Tap a contactless Visa or Mastercard (or phone) directly on the turnstile at Metro stations and Metrobus validators — this now works system-wide, so you generally don't need to buy a local card.
Getting to the start
no dedicated transit station — nearest Panama Metro Line 1, Atlapa-I stop (~272m/4-min walk from ATLAPA Convention Center)
First edition (2026) of the adidas Panama City Marathon.
Start/finish at ATLAPA Convention Center, San Francisco district — distinct venue from the older 'Maratón Internacional de Panamá'.
Staggered waves 4:00-6:00 AM Sunday depending on distance (5k/10k/21k/42k, 42k a Boston Qualifier).
Getting to the finish
same as start — Panama Metro Line 1, Atlapa-I stop, ~4-min walk to ATLAPA Convention Center
Out-and-back/loop style course through Cinta Costera 3, Avenida Balboa, Casco Antiguo, Coco del Mar and Panamá Viejo.
More details
No official race shuttle confirmed.
City bus lines C640, C941, C642, I202, C938, V621, C641 also stop nearby.
Organizers advise arriving 90 min before start, expect street closures, recommend shared transport or public transit over driving.
IC card
Tarjeta Metro / RapiPass
Vending machines at Metro stations, Travel Data Global booths at Tocumen Airport (near gates P2 and P5), and authorized kiosks around the city
Works directly at the gates
More details
Fares are flat and cheap: Metro $0.35/ride, Metrobus roughly $0.25-$0.75/ride.
Cash is not accepted at turnstiles — card or contactless only.
On buses, remember to tap the validator again when exiting to preserve transfer discounts.
