The 2nd Meia Maratona do Marco Zero begins before dawn at 5:00 AM from Marco Zero, Recife's central landmark in Pernambuco. This road race, organized by CORRE10, offers three distances: 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km for the half marathon.
The course is certified by the Pernambucana Federation of Athletics, indicating a correctly measured and organized race. The shorter distances welcome newer runners alongside half marathon participants, and the starting point situates participants near Recife landmarks like the Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park and the Handicraft Market.