Lima 42K Marathon

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Sports & AdventureLima
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceWorld Athletics' Elite label is the
LanguageSpanish and QuechuaCurrency: PEN
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Lima 42K Marathon in Lima

The Lima 42K is Peru's flagship road marathon, run through the streets of the capital since its first edition on May 21, 2009, when Kenyan runner Anthony Mbithi Mukuthi and Bolivian runner Carla Velázquez won the inaugural men's and women's titles. Alongside the Lima Half Marathon, it holds World Athletics' Elite label, the only such endorsement for a 42-kilometer race in Peru.

When the Lima Marathon first sent runners through the capital's streets on May 21, 2009, it introduced Peru to a race built specifically to meet the certification standards of what was then the IAAF, now World Athletics.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

World Athletics' Elite label is the marathon's defining credential: alongside the Lima Half Marathon, it is one of only two Peruvian races carrying that endorsement, and as of 2025 the Lima 42K is, together with the Marathon de Cali in Colombia, one of just two Elite-label marathons anywhere in South America

02

The mystery stays covered

That international certification pulls competitive fields from East Africa and across the Americas to race against Peru's own distance runners on a coastal urban course, while thousands more compete in the accompanying 21-kilometer and 10-kilometer events

03

The city starts moving

The race has run under shifting sponsor names over the years, including Adidas Life Lima 42K, reflecting its standing as the country's most commercially prominent running event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race grew out of Lima's early-2000s running boom and was built from the outset to meet World Athletics certification standards

Water and renewal

Living ritual

distinguishing it from Peru's many uncertified local road races

The sacred route

Living ritual

Its pairing with the Lima Half Marathon as the country's only World Athletics-endorsed events has made race weekend a fixture for Peru's competitive distance-running calendar and a draw for international elite fields

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For Lima 42K Marathon, plan transport around the exact Lima venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Standard road-race running kit: moisture-wicking shirt and shorts, a bib visible on the chest, and broken-in running shoes. Lima's coastal climate is mild but humid year-round, with a...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Lima 42K Marathon, stay near the part of Lima you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

PEN

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.04 S, 77.03 WOpen in Google Maps

Lima, Lima, Peru

Nearest airportLIM — Jorge Chávez
TransportFor Lima 42K Marathon, plan transport around the exact Lima venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Lima 42K Marathon, stay near the part of Lima you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lima via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lima, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearStandard road-race running kit: moisture-wicking shirt and shorts, a bib visible on the chest, and broken-in running shoes. Lima's coastal climate is mild but humid year-round, with a persistent marine layer in winter months, so a light long-sleeve layer for the early, cooler start is common among finishers who shed it once the sun breaks through.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Peru and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Lima 42K Marathon?

Lima 42K Marathon is listed for May. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lima 42K Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Lima, Peru. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lima, Lima, Peru

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLlima42k.com.pe
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
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