Cartagena Half Marathon
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
- La course : mediamaratondelmar.com
- L’hébergement : hilton.com/fr/hotels/ctghxhx-hampton-cartagena/hotel-info/
- From Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 February 2027
- Race on Sunday 21 February 2027
- Distances : 21 km, 10 km and 5 km
- Pack : 4 nights at the Hampton hotel (breakfast included) + race bib + arrival transfer (airport to hotel) + support (hotel arrival, bib pickup, shakeout run, departure for the shuttle on race day)
- Race type : Road / Urban
- 10 spots only
Starting from : CAD 1,190.00
(price per person, in a double-bed room shared by two runners, taxes included)
Heat, colour, Latin energy. Running in Cartagena means blending performance with a total change of scenery. An intense, festive half-marathon — clearly out of the ordinary.
Choose your configuration
CAD, taxes included
The prices shown on this site are valid if you complete your purchase within a single session.
- Double-bed room — 2 runners CAD 2,380.00 CAD 715.00 deposit Book my spot
- Twin-bed room — 2 runners CAD 2,580.00 CAD 775.00 deposit Book my spot
- Twin-bed room — 1 runner CAD 2,160.00 CAD 650.00 deposit Book my spot
If we find you a roommate, your price drops to CAD 1,290.00 and the difference is refunded.
Optional extras
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Group dinner on Saturday 20 February, the night before the race, at the Hampton hotel restaurant
- CAD 50.00 per person
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5th night — Sunday 21 to Monday 22 February 2027, to recover after the race
- CAD 378.00 the room — double-bed room
- CAD 424.00 the room — twin-bed room
Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure: you are refunded 100%.
The balance is due by 4 January 2027 at the latest, directly with the agency, by Interac e-Transfer or secure Stripe payment. Terms and conditions of sale.
This one was born from a true love story.
Stéphane ran this half marathon in February 2026, looking for an exotic destination in the Caribbean.
JB, on his side, still holds an incredible memory of his time in Cartagena 15 years ago.
We absolutely had to take you there.
Beyond the beauty of this fortified city, this is the ultimate antidote to Quebec's winter slump.
Instead of fleeing winter at a classic all-inclusive, we're offering you an active "sun destination".
It's a golden chance to break the long winter pause, kick off your season as early as February (no need to wait for spring!) and run along the Caribbean Sea.
Who is this race for?
The winter escapees:
For every Quebecer ready to swap snow and ice grips for sunshine and hot asphalt in the middle of February.
The impatient ones:
For those who refuse to wait until April or May to pin on a bib, and want to keep the momentum from last season rolling.
The explorers:
For runners chasing a race with character — the kind who don't mind sweating it out under a tropical sky.
The itinerary
Arrival in Colombia :
- A direct Montreal–Cartagena flight exists with Air Transat (flight not included in the getaway)
- Settling in at the Hampton hotel, our base camp for four nights
- First steps through the alleys of the walled city
Before the race :
- Bib pickup
- Group shakeout run to loosen up the legs
- Optional group dinner at the hotel restaurant, the night before the start
Race day — Sunday 21 February 2027 :
- Up at dawn
- Shuttle to the port of Cartagena
- Race starts under the first light of day, along the Caribbean Sea
After the race :
- Celebration and recovery in the sun
- Wandering the colourful alleys of the old town
(A detailed schedule, with exact times, will be sent to you one month before departure.)
Details & info
What the price includes
- Your entry to the Media Maratón del Mar (bib guaranteed)
- Four nights at the Hampton hotel in Cartagena, breakfast included
- Your airport-to-hotel transfer on arrival
- Support on arrival at the hotel, at bib pickup, at the shakeout run and at the departure for the shuttle on race day — one guide for a group of 5 runners, two from six onwards
- The official group shakeout run
- Taxes (GST/QST) and the FICAV contribution
- A The Run Away t-shirt to take home
What the price does not include
- International flights (a direct Montreal–Cartagena flight exists with Air Transat)
- The hotel-to-airport transfer on your departure
- Meals and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Additional information
OPTIONAL (to extend the adventure):
The 5th night, from Sunday 21 to Monday 22 February 2027, to recover after the race without flying home straight away.
The group dinner at the Hampton hotel restaurant on Saturday 20 February, the night before the race.
Planning a “sun destination” in the middle of February takes anticipation, especially to lock in the best fares on direct flights from Montreal.
The Run Away experience
Running in Cartagena is a unique sensory experience. The hot, humid tropical climate calls for some real adaptation, but the atmosphere is electric. The race kicks off very early in the morning from the city’s iconic port, to take advantage of the cooler air and watch the sun rise over the Caribbean.
The weekend is about far more than 21.1 km. The Media Maratón del Mar opens its shakeout run to you, where you meet Colombian runners and let go of the pre-race tension. And if the group wants to stretch the evening out, a shared dinner at the hotel restaurant can be booked as an option — just the thing to bring everyone together before the start line.
On the logistics side, we kept it simple. Your entry is guaranteed and included in the package, and the local organisation handles shuttles to the start beautifully. We pick you up at the airport when you land, and we all stay together at the Hampton hotel, breakfast included — true to the agency’s small-group spirit. Your only mission: stay on top of your hydration and soak in the postcard scenery!
Agence Run Away inc. holds Quebec travel agent permit no. 703748.
Why choose The Run Away?
We design running-focused getaways so you can actually soak in the experience.
Your only job is to run somewhere new—leave all the planning to us.
Flawless Organization
You’ll always know exactly where to be
Accessible Races
Come exactly as you are, no matter your pace
End-to-End Experience
Handled from A to Z so you can just enjoy
On-Site Safety & Logistics
We’re right there with you, every step of the way
From accommodations and race details to expert advice and support, everything is sorted before you even pack your bags. Arrive stress-free, focus on your miles, and make the most of your trip.