Overview
- Peru's Ferdinand Cereceda won the men's 42.195 km marathon in 2:16:38, with compatriot Ulises Martín taking silver three seconds behind and Ecuador's Fernando Moreno earning bronze.
- Ecuador's Silvia Patricia Ortiz captured the women's marathon in 2:34:54, while Peru's Sheyla Eulogio and Zarita Suárez secured silver and bronze.
- President José Jerí gave the official start to the races at Lima's Plaza Mayor and later took part in recognizing the first Peruvian medalists.
- Transit authorities enacted planned diversions and temporary Metropolitano station closures for the torch relay and marathon, rerouting services along the Vía Expresa corridor.
- Events are underway across Lima and Ayacucho, with Peru also taking team gold in 10 m air pistol, and broadcasts available in Peru via the Zapping streaming platform.