COURSE MAP:View Course Map (subject to change)
DATE: January 15, 2012
START TIME: 6:00 am
LOCATION: Junkanoo Beach, west of downtown Nassau
| Period | Costs |
|---|---|
| Thru May 31 | $50 |
| Thru November 15 | $80 |
| Thru December 31 | $100 |
| Thru January 10 | $110 |
| At Expo | $120 |
Online registration closes midnight January 10, 2012
Download printable version of the registration form.
Plan on arriving at Junkanoo Beach no later than 5:00 am so you have time to drop off any personal items at Gear Drop-Off, use the port-o-potty one last time, hydrate and stretch prior to the start of the race.
Like all marathons, Marathon Bahamas is 26.2 miles. What differentiates us from other marathons is that our country is steeped in history and culture, world renown for its tourism product and a great vacation destination….as a marathoner, you get to run through it all!
“The body does not want you to do this. As you run, it tells you to stop but the mind must be strong. You always go too far for your body. You must handle the pain with strategy…It is not age; it is not diet. It is the will to succeed.”
Jacqueline Gareau, 1980 Boston Marathon champ
Marathon Course Description
Start Location: Junkanoo Beach, immediately west of downtown Nassau (oceanfront)
Finish Location: Oceanfront at Arawak Cay, 1/8 mile west of downtown
Experience running through historical downtown Nassau and over to world-famous Paradise Island before heading east into an amazing Bahamas sunrise during your scenic oceanfront run. Your running tour continues west hugging the northern shore of exciting Cable Beach and western Nassau before returning to a dramatic oceanfront finish at Arawak Cay.
There are mile markers along the course. There are Wacky Water Stations located approximately every two miles, along the course, to mile 16 and then every mile thereafter. Gel stations are located at miles 18 and 22. There are port-o-lets located along the course. There are first aid tents, located along the course plus at the finish lines, and bike patrols to assist participants if needed.
Marathon Participant Perks:
Scenic, historic course
Goodie bag
Tech shirt
Unique commemorative finisher medal
On course entertainment
7-hour course limit
Chronotrack timing system
Finisher’s certificate
5000 Free Spirit™ bonus miles
POST RACE
Once you cross the finish line you will receive cold bottled water, receive your finishers medal, go through the Runner’s Food Line for a variety of food selections and pick up your personal belongings from Baggage Drop-Off. The Medical Tent is conveniently located at the end of the finish line. Arawak Cay offers a great venue for all participants to reunite with family and friends, enjoy food, music, vendor displays and cheer other Marathon participants.
AWARDS
Overall male and female
Overall male and female masters
Overall male and female residents
Top three male and female finishers, in five-year age groups,
Under 19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45- 49; 50- 54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+
No double-dipping allowed
The awards ceremony will take place on the Oceanfront stage at 9:15 a.m. Age group awards can be picked up at the Information Tent at 9:30 a.m. Results will be posted on an ongoing basis.
No awards will be mailed.
Your Race Certificate and Photos
Your personalized post-race Half Marathon or Marathon certificate and photos will be available approximately one week after the event.
We will not be mailing out certificates. By printing yours at home you can celebrate your achievement as soon as possible.
The goal of Marathon Bahamas is to make this a SAFE and ENJOYABLE experience for participants and spectators.
Marathon Rules:
Participants without a bib number will not be allowed on the course.
There will be NO late starts.
Know your limits.
Always use common sense and be courteous to other participants.
Bicycle Patrol Marshalls will be riding among the participants to be sure that all rules are followed and safety is being practiced.
Bicycle Patrol Marshalls and Sweep vehicles will be traveling along the course to provide assistance as necessary
