KLM Aruba Marathon

KLM Aruba Marathon 2026

Lace up your running shoes and experience Aruba in motion at the KLM Aruba Marathon, an internationally recognized road race set against the island’s most breathtaking scenery.

Now in its 8th edition, this AIMS- and World Athletics-certified marathon is also a Boston Marathon qualifier and part of the qualification pathway for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply soaking in the views, there’s a distance for every runner.

Follow a stunning coastal course that winds past swaying palm trees, iconic Divi Divi trees, and Aruba’s crystal-clear turquoise waters. Along the way, you’ll pass landmarks like Eagle Beach and the California Lighthouse, while being cheered on by the island’s warm and enthusiastic community.

Race Highlights

• Multiple race distances for all fitness levels

• Scenic oceanfront course with iconic island views

• Internationally certified marathon & Boston qualifier

• Vibrant atmosphere and local support along the route

Awards & Recognition

• Overall Winners: Top 3 male and female finishers in each distance receive special cup awards

• Course Record Bonus: Break the marathon record (2:37:13) and win the overall title to earn a $2,500 cash prize

• Aruban Champions: Fastest local male and female marathon runners win a KLM return ticket and entry to the Amsterdam Marathon

• Age Group Awards: Gold, silver, and bronze medals for top finishers in each category

Every participant will receive a personalized bib, official timing, a commemorative finisher medal, and a complimentary event shirt. Optional add-ons include the traditional pasta party and charity donation.

After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with a lively beachside finish party alongside friends, family, and fellow runners.

Make your runcation complete and stay in our Start & Finish Hotel Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort. 

Registration is open until the maximum of 3,000 participants is reached.

Program:

Saturday June 6th, 2026

Start 5:30 pm 5km 

05:00-07:00 pm Awards Ceremony & Celebration Party on the Beach

Sunday June 7th, 2026

02:45 am Luggage drop-off open until 9:00 am

03:00 am Start Full Marathon

05:15 am Start Half Marathon

06:15 am Start 10 km

07:30-10:30 am Awards Ceremony (8.30 am) and Celebration Party on the Beach 

Entry Requirements:

Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. 

Time cut off: You must be able to complete the Full Marathon in 6 hours and the Half Marathon in 4 hours. Runners who are reached by the sweeper vehicle, based on the passing-time table, and will therefore certainly exceed the time limit will be called upon by a member of the jury to leave the race and, for reasons of safety, get into the sweeper vehicle. Time table: 5 km: 00:42:39/ 3:57:39, 10 km: 01:25:18/ 4:40:18, 15 km: 02:07:58/ 5:22:58, Half Marathon 03:00:00/ 6:15:00, 25 km: 03:18:16/ 6:48:16, 30 km: 04:15:55/ 7:30:55, 35 km: 04:58:35/ 8:13:35, 40 km: 05:41:14/ 8:56:14, Marathon: 06:00:00/ 9:15:00

You must be at least 16 years old to run the Half Marathon.

You must be at least 18 years old to run the Marathon.

You must be at least 14 years old to run the 10K. There is no age limit to walk the 10K.

You must be at least 12 years old to run the 5K. No age limit on the 5K walk.

You must be in good health and physically prepared to run the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or 5K.

If you are registered for the Marathon you may finish as a Half Marathoner. No registered Half Marathon participant will be scored as a Full-marathon finisher if he/she chooses to do the Full marathon. You will be considered a bandit runner.

Race numbers are required to participate. NO BANDITS!

You must show a photo ID to pick-up your race packet.

NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP!

NO race day registration.

NO skateboards, bikes, dogs or in-line skates will be allowed on the course.

Your registration confirmation will be emailed.

Registration Updates and Changes – Please contact organizers at info@arubainternationalmarathon.com 

Participation is at participants own Risk