Cartago Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, adjust pace early
Runners will face a temperature range from 63°F to 75°F, starting at 67°F. Humidity will be high at 72%, which may warrant a conservative pacing strategy. Light wind from the SE will be negligible, but runners should stay hydrated throughout. Pre-race temperatures feel like 62°F, so a light layer might be beneficial.
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Race Info
The Cartago Marathon is a marathon and half marathon held each April in Cartago, Costa Rica, about 25 km east of San José. The point-to-point course starts near Mall Paseo Metrópoli in Cartago at roughly 1,427 meters of elevation and finishes in Orosi at 1,055 meters, a net descent of 372 meters. The route is AIMS-certified and qualifies for the Boston Marathon.
