<\/em>","event_packages_and_rates_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.34"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":"All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling"},{"c":""},{"c":""}],"b":[[{"c":"Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana - 5 nights "},{"c":"Double Occupancy"},{"c":"Single Occupancy"}],[{"c":"Fairmont City View Room"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"Deluxe Ocean View Room"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"Fairmont City View Room (Extra Nights)"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"Deluxe Ocean View Room (Extra Nights)"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}]]},"event_rates_tables":[{"rate_table_title":"Optional Extras","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.34"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":"All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling"},{"c":""}],"b":[[{"c":"VIP Wonderful City Challenge Entry (42K &amp; 21K)"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"VIP Marathon Entry"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"VIP Half Marathon Entry"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"10K Entry "},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"5K Entry"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"Run all Four (5K, 10K, 21K, 42K)"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}],[{"c":"Spectator with VIP"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}]]}},{"rate_table_title":"Optional Post-Race Extension: Iguassu Falls ","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.34"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":"All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling"},{"c":""},{"c":""}],"b":[[{"c":"Belmond das Cataratas - 3 nights from 23 June 2026"},{"c":"Double Occupancy"},{"c":"Single Occupancy"}],[{"c":"Belmond Room"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"},{"c":"SOLD OUT"}]]}}],"event_hotels":[{"hotel_images":[4507,4506,4509,4508,4510],"hotel_location":"Rio de Janeiro, Brazil","hotel_title":"Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana","hotel_details":"You will enjoy five 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.","hotel_link":""},{"hotel_images":[4513,4514,4512,4511],"hotel_location":"Foz do Iguassu, Brazil","hotel_title":"Belmond Hotel das Cataratas","hotel_details":"If you are joining us on the Iguassu Falls extension, your hotel is the beautiful Hotel Das Cataratas, the only hotel located within Brazil\u2019s Iguassu National Park. Enjoy exclusive access to this magnificent sight in the evening and at dawn, when the park is closed to other visitors.","hotel_link":""}],"event_information":"<div>\r\n\r\n<strong>Race Date:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Thursday 04 June (5K)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Friday 05 June (10K)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Saturday 06 June (Half-Marathon)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sunday 07 June (Marathon)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div><strong>Race Time:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>TBC (after 16:00pm) \u2013 5K (Thursday 04 June)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>07:00am \u2013 10K Family Run (Friday 05 June)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>05:30am \u2013 Half-Marathon (Saturday 6 June)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>05:30am \u2013 Marathon (Sunday 7 June)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<strong>Course:\u00a0<\/strong>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\u2019s 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).\r\n\r\n<strong>Temperature:\u00a0<\/strong>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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<div>Run all Four (42K, 21K, 10k &amp; 5k) \u2013 \u00a3539<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<div>Marathon \u2013 \u00a3169<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<div>Half Marathon \u2013 \u00a3169<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<div>10K \u2013 \u00a3109<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t<li>5K - \u00a399<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spectator with VIP - \u00a339<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Eligibility<\/b><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>The minimum age limit for the marathon is 21 years old, 18 for the half-marathon.\r\n\r\n<b>Time Limit:\u00a0<\/b>The course time limit for the Marathon is six (6) hours, Half-Marathon is three (3) hours and 10K &amp; 5K is 90 minutes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Number Pickup:\u00a0<\/strong>A time will be organized for the group to stop at the Expo to pick up your race bib during the city tour. \u00a0The Expo is open 04 June from 9am to 5pm; 05 June from 9am to 7pm; and 06 June from 8am to 5pm at Casa Maratona located at Marina da Gloria (Aterro do Flamengo).\r\n\r\n<strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Mostly flat, with heat and humidity.","event_information_table":null,"event_registration_and_booking":"<strong>Conditions of sale<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPlease note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.\r\n\r\nIf you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and\/or service fees might apply. For our general T&amp;C's please see <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/terms-conditions\/\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to Book during the pre-booking before package release stage<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo 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 <a href=\"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk\">contact us.<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhilst we expect this event to take place on the date shown, the exact date will only be announced later.<em> Do not book any flights until confirmed details are known and we have advised you of the package choices.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>How to book after package options are released<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOur 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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Payments<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>30% deposit plus 100% race entry due at the time of booking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>20% payment is due, your stored card will be deducted on 01 January 2026.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Remaining balance is due, your stored card will be deducted on 01 March 2026.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Cancellations:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe following cancellation terms override our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/terms-conditions\/\">general T&amp;C\u2019s<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Between the initial booking date and 31 December 2025 30% is not refundable.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Between 01 January 2026 and 28 February 2026 50% is not refundable.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>After 01 March 2026 100% is not refundable<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Travel advice<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBefore you travel, check the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 section for Brazil's current entry restrictions and requirements. For UK passport holders please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/brazil\/entry-requirements\">check here.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span data-teams=\"true\">We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover. Make sure that you are insured for existing medical conditions, any activities you plan to do and any equipment that you plan to take. Travel insurance covers you if anything doesn\u2019t go to plan before you travel as well, so we recommend sorting it at the time of booking. For more information, <a id=\"menuraev\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/travel-insurance\/\" href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/travel-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link click here\">click here<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Security Policy<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours &amp; Travel\u2019s 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\u2019s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. 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