Marabana

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.

Technical specifications
Some specifications of the marathon are the following:

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



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



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)