Marathon Tours & Travel announce the launch of the inaugural Amazon Marathon

March 17, 2026

A bucket-list jungle running adventure set deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest

BOSTON, MA. (March 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Marathon Tours & Travel, global leaders in running travel experiences, has announced the launch of the inaugural Amazon Marathon, a brand-new endurance event taking runners deep into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon in September 2026.

Taking place on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, in Puerto Maldonado on the edge of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, the Amazon Marathon offers runners a rare opportunity to race in one of the most biodiverse and remarkable regions in the world. The event blends trail running with cultural immersion and adventure, providing access to a part of the world that few people would ever be fortunate enough to experience in their lifetime.

There will be distances to suit all runners; with marathon, half marathon, and 10.5km, all taking place on a looped jungle trail course. With race capacity intentionally limited, estimated to be 50 runners in its first year, the Amazon Marathon is designed as an intimate experience for adventurous runners seeking a special bucket-list challenge.

Unlike many jungle or ultra-style events, the Amazon Marathon is a fully packaged, hosted experience delivered by Marathon Tours & Travel, with all international runners to travel as part of an official programme. This ensures a strong focus on safety, sustainability and seamless logistics in a remote environment, while allowing runners to focus on the adventure itself.

Participants can expect a carefully curated itinerary, including:

• Domestic transfers within Peru
• Pre-race accommodation and welcome experiences in Lima
• Race-week accommodation in unique jungle lodges and hotels
• Expert on-the-ground support from the Marathon Tours & Travel team
• Optional post-race extension, including the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Jeff Adams, President of Marathon Tours & Travel, said: “The Amazon Marathon is the definition of a bucket-list race. It’s not just about covering the distance, it’s about where you are, what you are able to experience and the stories you take home. Running in the Amazon rainforest is something very few people ever get to do, and we’re proud to be launching an event that makes that possible in a safe, supported and unforgettable way.”

Sandra Fernández – Biologist and President of Bajo Madre de Dios Tourism Association, said: “With a vision of collaboration, local businesses came together to promote the Bajo Madre de Dios as a unique nature and living culture destination that preserves the Amazon rainforest through sustainable tourism. Hosting the Amazon Marathon is a great honor for us and we are excited to expand our partnerships, supporting this important ecosystem for humanity as a whole.”

With limited places available, runners are encouraged to register their interest early via: https://marathontours.com/en-us/events/amazon-marathon

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Contact

Kate Allan – Compete PR Ltd
Email: kate@competepr.com
Phone: +44 7754 072648

About Marathon Tours & Travel

Founded by runner and travel visionary Thom Gilligan in 1979, Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is a longstanding recognized leader and innovator in the destination travel industry for runners and their supporters. With offices in Boston (USA), Manchester (UK) and Adelaide (Australia), the team has industry-leading global prominence.

Marathon Tours & Travel are an approved International Tour Operator to many marathons and other running events, including the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which consists of the Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the Tokyo Marathon, TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS and candidate races – the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and Shanghai Marathon.

Their global team of Trip Designers, Trip Leaders and Trip Specialists makes each trip they offer unique and special. They have sought out the best in the industry, and their combined knowledge and experience makes them a global leader in the endurance sports travel industry.

MTT also owns a number of global events, including Patagonia Running Festival Marathon, Madagascar Marathon, Antarctica Marathon®, Arctic Marathon and Kangaroo Island Marathon; and the team is excited about further expansion plans across 2026 and beyond.