Marathon La Serena

Marathon La Serena brings runners to one of Chile’s most historic seaside cities for a race weekend that mixes oceanfront scenery with a big-event feel. Set in La Serena, in the Coquimbo Region of Chile, the event offers something for every level of runner with 5K, 10K, 21K, and 42K distances, while the full marathon gives the city a flagship endurance race of its own. The race positions itself as “the biggest sporting festival in northern Chile,” and that ambition fits the setting: a coastal start area near the Faro Monumental, broad avenues, and a destination that can appeal to both serious marathoners and runners looking for a memorable race-cation. With La Serena’s history, sea views, and accessible range of distances, this is the kind of event that could quickly become a standout winter-season race in South America.