Rio de Janeiro Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary

25 to 27 June 2027 · ExpectedRio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro.

Tours in Rio de Janeiro Hotels for these dates

Airport to Along the beaches to Aterro do Flamengo

Galeão (GIG) is 40 to 60 minutes from Copacabana; Santos Dumont (SDU) is downtown.

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

Public transport directions to Along the beaches to Aterro do Flamengo

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Botafogo	Cheaper on the metro.
Mid-range	Copacabana	Beachfront with many hotels.
Splurge	Ipanema and Leblon	Upscale beaches.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Selina Copacabana
Mid-range: Hotel Atlântico Copacabana
Splurge: Copacabana Palace

Links search the nights from 24 June to 28 June. 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 25 to 27 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and expo

Wednesday 23 June

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

Half-dayTijuca forest hike Half day · Family
Waterfalls in the city.
EatFeira de São Cristóvão Northeastern food fair

Day before the race

Thursday 24 June

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

Easy outingFavela tour with local guides Half day
Community-run tours.
EatConfeitaria Colombo Belle Époque café

Race day

Friday 25 June

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

Cheer pointCopacabana.
Cheer pointAterro do Flamengo finish.
EatChurrascarias in Copacabana All-you-can-eat barbecue

Recovery day

Monday 28 June

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

Free ideaEscadaria Selarón.
Rain or heat backupMuseum of Tomorrow.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Tijuca forest hike

Waterfalls in the city.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Ilha Grande day trip

Island beaches.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf

Both icons in one day.

See times and prices

AquaRio.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife

Samba night in Lapa

Live samba clubs.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Ilha Grande day trip

Island beaches.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf

Both icons in one day.

See times and prices

After dark

Lapa.

5 tours worth booking for Rio de Janeiro Marathon

Tour	Length	Good for
Tijuca forest hike	Half day	Families
Ilha Grande day trip	Full day	Families
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf	Full day	Families
Favela tour with local guides	Half day	Everyone
Samba night in Lapa	Evening	Night owls

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

Where to eat

Confeitaria Colombo Belle Époque café
Churrascarias in Copacabana All-you-can-eat barbecue
Feira de São Cristóvão Northeastern food fair

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

Rainy-day backups

Museum of Tomorrow.

Getting around on event days

Metro links the beaches and downtown; Uber is easy. Keep phones out of sight on the street.

Day trips from Rio de Janeiro

Petrópolis: 1.5 hours
Búzios: 3 hours

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 Rio de Janeiro Marathon.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Rio de Janeiro Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 25 to 27 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Along the beaches to Aterro do Flamengo?

Galeão (GIG) is 40 to 60 minutes from Copacabana; Santos Dumont (SDU) is downtown. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Where should I stay for Rio de Janeiro Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Copacabana: Beachfront with many hotels.

What else can we do around Rio de Janeiro Marathon?

Good short outings in Rio de Janeiro include Favela tour with local guides, Tijuca forest hike. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Rio de Janeiro Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, Tijuca forest hike, Ilha Grande day trip. AquaRio.

How far is Along the beaches to Aterro do Flamengo from Rio de Janeiro centre?

About 1 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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