Bogotá Half Marathon
The Bogotá International Half Marathon (Spanish: Media Maratón Internacional de Bogotá), or mmB as it is traditionally known, is an annual road running competition over a half marathon distance (21.0975 km (13.1 mi)) taking place in Bogotá, Colombia in late July or early August, first held in 2000. The competition features both elite and popular (or recreational) sections within the half marathon and 10K races. Around 45,000 runners take part in the competition's events each year.
| Bogotá Half Marathon | |
|---|---|
Part of the last kilometre of the half marathon as seen from a Ferris Wheel in Salitre Mágico | |
| Date | Late July/Early August |
| Location | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Half marathon |
| Established | 2000 |
| Course records | Men's: 1:02:20 (2011) Geoffrey Mutai Women's: 1:10:29 (2003) Susan Chepkemei |
| Official site | Bogotá Half Marathon |
Both the half marathon and the 10K start and finish in Simón Bolívar Park. The race is not considered a fast one, as the city is located around 2,600 m (8,500 ft) above sea level.
The half marathon holds World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race status, making it the first and thus far only South American race to achieve this accreditation.