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
- Marathon 5 hours
- Half marathon 3 hours
Records
MarathonHalf marathon:
- Men - 1.03:40
- Women - 1.14:56