KLM Curaçao Marathon
The Lowdown
The KLM Curaçao Marathon takes place each November in Willemstad, Curaçao, with a full weekend of racing: the Cavalier Logistics 5K on Saturday evening, followed on Sunday by the HBN Law & Tax 10K, the BDO Half Marathon, and the KLM Full Marathon. Founded in 2014, the event is AIMS/World Athletics certified and serves as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group Qualifier. The scenic waterfront course crosses the Queen Emma pontoon bridge, nicknamed the 'swinging old lady,' and the Juliana Bridge, one of the tallest bridges in the world at 185 feet above sea level. Runners pass along Curaçao's Caribbean coastline and through the historic Punda district under warm trade winds. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has served as title sponsor since the marathon's first edition.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Queen Emma Bridge (pontoon bridge, 'swinging old lady')
Juliana Bridge (185 feet above sea level)
Punda historic district
Curaçao waterfront
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Willemstad, Curaçao
CW
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the full marathon
Required Documents
- Photo ID
- Confirmation of registration
Entry Methods
- Online registration via curacaomarathon.com
Cancellation & Refund Policy
See official race website for refund/deferral policy
Race weekend starts Saturday evening with the 5K and continues Sunday morning with the 10K, half marathon, and full marathon.
AIMS/World Athletics certified course.
Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group Qualifier.
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