It is 50 years since Fidel Castro and Che Guevara marched into Havana to start the modern Cuba but it all started when they landed in the Mexican pleasure yacht The Granma on the coast of south eastern Cuba and launched the guerrilla struggle against the Batista regime.
The story of the struggle in the Sierra Maestra is living history and you will feel what it was like for Fidel, Guevara and the other guerrilla's as you run the trails.
The marathon and half marathon go through the challenging foothills of the Sierra Maestra, the beautiful subtropical mountains of eastern Cuba, with spectacular views of the glistening Caribbean.
The start is at the resort hotel and the finish in the small village of Marea; in between you will run through communities and farms of coffee and mango in the hills to an altitude of 500m. It's quite something to be know that the farmer at check-point 4 was a well known collaborator - even better that they all come out of the farms to cheer you on.
We are working closely with the local Cuban Tour Operator Cubanacan. Visas are arranged for you through Cubanacan and the cost is included in the package.
Option 1 - With flights from London
Wed 7 Jan: Early morning flight with Cubana Airlines from Gatwick to Holguin Airport, Cuba. Transfer to Bayamo, an historic city of the first revolution. Overnight at the Sierra Maestra Hotel. No meals included.
Thu 8 Jan: Transfer on to Marea del Portillo with visits to historic monuments of the Revolution on the way. Check into Marea del Portillo or Farallon del Caribe Hotel on inclusive board basis. The hotels are 3-star standard and overlook the beautiful Playa Marea del Portillo with the lush Sierra Maestra rising behind.
Fri 9 Jan: Walk in the Sierra Maestra on part of the Marathon & Half Marathon route.
Sat 10 Jan: Relax on the beach or by the pool. Race Registration & Pasta party
Sun 11 Jan: Early morning start of the Marathon & Half Marathon. Celebration dinner and prize-giving.
Mon/Tue 12/13 Jan: At leisure on the beach or optional horse trek to a picturesque waterfall and bathing pool.
Wed 14 Jan: Transfer to Holguin Airport for internal flight to Havana. Transfer and check-in to the 4-star Plaza Hotel on B&B basis (upgrade available for the 4-star superior Telegrafo Hotel). Evening at leisure.
Thu 15 Jan: La Habana City Tour - old and new, including cigar factory & rum museum. Lunch. Final dinner at a well known restaurant in Havana.
Fri 16 Jan: Afternoon transfer to Havana Airport for the return flight to Gatwick, arriving next morning.
Option 2 - Starting & Finishing in Holguin (without flights)
Wed 7 Jan: Arrive at Holguin International Airport and transfer to the Sierra Maestra Hotel in Bayamo and join the tour as option 1 above.
Wed 14 Jan: Transfer to Holguin Airport.
| Prices Per Person | Twin | Single |
| Option 1 | £1459 | £1559 |
| Option 2 | £995 | £1099 |
| Additional nights in Plaza Hotel Havana: | £42 | £52 |
| Upgrade to Hotel Telegrafo Havana per night: | £25 | £35 |
| Deposit | £300 |
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