Marabana Cuba

La Habana, Cuba · Monday 16 November 2026

Marabana Cuba, also known as the Havana Marathon, is a prestigious event held annually in Havana, Cuba. The race features a marathon, half marathon, and shorter distances like the 10K and 5K, with the course starting and finishing on Avenida Independencia. The route passes through unique areas of Havana, including Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a blend of cultural richness and scenic beauty.

Difficulty Calculator

Your Marathon Time

Adjusted Time

4:29:09

Very Difficult

Time difference: +29.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.

Course Details

Elevation Gain74m

Elevation High39m

Elevation Low0m

Weather Forecast

High27°C

Low23°C

Chance of Rain10%

How hard is Marabana Cuba?

Very Difficultharder than 84% of marathons

Flattest / easiestHardest

On our difficulty model, Marabana Cuba plays about 30 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #189 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #1 of 2 in Cuba. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.

What will you run at Marabana Cuba?

Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.

Average-course time	On Marabana Cuba	Difference
3:00:00	3:21:14	+21:14
3:30:00	3:55:12	+25:12
4:00:00	4:29:09	+29:09
4:30:00	5:03:07	+33:07
5:00:00	5:37:09	+37:09
5:30:00	6:11:14	+41:14
6:00:00	6:45:22	+45:22

Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.

Marabana Cuba 2026 Course Analysis

Marabana Cuba is a full marathon held in La Habana, Cuba. It is scheduled for Monday 16 November 2026. The course is run on mixed surface with 74m of total climbing, with its high point near 39m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Marabana Cuba website.

Elevation Profile

This is a very flat course, with only 74m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.

Expected Race Day Weather

Based on historical weather data for November, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 23°C and 27°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (10%), so dry conditions are likely.

Surface Type: Mixed

Marabana Cuba features a mixed-surface course, combining sections of road with unpaved terrain such as gravel paths, parkland, or boardwalks. Mixed courses add variety but also introduce some unpredictability in footing. Expect slightly slower times than on a pure road course, and road-trail hybrid shoes may be the best footwear option.

Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Marabana Cuba against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.