Running events draw international attention in Brazil

Claudio Lopes, an amateur athlete from Rondonópolis currently residing in Curitiba, has qualified for the 2027 Boston Marathon. Lopes secured his spot after completing the Porto Alegre International Marathon in 2h29min46s, a performance that earned him fourth place in his category and met the necessary qualifying standards for the historic American race.

In Brasília, the Mega Finisher South America Run Series is preparing for its final 2026 stage during the Monumental Brasília Marathon. The circuit, which spans five South American capitals, is expected to host over 700 foreign athletes representing 42 nationalities. The event includes participants from Asia, specifically China and Japan, as well as various nations across South and North America.