The Bahamas marathon features 26.2 miles of history, beauty, scenery and loaded with miles of ocean views. If you’re searching for the ideal international winter running event with close proximity to the US, an ocean font start and finish, affordable accommodations and an incredible family vacation, Marathon Bahamas is for you!

The race course was designed to showcase many of the focal points of this amazing destination including scenic downtown Nassau with its historic buildings, the glamour of Paradise Island, the business districts, exciting Cable Beach and the life of the residents hugging the northern shore of the Island. With the lure of a big city and the ease of tropical utopia, Nassau is considered by many, including runners!!!

 

Course highlights

 

The race course was designed to showcase many of the focal points of this amazing destination including quaint and scenic downtown Nassau with its historic buildings and dramatically upgraded Cruise Port, the glitz and glamour of Paradise Island, the business districts, exciting Cable Beach and the life of the residents hugging the northern shore of the Island.
The marathon starts at Arawak Cay (west of downtown Nassau) heading east through downtown Nassau via Woodes Rodgers Wharf and existing on east Street to Bay Street. Route continues east to Montagu Beach (exit) making a turnaround at Montague Beach (entrance). The course loops west returning to downtown passing the starting line area, hugging the northern shores of Cable Beach, Delaporte and West Bay Street with the turnaround in the Gambier Village area. The dramatic finish is via the eastern entrance of Western Esplanade – ocean front!

Start address: Arawak Cay, The Bahamas

Finish address: Arawak Cay, The Bahamas