A sport event with international attendance wil take place in the midst of the glamorous scenery of Havana. A journey which will let you experience the sport competition and the nostalgia of Old Havana.
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On the 16th of November the starting signal of the International Marathon Marbana in Havana will be fired. Participants from all over the world are expected. Besides the marathon there will be a halfmarathon, 15 km, and 10 km tracks available. The marathontrack leads through numerous neighborhoods, along the water front Malecón with a view onto the Bay of Havana and old Manor Houses. Along the track you can admire architecture which is over 400-years old and historical settings like the Old Town with its treasured colonial buildings. You can see the monuments like the Capitolio (based on the Capitol in Washington D.C.), the fortification Cabana at the harbor entry, the fortification Morro, the castle La Fuerza, the famous Hotel Nacional, the Plaza de la Revolución, and the Parque Central.
All our hotels are very close to the starting point and finish line of the marathon!
One day before the Marabana, on the 15th of November, the internationally recognized running project Maracuba will take place for the 10th time. It mobilizes over 1.000.000 runners and is said to be the largest running event. At the same time walkers and runners of all ages from hundereds of municipalities, remote spots, and mountain regions will commence running 3.000 and 4.000 meter tracks. The entire country will celebrate this day and every runner will be a part of a memorable running experience.
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CUBA STARTRAVEL organizes a fascinating sport trip especially for runners who want to participate at the MARABANA Marathon or the Half Marathon. For this purpose we work closely with the MARABANA organizational team and will have our own guides on-the-spot. After the event we recommend a connecting week at the wonderful beaches of the Playas del Este near Havana, the Playa Ancon near the colonial town of Trinidad or Scuba Diving at the world famous spot of Maria La Gorda at the western tip fo the island! |
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Track Facts The circuit of the marathon and half marathon is AIMS/IASF certified and is 21km and 97.50 m long. Both start and finish lines coincide, and running it twice sums the distance of 42,195km. Time allowed: Marathon 5 hours, half marathon 3 hours Timing: electronical Station: every 3 km water stops and medical stations Records: Marathon - Men 2:13:37, Women - 2:43:29 Best times: Halfmarathon - Men 1:04:10, Women 1:14:56 |
Climatic Facts In the capital city in November the temperature is primarily 22°C (72° F) with minor thermal fluctuation. During November low figures of sun height are reported, which correspond to a low degree of solar radiation, reaching its peak figures at 12:00 p.m. Cold fronts from the northeast can reach the coast which cool down the air, elevate the sea disturbance and cause the famous sea penetrations at the Malecón. Statistically seen, during this time 2-3 cold fronts over 1-3 days can appear. The change from colder to warmer climate can stress your circulation thus it is recommended for participants from Europe and North America to acclimate completely before running the marathon or half marathon. (The acclimating days are considered in the itinerary.) |
Facts for Runners Official time measurement Admission: conventional runners, handicapped (people in wheel chairs, blind people with guide, deaf people) Allowed piece of sport equipments are only wheel chairs and hand-bikes. Categories: Free - under 30 years, Sub-master 30-35, Master A 36-40, Master B 41-45, Master C 46-50, Master D 51-55, Master E 56-60, Master F 61-65, Master G for over 66 years. Awarding: First three overall places both in men’s and women’s as well as first three places in each category in men’s and women’s marathon and half marathon, special awards for deaf, blind, and wheel chair runners. Certificate: all runners who finished the race will receive a Participation certificate with the time performed, general placing and placing by category The event’s medal and t-shirt If requested you can take a medical check-up prior to the event and after the event Marathon’s dinner familiarization Tour. |
