Lima 5K
Fast-paced city run through Lima's vibrant streets, perfect for all skill levels.
Race Details
Race Distance
5K
5km
3ml
Race Official Name
Maratón de Lima 5K
Race Type
Road
Website
About the Lima 5K
The Lima 5K delivers Peruvian pride alongside Pacific coastal desert in a more accessible format. Runners navigate through South America's culinary capital with its distinctive Spanish colonial center. June's mild winter creates ideal racing conditions as participants experience both historic plazas and modern districts in this desert metropolis. The flat course offers good time potential while showcasing Lima's remarkable culinary heritage. Peruvian spectators create an atmosphere of festive enthusiasm as participants flow through streets representing South America's gastronomic heart. This significant race captures Lima's distinctive character—historically colonial yet culinarily innovative—offering a quintessential Andean running experience that showcases Peru's unique position combining indigenous heritage with Spanish influence without requiring extreme endurance.
Race Location
Lima,
Peru,
South America
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