Every beach, forest and body of water in Rio attests to the fact that Cariocas are in the midst of an enduring love-affair with sport and fitness.

Sporting events throughout the city are the ideal setting for cariocas to combine their passion for sports with their predilection for socializing and the grandiose spectacle.

Sporting activities in football, volleyball, surfing and running, abound across the city, to exhilarate and satisfy the active souls on its shores - every year private organizations and the city host a number of sporting events, including long runs,  and a wide range of competitive sporting events at key carioca landmarks.