Cartago Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm day, hydrate early
Runners will face temperatures starting at 67°F, peaking at 75°F by the end of the race. Humidity will be high at 72%, prompting the need for hydration strategies throughout. With light winds from the SE, pacing should remain consistent, but runners are advised to start conservatively to manage the heat.
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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.
