Maratona & Meia de BH 2026

Around Lagoa da Pampulha and its surrounding area, this marathon is tied to the places runners remember: Praça Geralda da Mata, Praça Nova da Pampulha, and the public squares that frame the day. It marks a first full-marathon edition alongside the 17th half, bringing new-race energy to an event with established history. The start and finish are at Praça Geralda da Mata, with Pampulha serving as the race’s anchor. Expect a field split between runners tackling the new longer challenge and those returning for the established half. The organizers aim for a city-following-your-rhythm feel. A quirk is the palindrome-style countdown line: read it backwards and the phrase does not change.