November 2003: Curitiba International Marathon 

Brazilian Rildo Alves won the 7th edition of the Curitiba International Marathon with the time of 2:19:59. Second place, two minutes after the winner, was the kenyan Metto Kipkering Philemon, while 3rd place was other kenyan Kipchumba Joshua. 

The winner of the female race was the brazilian Rosa Jussara Barbosa in 2:48:07. This is a extremely tough marathon due to the hills and hot weather.