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Itaú Medio Maratón de Santiago women's running event

Overview

The Itaú Medio Maratón de Santiago, an exclusive women’s running event, is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026. The competition includes more than 6,000 participants competing in 7K and 21K distances, with the starting and finishing points located at Parque Estadio Nacional.

Olympic legend Joan Benoit Samuelson is set to participate in the 7K distance as a Nike ambassador. Her visit includes several scheduled activities, such as Nike-organized meetings, a Shakeout Run, and a private talk, aimed at sharing her experience with new generations of female runners.

Due to the event, significant traffic restrictions and road closures will be implemented in the Ñuñoa and Macul communes. Carabineros de Chile will manage temporary closures, primarily between 06:30 and 14:00, affecting major areas including Av. Grecia, Av. Macul, Ramón Cruz, Av. Irarrázaval, Av. Sucre, and Av. Salvador.

Entities

Ñuñoa · Santiago · Carabineros de Chile · Nike · Macul

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Santiago women's half marathon to cause traffic closures

    The Itaú Medio Maratón de Santiago will hold its second women's edition on August 30, causing various traffic closures in Ñuñoa and Macul between 06:30 and 14:00.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Joan Benoit Samuelson to run in Santiago's Itaú Medio Maratón

    Olympic marathon champion Joan Benoit Samuelson will join 6,000 women in Santiago, Chile, to run a 7K at the Itaú Medio Maratón de Santiago 2026 as a Nike ambassador.

Sources

corredorpromedio.com · essentiallysports.com · g5noticias.cl · nunoa.cl