This festive race invites runners to close the year with rejuvenation and purpose by running through scenic and historic parts of Rio—starting near Flamengo’s Monumento aos Pracinhas, passing the Museum of Tomorrow, Museum of Modern Art (MAM), Santos Dumont Airport, and other downtown highlights. Participants of both distances (7.5 km and 15 km) receive a commemorative medal, and the top three male and female participants in each distance are awarded based on gross time. The Corrida de Vera Cruz is more than a race—it’s a collective celebration of renewal and the start of a new cycle, set against the stunning backdrop of Rio at dawn on New Year’s Eve.
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8 km
The 15 km edition of the Corrida de Vera Cruz, held on the same morning—31 December 2025 at 07:00 AM—starts at Aterro do Flamengo and routes past Rio’s famous landmarks including the Museum of Tomorrow, the MAM, National Historical Museum, and Santos Dumont Airport, before concluding back at Aterro do Flamengo.
A 7.5 km version of the Corrida de Vera Cruz, organized by the State and City of Rio de Janeiro in partnership with Norte Marketing and Running Land, takes place on Tuesday, 31 December 2025, starting at Aterro do Flamengo near the Monumento aos Pracinhas at 07:00 AM and follows the full stretch of the Aterro do Flamengo between the Trevo dos Estudantes and Enseada de Botafogo before returning to the start point.
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FAQs
What is the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
How long is the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
Where does the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
How can I prepare for the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
The 15 km edition of the Corrida de Vera Cruz, held on the same morning—31 December 2025 at 07:00 AM—starts at Aterro do Flamengo and routes past Rio’s famous landmarks including the Museum of Tomorrow, the MAM, National Historical Museum, and Santos Dumont Airport, before concluding back at Aterro do Flamengo.
The Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km is 15km long.
The Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Runna classifies the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
The 15 km edition of the Corrida de Vera Cruz, held on the same morning—31 December 2025 at 07:00 AM—starts at Aterro do Flamengo and routes past Rio’s famous landmarks including the Museum of Tomorrow, the MAM, National Historical Museum, and Santos Dumont Airport, before concluding back at Aterro do Flamengo.
How long is the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
The Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km is 15km long.
Where does the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km take place?
The Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is the elevation gain of the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
Runna classifies the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Corrida de Vera Cruz 15km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
How long is the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
Where does the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
How can I prepare for the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
A 7.5 km version of the Corrida de Vera Cruz, organized by the State and City of Rio de Janeiro in partnership with Norte Marketing and Running Land, takes place on Tuesday, 31 December 2025, starting at Aterro do Flamengo near the Monumento aos Pracinhas at 07:00 AM and follows the full stretch of the Aterro do Flamengo between the Trevo dos Estudantes and Enseada de Botafogo before returning to the start point.
The Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km is 7km long.
The Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Runna classifies the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
A 7.5 km version of the Corrida de Vera Cruz, organized by the State and City of Rio de Janeiro in partnership with Norte Marketing and Running Land, takes place on Tuesday, 31 December 2025, starting at Aterro do Flamengo near the Monumento aos Pracinhas at 07:00 AM and follows the full stretch of the Aterro do Flamengo between the Trevo dos Estudantes and Enseada de Botafogo before returning to the start point.
How long is the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
The Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km is 7km long.
Where does the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km take place?
The Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is the elevation gain of the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
Runna classifies the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Corrida de Vera Cruz 7.5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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