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from Aruba can win 2 KLM return tickets to Amsterdam. After the Finish celebration a “Tombula”
will take place and the winner will be announced.
“For the first edition, we expect to welcome between 1,500 and 2,000 participants of which
approximately one-third will come from abroad. 1.400 participants are currently registered
online. Some of them are famous world record marathon runners, who completed the numerous
marathons in countries around the World. They will enjoy their “RUN-cation” in Aruba. We are
proud that from the top 5 runners, 4 runners will run the first race in Aruba: Nr 1: Brent Weigner
(151 countries), Nr 2: John Wallace (132 Countries), Nr 4: Peter Bennett and Nguyen (117
countries).”
The race is organized on an international level (AIMS/IAAF certified) and because of the various
distances, accessible for everybody. It is our primary goal to make our running events an
unforgettable lifetime experience.
With four (4) distances there is a suitable distance for everyone
The 5K and 10 K is for runners and walkers
Participation internationally and locally, men and women
Each participant receives a personal (bib) race number, online time registration, cotton event T-
shirt, luxury medal, plenty of water posts including sports drink and fruit
Everyone who registers and pays before May 10th receives a race/bib number with their name
on it (until the limit of 2.000 participants is reached)
Beautiful course along the spectacular scenery of Aruba
Free App with 'Live Track & Trace'. Family and friends can follow each participant
Free certificate for each participant with their name and distance
Finish of all distances will be on the beach in between the Marriott Resort and Ritz-Carlton
followed by the Awards ceremony with prizes for the numbers 1 to 3 man/woman and man
"After party on the Beach"
DRI-Fit Running shirt, Singlet, Pasta Party, personal finish photo & video by Marathon
photos.com are optional
In addition to ensuring a festive and sporting atmosphere, the safety of the participants and the
public is of course the highest priority
Certified Race: Mr. Wim Jonkman, AA level Measurer from AIMS / IAAF measured and certified
the course so that the KLM Aruba Marathon is an official race. AIMS is the Association of
International Marathons and Distance with International Association of Athletic Federations
(IAAF) on all matters related to international road races.