Participate in Rio Marathon, Rio de Janerio

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Considered one of the most beautiful runs on the planet, the Rio Marathon is 42 km (26 miles) of picturesque neighborhoods and white sandy shores set against the imposing Serra do Mar Mountains. The event is quite popular with the residents of Rio de Janeiro. Over 100,000 people come out to watch the race and cheer the runners on to victory. The Big Race There are several different races run during marathon day. The big 42 km (26 miles) race begins in Receiro and passes through the stylish neighborhoods of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana andBotafogo. The race ends in Flamengo.The run offers pleasant views of Sugarloaf, Corcovado and beaches in the south Zone. The night before the marathon, sponsors hold a carbohydrate dinner so runners can dine on pasta, rice and potatoes to prepare their bodies for the big run. The Half Marathon The half marathon is a 21km (13 miles) point to point race. Warm up and stretching is allowed for 15 minutes before the race begins. The start of the race is at Pepe Beach –Barra da Tijuca and ends at Aterro do Flamengo. Transportation is provided to the start of the race.

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