Marabana Havana Marathon

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Sports & AdventureHavana
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceMarabana's course runs directly through
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CUP
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Marabana Havana Marathon in Havana

Running through central Havana every November since 1987, Marabana offers AIMS and World Athletics certified marathon and half marathon distances on a single circuit starting and finishing in Old Havana. Recent editions have drawn more than five thousand runners, including hundreds from the United States, making it one of the Caribbean's longest-running and most internationally attended marathon events.

Marabana has sent runners through Havana's central avenues every November since 1987, making it one of the longest-running marathon events in the Caribbean and Latin America.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Marabana's course runs directly through Havana's working city centre, past the Malecon seafront and colonial Old Havana streets, rather than a closed park loop, giving runners genuine street-level access to the capital's everyday urban fabric during the race itself

02

The mystery stays covered

Its 1987 founding date and unbroken run since then make it an unusually long-established marathon for the region, and its draw of hundreds of United States-based runners in recent editions is notable given the broader logistical and political complexity of Cuba travel for Americans

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Marabana Havana Marathon is documented as a recurring sports-adventure festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Havana, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Marabana's course runs directly through Havana's working city centre, past the Malecon seafront and colonial Old Havana streets, rather than a closed...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Standard lightweight running kit suited to warm, humid conditions works best; breathable fabrics and moisture-wicking socks matter given November's Caribbean heat even in the early morning...

Safety

At Marabana Havana Marathon, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Havana, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

CUP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.14 N, 82.36 WOpen in Google Maps

Havana, Havana, Cuba

Nearest airportHAV — José Martí
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Havana, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Havana via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Havana, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearStandard lightweight running kit suited to warm, humid conditions works best; breathable fabrics and moisture-wicking socks matter given November's Caribbean heat even in the early morning hours.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cuba and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Marabana Havana Marathon?

Marabana Havana Marathon is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Marabana Havana Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Havana, Cuba. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Havana, Havana, Cuba

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
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