Buenos Aires Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary

24 to 26 September 2027 · ExpectedBuenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Buenos Aires.

Tours in Buenos Aires Hotels for these dates

Airport to Palermo and the city

Ezeiza (EZE) is 40 to 60 minutes from the centre; Aeroparque (AEP) is 15 minutes.

Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Public transport directions to Palermo and the city

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	San Telmo	Old town with tango and markets.
Mid-range	Palermo	Parks, bars and restaurants.
Splurge	Recoleta	Grand hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Milhouse Avenue Hostel
Mid-range: Palermo Soho Hotel
Splurge: Alvear Palace Hotel

Links search the nights from 23 September to 27 September. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 24 to 26 September 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and expo

Wednesday 22 September

Runners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.

Half-dayLa Boca and San Telmo tour Half day · Family
Caminito and the Bombonera.
EatDon Julio Parrilla

Day before the race

Thursday 23 September

Runners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.

Easy outingTango show with dinner Evening · Nightlife · Food
Classic tango house.
EatEl Cuartito Pizza

Race day

Friday 24 September

Spectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.

Cheer pointAvenida 9 de Julio.
EatCafé Tortoni Historic café

Recovery day

Monday 27 September

Sore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.

Easy outingTigre delta boat trip Half day · Low walking · Family
River islands.
Rain or heat backupTeatro Colón tour.

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Estancia gaucho day

Horses and asado.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

La Boca and San Telmo tour

Caminito and the Bombonera.

See times and prices

Half day · Low walking · Family

Tigre delta boat trip

River islands.

See times and prices

Temaikèn zoo.
Tecnópolis.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife · Food

Tango show with dinner

Classic tango house.

See times and prices

Evening · Food

Steak and wine tour

Parrilla and Malbec.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Estancia gaucho day

Horses and asado.

See times and prices

Full day

Colonia del Sacramento day trip

Ferry to Uruguay.

See times and prices

After dark

Palermo bars.

6 tours worth booking for Buenos Aires Marathon

Tour	Length	Good for
Estancia gaucho day	Full day	Families
La Boca and San Telmo tour	Half day	Families
Tigre delta boat trip	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Colonia del Sacramento day trip	Full day	Everyone
Tango show with dinner	Evening	Night owls, Food lovers
Steak and wine tour	Evening	Food lovers

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Don Julio Parrilla
El Cuartito Pizza
Café Tortoni Historic café

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

MALBA.
Teatro Colón tour.

Getting around on event days

Subte and buses with a SUBE card; Uber and Cabify.

Day trips from Buenos Aires

Tigre: 1 hour
Colonia: 1 hour by ferry

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Buenos Aires Marathon.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Buenos Aires Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 24 to 26 September 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Palermo and the city?

Ezeiza (EZE) is 40 to 60 minutes from the centre; Aeroparque (AEP) is 15 minutes. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Where should I stay for Buenos Aires Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Palermo: Parks, bars and restaurants.

What else can we do around Buenos Aires Marathon?

Good short outings in Buenos Aires include La Boca and San Telmo tour, Tigre delta boat trip. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Buenos Aires Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: La Boca and San Telmo tour, Tigre delta boat trip, Estancia gaucho day. Temaikèn zoo.

How far is Palermo and the city from Buenos Aires centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

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