Running from Flamengo Park to the Sugar Loaf

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

You will know how our city was founded, go to places where runners from Rio de Janeiro train and get to know some of the cultural and natural attractions of the city, such as the Sugar Loaf. (all of this we will do running on flat floor for 9km and we hike uphill for 1km and 1km downhill)

At the end of this experience of getting to know our city while doing your daily workout, you will be able to tell everyone why Rio de Janeiro is considered the Capital of Outdoor Sports. =D

Meeting Point: Praça Paris: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 75 - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-140.

Meeting Time: 8 a.m.

Distance: 9km

Floor: 9km by asphalt + 2km by trail

Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours

Tour end: Praça General Tiburcio, Urca (in front of cable car station)

What's Included

Professional running tour guide
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Entrance fees to the cable car, if you want go up by cable car, because it is not necessary to get there. We usually go by easy hiking. If you want go up by cable car you can buy the tickets on time.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet at stairs of Monumento aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial Address: Augusto Severo Street, 342 - Glória, Rio de Janeiro

End point

We'll finish the tour in this square, in front of Cable Car Station.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We'll visit this memorial if it is open.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Aterro Do Flamengo (Pass by)

    We'll run across this park.

    Admission ticket free
  • Botafogo Beach (Pass by)

    We'll run across this beach.

    Admission ticket free
  • Praia do Flamengo (Pass by)

    We'll run across this beach.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The tour end is here. We'll know about its history.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Praia Vermelha (Pass by)

    We'll run across this beach.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    We will see Rio de Janeiro from there and we'll contemplate the beauties of the City.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Guidance in English and Portuguese
Supplied by Rio Running Tour

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Running Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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