Guayaquil Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm and humid, pace conservatively
Runners will face temperatures starting at 79°F, rising to 88°F by the end, with high humidity at 82% and a dew point of 74°F. Light wind from the S will not significantly affect performance. To manage the heat, it's advisable to start conservatively and hydrate frequently throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Guayaquil Marathon is Ecuador's oldest World Athletics-certified marathon, first run in 2005 and held every year on the first Sunday of October during the city's independence-week celebrations. The 42.195-kilometer course starts and finishes outside the Palacio Municipal at the corner of República de Guayaquil and Pichincha streets, near the Malecón 2000 waterfront. A 12K, a 21K half marathon and a 5K run alongside it, all starting at 4:00 AM. The race is a Boston Marathon qualifier and draws more than 2,000 runners from Ecuador and neighboring countries such as Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.
