Maratón de La Habana-MARABANA
La Habana, CU · Sunday 17 November 2024
La Habana provides a atmospheric backdrop for distance running, with the race taking runners through the streets of Cuba's historic capital city. The course starts and finishes on Avenida Independencia, threading through a city known for its colonial architecture, music, beaches, and culinary traditions. Runners will experience the character of Old Havana while also encountering the broader urban landscape, all set against the Caribbean climate and the local culture that defines this island setting. The course itself is fundamentally flat to gently rolling, with only modest elevation changes across the 42.2 kilometre distance. Runners won't face any significant hills or technical terrain, making this a straightforward route that rewards steady pacing and aerobic fitness rather than climbing ability. The certified international circuit is the only officially sanctioned marathon course in Cuba, and its relatively benign topography means the real challenge will come from the climate and the rhythm of the race itself rather than any demands from the landscape.
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Adjusted Time
4:32:15
Time difference: +32.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain54m
Elevation High36m
Elevation Low0m
Maratón de La Habana-MARABANA 2024 Course Analysis
Maratón de La Habana-MARABANA is a full marathon held in La Habana, CU, scheduled for Sunday 17 November 2024. The course is run on trail surface with 54m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 36m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Maratón de La Habana-MARABANA website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 54m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 36m above sea level — a 36m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Surface Type: Trail
Maratón de La Habana-MARABANA is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Maratón de La Habana-MARABANA?
Our difficulty rating for Maratón de La Habana-MARABANA is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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