Media Maratón Cali
Cali, Colombia · Sunday 29 June 2025
The Media Maratón Cali is one of Colombia’s premier running events, offering a lively course through the vibrant streets of Cali, the country’s salsa capital. Runners experience a mix of historic landmarks, urban energy, and green spaces, all set to the backdrop of energetic crowds and live music. The race embraces the city’s warm, tropical climate, making hydration and pacing key factors for success.\n\nWith an atmosphere that’s as electric as the city itself, participants are treated to colorf
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Adjusted Time
3:59:42
Time difference: -0.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain152m
Elevation High1012m
Elevation Low957m
Weather Forecast
High19°C
Low14°C
Chance of Rain13%
Media Maratón Cali 2025 Course Analysis
Media Maratón Cali is a full marathon held in Cali, Colombia, scheduled for Sunday 29 June 2025. The course is run on road surface with 152m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 1012m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Media Maratón Cali website.
Elevation Profile
With 152m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 957m to 1012m above sea level (55m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 14°C and 19°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (13%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Media Maratón Cali is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
How Difficult Is Media Maratón Cali?
Our difficulty rating for Media Maratón Cali is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Media Maratón Cali against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.