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Punta Cana Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Higüey
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Race date Date TBD
Date TBD
City · Distance
Higüey · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
NoonIcarus · CC BY-SA 3.0
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Ladislav Luppa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
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Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Higueyano88, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Higueyano88, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Punta Cana Marathon race photo
Higueyano88, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Punta Cana Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

An AIMS-certified road race held at Punta Cana Resort & Club in Dominican Republic.

Distance categories include full marathon, half marathon, and 10K.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#PuntaCanaMarathon#Higey#Overseas Marathon#Half marathon#World certified marathon

Punta Cana Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Petra MånströmRan in 2015
“After arriving in the Dominican Republic, I realized the race was going to be tough, for more than one reason.”

Petra Månström took part in the 2015 Punta Cana Marathon weekend, switching down to the half marathon because of a heel problem, and wrote about the heat and her race experience.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Väl på plats i Dominikanska republiken konstaterade jag att det kommer att bli ett tufft lopp, av flera anledningar.

Read the original on SvD Maratonbloggen

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Punta Cana Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

General entry

Online registration on a first-come, first-served basis through RunSignup and the official site.

AIMS accredited competition.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Punta Cana Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

START · FINISH

PUNTACANA Resort & Club

Shared start/finish

Start · Google Maps

The event offers 10km, half marathon (21.0975km), and full marathon (42.195km) distances in Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic.

It is described as a scenic island and seaside running event.

AIMS Certified
Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Punta Cana Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

no public transit — Blvd. 1ro. de Noviembre, Punta Cana, inside PUNTACANA Resort & Club; nearest airport Punta Cana International (PUJ)

No live official site found (puntacanamarathon.com no longer resolves);

current info is aggregated on finishers.com/ahotu.com/runsignup.com.

Guests at official race hotels (PUNTACANA Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana) get complimentary shuttle to the start line.

Getting to the finish

same resort venue (Blvd. 1ro. de Noviembre) — course loops through resort grounds and onto the beach

More details

Complimentary shuttle for guests of the two official partner hotels;

all others need a pre-booked private/shared airport-resort transfer or taxi (no public transit exists in this area).

2026 edition planned for early November.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Races start early to beat the Caribbean heat: full marathon at 5:00 AM, half marathon at 5:30 AM and the 10K at 6:00 AM.

The course runs through the grounds of the PUNTACANA Resort & Club on an AIMS-certified route.

Wheelchair divisions are also offered.

Expect high humidity: hydrate well before the gun and pace pace conservatively.

Times are local to Higüey. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Punta Cana Marathon start line in Higüey

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

View on map →

Time for you, before and after the finish

14 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Iguey｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Punta Cana International Airport

₩13,940

View on Klook

Iğdır car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Eger Airport–city private taxi

Fixed rate advance reservation, pickup at the door, check price and reserve

View on Kiwitaxi

Igå car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Higüey with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Higüey.

Total cost and budget for Punta Cana Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Punta Cana Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Higüey runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Punta Cana Marathon

FAQ
How do I register for Punta Cana Marathon?

Entry routes: General entry. Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Punta Cana Marathon entry fee?

From $100, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does Punta Cana Marathon offer?

Half · 10K.

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