The Monumental Marathon of Brasília will have its 7th edition on November 21st and 22nd, 2026.
The Monumental Marathon of Brasília held its 6th edition on November 22nd and 23rd, 2025. The race featured 4 distances: marathon, half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km, where more than 10 athletes from over 650 cities and 48 nationalities were present over those 2 days to participate in one of the largest road races in Brazil and South America.
The sporting event is part of the national road race calendar and has the Gold Permit from the Brazilian Athletics Confederation – CBAT, has a partnership with the Athletics Federation of the Federal District and is an associate member of AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Road Races), having obtained the International Endorsement from World Athletics in 2023, which allows athletes to participate in international races upon obtaining the official qualifying time.
Since May 2024, the Brasília Monumental Marathon has been part of the international circuit of Mega Finisher – South America Run Series, joining the Buenos Aires Marathon, Lima Marathon, Asunción International Marathon, and Montevideo Marathon.
This year, the event, which already has the dates of November 21st and 22nd, 2026 confirmed, hopes to host another Mega party with athletes from all over Brazil and other countries who will come to explore the federal capital by running.
Brasilia Monumental Marathon: The only marathon in Brazil on an international circuit.
Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is a city that invites tourists to appreciate its unique architecture, present not only in the buildings of the Plano Piloto (Pilot Plan) but also in the overall structure of the city, which is shaped like an airplane.
There you'll find the main buildings that house Brazilian political power. The various palaces where the president, deputies, ministers, and diplomats work impress with the unique style of architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Due to its importance, virtually all Brazilian state capitals offer direct flights to Brasília. Pack your bags and discover this masterpiece of a city, right in the heart of the Cerrado.
This building is impressive. Its facade has 26 arches that are reflected in the reflecting pool. Inside, you can admire panels by Di Cavalcanti and sculptures by Alfredo Ceschiatti.
Did you know that Lake Paranoá is artificial? Built in the 50s, it has a perimeter of 80 km and is very popular on weekends. There you can take boat trips, watch the sunset, and then stop at some of the excellent restaurants around it.
Your itinerary should include places like the Palácio do Planalto (Presidential Palace), Palácio da Alvorada (Presidential Residence), Praça dos Três Poderes (Three Powers Square), Palácio do Itamaraty (Itamaraty Palace), and the Esplanada dos Ministérios (Ministries Esplanade). These are where the judicial branch and the political powers meet.
Brasilia's TV Tower is another must-see, offering the best view of the city. At night, there's a light show at the fountain in front of it.
One of the symbols of the 2014 World Cup, the Mané Garrincha Stadium is open to the public for visits from Monday to Saturday. Admission is free and no booking is required – except for guided tours.
