Maraton Internacional de Panama is a very well organized marathon race. Runners have the choice between the full and the half marathon. The expo takes place in a hotel in … MORE
Maraton Internacional de Panama is a very well organized marathon race. Runners have the choice between the full and the half marathon. The expo takes place in a hotel in downtown which is easily to find. Very unspectacular in a small room you get your bib and a quite nice T-shirt. The full marathon starts at 4.30 am which makes sense as Panama City is hot and humid like hell. The half marathon starts at 6 am although the internet page said 6.40 am. Fortunately the lady at the expo told me to be on time as the race would start at 6 am. Start and finish takes place on a parking space in front of Intercontinental and Le Meridien Hotel on famous Balboa Avenue which makes it VERY easy if you´re staying in one of these hotels. The course is quite nice with several uphill parts and give runners a good impression of the city of Panama. Very nice medal at the finish and good atmosphere. Cold water is provided very frequently and believe me: you need it – not only to drink it but also to pour it over you and cool you down. I can highly recommend this race if you´re fine with hot and humid conditions (talking about 30-35 degrees celsius and 90-100% humidity).
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Maraton Internacional de Panama is a very well organized marathon race. Runners have the choice between the full and the half marathon. The expo takes place in a hotel in … MORE
Maraton Internacional de Panama is a very well organized marathon race. Runners have the choice between the full and the half marathon. The expo takes place in a hotel in downtown which is easily to find. Very unspectacular in a small room you get your bib and a quite nice T-shirt. The full marathon starts at 4.30 am which makes sense as Panama City is hot and humid like hell. The half marathon starts at 6 am although the internet page said 6.40 am. Fortunately the lady at the expo told me to be on time as the race would start at 6 am. Start and finish takes place on a parking space in front of Intercontinental and Le Meridien Hotel on famous Balboa Avenue which makes it VERY easy if you´re staying in one of these hotels. The course is quite nice with several uphill parts and give runners a good impression of the city of Panama. Very nice medal at the finish and good atmosphere. Cold water is provided very frequently and believe me: you need it – not only to drink it but also to pour it over you and cool you down. I can highly recommend this race if you´re fine with hot and humid conditions (talking about 30-35 degrees celsius and 90-100% humidity).