Mendoza International Marathon

City of Mendoza

Overview

For the fourteenth year in a row, Mendoza will host the International Mendoza Marathon in May 2013.

On May 5th, runners will work their way through a circuit that begins at the Potrerillos dam and ends at the Malvinas Argentina Stadium (Estadio Mundialista Malvinas Argentinas) in Parque San Martin.

Runners will participate in a full marathon, half marathon, or 10K.

The three races follow the same route downhill from the Potrerillos dam, at approximately 1200 meters above sea level, and descend towards Parque San Martin, which sits at approximately 800 m above sea level.

Sign up online at: http://www.mim.org.ar/index.php

Before you go

Long distances runs require advanced training and we recommmend coming prepared. In addition, show up an hour prior to the race start time in order to complete check-in. Note that race number pick up must occur by May 4th in Parque San Martin at Estadio Mundialista Malvinas Argentinas.

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