5K races near Porto Alegre

The Meia Maratona do Mercado Público route takes runners through Porto Alegre’s Mercado Público, the city’s most recognized market, as part of a road race centered in the Historic Center. The event provides 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km distances. The half marathon begins at 6:10 AM, with the 5 km and 10 km races starting at 7:00 AM. The race originated for the Mercado Público’s 156th anniversary and is managed by Ticket Sports alongside CORPA, the Clube dos Corredores de Porto Alegre. A past edition saw 3,811 registered participants from 18 Brazilian states. In that edition, the half marathon winners completed the course in 1:18:59 and 1:07:33. Registration is limited to 5,000 participants, and runner kits contain a shirt and gymsack.

The Santander Night Run - Stage 1 - Porto Alegre is a street race held on a Saturday night in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Participants can choose between 5 km and 10 km distances. The event is designed to be run after dark, deviating from a typical morning start. The event embraces its night-race ambiance, incorporating city lights, music, and illumination into its presentation. Runners will share the course, participating in both a competition and a communal run. While a detailed route is not provided, this Porto Alegre stage is presented as an urban run, offering participants the choice of a 5 km or a 10 km race.