Marabana


[image:marabana.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Runners passing by 26th avenue / Marabana 2006]
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. 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:
Supply stations are found every 2 kilometers and first aid stations are found every 3 kilometers.

Records

Marathon
Half marathon:
  • Men - 1.03:40
  • Women - 1.14:56
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