• Through this sporting event, the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce continues strengthening its presence in the region, boosting the economy, and positively impacting the province of Sumapaz.

• This race complements the closing marathon calendar of 2025 and evolves to continue the joint initiative that, in 2024, was carried out together with the Government of Cundinamarca in Zipaquirá.

• Beyond covering three distances according to the athlete’s profile (5K, 10K, and 21K), the race offers the opportunity to explore the tourism, cultural, and gastronomic offerings of the capital of the province of Sumapaz and its surroundings.

• More information and registrations here.

Bogotá, August 2025. The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce (CCB) announced this Friday the holding of the CCB Andean Half Marathon, an event that will take place next November 30 in Fusagasugá, Cundinamarca, with the aim of strengthening the local economy, encouraging tourism and sports practices, as well as promoting an active and healthy lifestyle around culture, sports, and entrepreneurship.

This new edition of the Andean Half Marathon complements the 2025 year-end marathon calendar and continues the successful event held in 2024 jointly with the Government of Cundinamarca, between Zipaquirá and Cogua. On that occasion, the event brought together more than 7,000 athletes and generated an economic impact reflected in a hotel occupancy rate of over 98%, the creation of 800 direct jobs in the region, and a sales increase of between 15% and 20% compared to a regular weekend in general commerce, according to estimates from the Zipaquirá Secretariat of Economic Development.

Ovidio Claros Polanco, Executive President of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, stated:

“With the Andean Half Marathon CCB, we want to activate the entire value chain of tourism, gastronomy, commerce, and services in Fusagasugá and the entire province of Sumapaz, which is a great contribution to its economic growth. We invite athletes from the region and the country to participate in this event, which contributes to the socio-economic transformation of the territory.”

He added:

“To the people of Fusagasugá and, in general, to the entire province of Sumapaz, we thank you for hosting the Andean Half Marathon CCB and extend an invitation to take an active part in this event, enjoy this family-friendly space, and take advantage of the massive attendance of athletes and their families to increase the sales of your businesses.”

For his part, William García Fayad, Mayor of Fusagasugá, said:

“On November 30, the ‘Garden City of Colombia’ will host an extremely important event — we will have the Andean Half Marathon 2025 here in Fusagasugá, with more than 5,000 athletes and their companions in attendance. This is a very positive activity, as it will greatly help us reactivate the municipality’s and the province’s economy. We will have full hotel occupancy, excellent results for the gastronomic sector, entrepreneurs, and commerce.”

He added:

“I want to extend a very special invitation to athletics enthusiasts and those who enjoy these kinds of sporting activities nationwide to come to the ‘Garden City of Colombia’ for the Andean Half Marathon 2025 and enjoy green landscapes, colorful sunsets, and our biodiversity with every step toward the finish line.”

Categories, distances, and cost per person

The Andean Half Marathon CCB includes the following categories and distances:

21 kilometers – Cost per person: $100,000 COP (Includes: race kit with shirt, medal for finishers, bib number, timing chip, and items from partners and sponsors, among other benefits with local businesses).

10 kilometers - Cost per person $ 80,000 COP (Includes: Race kit with T-shirt, medal for finishers, numbering, chip and elements of allies and sponsors, among other benefits with businesses in the municipali

5 kilometers - Cost per person $ 60,000 COP (Includes: Race kit with T-shirt, medal for finishers, numbering, chip and elements of allies and sponsors, among other benefits with businesses in the municipality).

According to data from the CCB Commercial Registry, the municipality has 7,612 active companies. Its business fabric is made up of the agriculture, commerce, personal services, construction, and tourism sectors.

• 33% of companies are linked to the Food Security cluster, 11% to construction, 5% to fashion, and 5% to specialized commerce.

• 50% of companies are concentrated in activities related to retail trade (food, beverages, hardware, and clothing) and personal services (beauty, mechanics, health).

Currently, there are more than 800 companies engaged in retail trade, prepared foods, beverages, and bakery that can integrate as suppliers and partners for tourism.

According to the Fusagasugá Mayor’s Office, the municipality has 292 tourism service providers, representing a commitment to economic diversification focused on rural, recreational, and wellness tourism.

Fusagasugá offers around 237 lodging establishments and approximately 1,900 rooms with ample capacity.

The municipality is located 63 km from Bogotá. To get there, you can take the Sumapaz Highway toward Girardot, where a third lane was recently opened, reducing travel times. Another option is the route through the municipality of Sibaté.

Fusagasugá has more than 170,000 inhabitants and is one of the most populous cities in the department. It is located at 1,728 meters above sea level and enjoys a mild climate with average temperatures ranging between 19°C and 22°C.