Posts Tagged ‘sports events’
Saint Sebastian Race 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011The Saint Sebastian Race, or a corrida de São Sebastião, is a traditional 10km race that celebrates Rio’s patron saint. The first five women and men to cross the finishing line are rewarded with a trophy or prizes.
Iemanja Festival 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011Every year, people congregate on the golden beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon to worship the Goddess of the Sea, Iemanja. Throngs of Umbanda followers enact their rites of worship alongside hundreds of thousands of new year revellers.
Rio Half Marathon 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011The Rio Half Marathon invites sporty men and women to jog through beautiful Rio de Janeiro. The route follows the shoreline from Sao Conrado to Flamengo, through Ipanema and Copacabana – the views are surely an inspiration to the runners.
Rio Sport Show
Tuesday, May 17, 2011Between 14 and 16th of this June, you can go and visit the Rio Sport Show, where lots of big brands will show off their latest gear not only to sporty types, but also to industry people from all over the world who will come to see the latest innovations and products in this ever-changing [...]
Rio Marathon
Tuesday, May 17, 2011The Rio Marathon will be organized on June 17th and will start at Recreio, passing through Barra, Sao Conrado, the wonderful beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, and crossing the line in Flamengo. It is considered by many to feature the most beautiful route in the entire world.


