Marabana

Marabana

Marabana

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Marabana is the name of the most popular marathon in Cuba. Since 1987 the Marabana has been held in Havana, Cuba, during the month of November (third Sunday of November). It contains both a half marathon and a marathon in a circuit around the most central avenues in Havana, starting and finishing in Old Havana. Both circuits are certified by the AIMS/IASF. The half marathon is 21 km and 97.50 m, while the marathon is 42 km and 195 m.

Quick Facts Date, Location ...
Runners passing by 26th avenue / Marabana 2006

Technical specifications

Some specifications[1] of the marathon are the following:

Course of the Half Marathon. The sense is counter-clockwise. Larger version of the map here File:Marabana Marathon Course Map.png

Three different races are held:

  • Marathon: 42,195 meters
  • Half marathon: 21,097.50 meters
  • Mini-marathon por la paz: 4,219 meters

Limit Time:

  • Marathon 5 hours
  • Half marathon 3 hours
Histogram of the half marathon speeds in Marabana 2012. Computed out of the official speeds reports.

Supply stations are found every 2 kilometers and first aid stations are found every 3 kilometers.

Histogram of the speeds in the 10 km race in Marabana 2012. Computed out of the official speeds reports.

Records

Marathon

  • Men - 2:13:37
  • Women - 2.43:40

Half marathon:

  • Men - 1.03:40
  • Women - 1.14:56

Subscription Fee

  • 50 Cuban Convertible Pesos (Approx. 50 USD)

Half marathon winners

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Marathon winners

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See also

Marathon articles
Cuban runners

References

  1. [1]
    Official Site of Marabana
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