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Saint Sebastian Race 2012

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:54:46 +0000

The 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.

The race starts at Aterro do Flamengo, between Cuautémoque square and Tucumã road.

Iemanja Festival 2011

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:10:35 +0000

Every 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

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:28:09 +0000

The 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

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:02:04 +0000

Between 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 domain that generates so much interest. The address for this event is: Avenida Rodrigues Alves, 10.

Rio Marathon

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:59 +0000

The 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.

Rio Boat Show 2011

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:38:13 +0000

This annual event will start in April and is going to end in May. The Rio Boat Show at the Marina da Gloria will be the venue for the newest boat models and the entire inventory related to the nautical department. In addition, there is also going to be an entertainment program. It is considered the biggest boat show in all Latin America, attracting a huge crowd, including a few personalities. The address for this event is Avenida Infante Dom Henrique.

ASP World Tour – Santa Catarina Pro

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:35:09 +0000

Part of the ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro will be organized at the Barra de Tijuca. Here, the world’s best surfers will compete for winning the $50,000 prize. This competitive surfing is organized by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), along a two-tier system. This is part of the World Championship Tour (WCT), the highest level where both men and women compete for the prestigious title of World Champion.

Oi Vert Jam

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:15:33 +0000

At the Oi Vert Jam (which is also known as the Rio Skate Jam) event, boys wearing long shorts will wow the crowds with their tricks. The competition promises to be fierce. The event will be located on the Lagoa Rodirgo de Freitas, Rio’s largest lake.

Motocross Freestyle Brazil Cup

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:10:35 +0000

An annual event organized every February in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the Motorcross Freestyle Brazil Cup, held on the exclusive beachside area Barra da Tijuca. Here, the country’s most important and relevant names in the game as well as international guests will make some of the most dangerous and exciting mid-air feats with their expensive motorcycles, all of them aiming the big title.

The exact address for this event is Barra de Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. If you don’t know how to get there, ask anybody as the local inhabitants all know where the beach is located – it is one of the most beautiful in the city, very popular among both tourists and local inhabitants.

Saint Sebastian Race

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:18:38 +0000

The Sain Sebastian Race is organized once per year and in 2011 it is scheduled for January 20th, starting at 9 A.M. The Saint Sebastian Race, or how the people that live there are naming it – corrida de Sao Sebastiao, is a traditional national 10 km race that every year celebrates Rio’s patron saint. The first five men and women that will successfully cross the finish line of the race will get prizes and trophies. The race will start at Aterro do Flamengo, between Cuatemoque square and Tucuma road.