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Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon race photo
Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon race photo
Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon race photo
George Town
KY
Lhb1239 · CC BY-SA 3.0Fevi Yu / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0rh43 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0rh43, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 54 days
Dec 6, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
George Town · 42.195km
Entry fee
$105From the 2025 edition
Status
OpenTBD ~ Wed, December 2, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 13, 2026
Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon race photo
Lhb1239 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon race photo
Fevi Yu / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0
Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon race photo
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Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon race photo
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon, held on the first Sunday of December each year in George Town, Cayman Islands,

was established in 2002 by local resident Tara Godfrey to raise funds for the newly formed Cayman Islands Cadet Corps.

The following year, Kelly Holding (KHL) took over race operations,

and the event was renamed under its current name with the aim of becoming an international destination marathon.

It consists of full marathon, half marathon, a four-person relay, and a children’s Fun Run.

Both the full and half marathon distances are certified by World Athletics and AIMS and are recognised as Boston Marathon qualifying races.

More than 1,500 runners take part each year, supported by 300 volunteers.

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.

Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 2
Sandy HugillRan in 2014
“And the finish felt great!”

Sandy Hugill finished the 2014 Cayman Islands Marathon despite hot, humid weather and late neck and shoulder pain. Arriving just beyond time limit, Sandy appreciated the food and massages still available, the well-stocked aid station and the volunteers' encouragement.

Read the original on Sandy Runs
micho
“Its fabulous running in the dark for the first +-1h15 or so.”

Starting at 5 a.m. in humid conditions, the runner placed 26th overall and fifth among men aged 40–49 in their sixth Cayman Islands half marathon. Despite a difficult summer of training, they were happy with the result and fondly remembered the lively aid station and encouragement from volunteers.

Read the original on Living in Grand Cayman

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.

Highlights from the 2018 Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon

Cayman Islands Marathon

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 Walkers Cayman Islands 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.

From the 2025 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $105

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $70

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 04:30
EventStart
Marathon42.195km04:30
Half21.0975km05:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

George Town

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The start and finish are on Seafarers Way in front of Bayshore Mall on the George Town waterfront.

Course follows South Church Street into the residential areas of South Sound, turns around at Prospect Point Road,

then passes through South Sound again before returning to George Town’s financial district and the waterfront on a completely flat course.

Half marathon runners complete one lap of this section, while full marathon runners complete two.

To take advantage of the cooler early-morning temperatures, full marathon starts at 4:30 a.m.,

while half marathon and the four-person relay start at 5:00 a.m. The children’s Fun Run is held separately at 10:30 a.m.

Typical race-season temperature: around 27°C (80°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Start shuttle

Where and when to collect your Walkers Cayman Islands 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.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Bib and race items are distributed for one day only, on the Saturday before the race; neither registration nor pickup is available on race day.
Participants who register within two weeks of the race are not guaranteed their preferred T-shirt size.
12/5(Sat) 09:00~17:00

ONE GT Hotel, Goring Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startSeafarers Way, George Town (in front of Bayshore Mall)
  • Transit cardBring small bills in Cayman Islands Dollars (or USD) and pay the driver in cash — Grand Cayman's minibuses are cash-only.
  • Getting to the finishSame location as start — Seafarers Way · Bayshore Mall, George Town

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Seafarers Way, George Town (in front of Bayshore Mall)

No public transit in Grand Cayman geared to this; foreign runners should walk/taxi/rideshare into downtown George Town or use the race's own free park-and-ride shuttle. Shuttle runs continuously 3:30 AM-12:30 PM race morning (start is 4:30 AM) with pickup points at Hotel Indigo, Governors Village, Westin Resort & Spa, Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman Marriott Resort, and the Kirk Supermarket parking lot.

Do not park along the route or in church lots; usable downtown lots include Waterfront Centre, CIBC FirstCaribbean, Elizabethan Square, and the Government Administration Building. Confirmed for the 2026 edition (Dec 6, 2026).

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location as start — Seafarers Way/Bayshore Mall, George Town

Out-and-back course via South Church Street, South Sound, Old Prospect Road to the Prospect Point turnaround, then back via Walkers Road, Hinds Way, Academy Way, Hospital Road and Elgin Avenue. Spectators can also ride the shuttle buses back to the same hotel pickup points after the race.

Map

Start shuttle

Yes — free official park-and-ride shuttle bus service running 3:30 AM-12:30 PM race morning, looping between the start/finish and major hotels (Hotel Indigo, Governors Village, Westin, Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Marriott) plus the Kirk Supermarket lot. George Town has no scheduled public bus service usable at 3-4 AM, so the shuttle or a taxi/rideshare from your hotel is the realistic option.

Transit card

Public transport is a private minibus system (privately owned, government-regulated), cash-only, with fares roughly CI$2-2.50 for short trips up to CI$8 for longer routes like Cayman Kai. Drivers carry change but it may not be in your preferred currency, so bring small bills.

All routes converge at the George Town Public Transport Terminal on Edward Street.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 22, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 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.

Early December marks the start of the Caribbean dry season.

Daytime highs reach around 28°C, while rainfall and humidity are lower than during the summer wet season.

The north-east trade winds can make it feel slightly cooler,

but temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius even before dawn, so runners should prepare for humid conditions.

Course itself is completely flat, with almost no elevation change,

making it accessible and potentially favourable for runners targeting a Boston Marathon qualifying time.

The start and finish are on the George Town waterfront, within easy reach of hotels and attractions.

Times are local to George Town. 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.

Georgetown car rental (EconomyBookings)

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

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7 Mile Beach, 2BR Ground Floor Oceanfront Condo with Pool and large Patio, Sleeps 6

Accommodation · 1.7km

8.8/10(4)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon start line in George Town

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

7 Mile Beach, 2BR Ground Floor Oceanfront Condo with Pool and large Patio, Sleeps 6

Accommodation · 1.7km

8.8/10(4)
View on Booking.com

Brand New 3 Bed Ocean Front Condo w Sunset Balcony and Pool

Accommodation · 1.7km

8.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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

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

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in George Town.

Total cost and budget for Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

George Town runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon

FAQ
When does Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 6, 2026 in George Town, Cayman Islands.

What distances does Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 04:30. (From the 2025 edition)

What transit card do I need for Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon 2026?

Bring small bills in Cayman Islands Dollars (or USD) and pay the driver in cash — Grand Cayman's minibuses are cash-only.

(From the 2025 edition)

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