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Buenos Aires Half Marathon Set to Start With Record Field as Kiplimo Heads Elite Lineup

Extensive street closures are in effect to support the 21.097-km downtown course.

Maratón 42k de Buenos Aires. Foto: Mariana Nedelcu
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Maratón de Buenos Aires 
Jacob Kiplimo corredor Elite maratónes

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Overview

  • The 36th edition starts at 8:00 from Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Dorrego, using a certified 21.097-km circuit through central landmarks before finishing at the same point.
  • Approximately 27,500 runners are registered, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history.
  • World half-marathon record holder Jacob Kiplimo leads a deep international field that will look to challenge the course record set in 2019.
  • Key traffic measures include a full closure on Av. Figueroa Alcorta (Dorrego to Julio Argentino Noble) from Saturday 14:00 to Sunday 16:00, race-day closures across principal avenues from 8:00 to 12:00, and Illia ramps at Dorrego and Lugones closed from 5:00 to 12:00.
  • Services for participants include free parking on Figueroa Alcorta with registration QR from 5:30 to 6:45, Telepase toll exemptions, hydration from km 5 and every 2.5 km, medical support along the route, and a three-hour time limit.