Cali Marathon 2026: Historic event with elite athletes and millionaire prizes
The Cali Marathon 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important sporting events on the continent.
TL;DR
- The Cali Marathon 2026 is the first event of its kind in South America to receive the World Athletics Elite Label.
- The marathon will host around 20,000 athletes from more than 40 countries.
- It features 10 male athletes with personal bests under 2 hours and 10 minutes, and 10 female athletes under 2 hours and 28 minutes.
- Notable participants include Japan's Yuki Kawauchi and World Championship medalist Fátima Gardadi.
- The event aims to position Cali as a new international athletics epicenter, comparable to major global marathons.
- Prize money exceeds 500 million pesos, with significant awards for overall winners, top Colombians, and record-breaking performances.