Aruba Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm and humid, strong winds
Runners will face consistent temperatures around 81°F and high humidity at 86%, which may feel oppressive. With maximum winds reaching 23 mph from the ESE, the crosswinds in miles 1-10 and 12-23 will challenge pacing, while tailwinds in miles 11 and 24 provide brief relief. Adjusting pace conservatively is advised to manage the heat and wind effects, especially in the exposed sections.
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Race Info
The Aruba Marathon starts and finishes on the beach at the Hilton Aruba in Palm Beach, running two loops of the same waterfront course between Eagle Beach and the California Lighthouse. The marathon starts at 3:00 am, with the first loop run in the dark and the second in daylight alongside the half marathon and 10K fields. The flat, AIMS-certified course is a Boston qualifier and a qualifying race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships. It is held on the first Sunday of June.