Tegucigalpa Honduras Marathon - 11/18/2026
About the race
The Central America Sweep Challenge runs 9 marathons in 9 Central American countries in 21 days, with a low cost itinerary planned so runners can move from one country to the next with no wasted time, mostly on direct nonstop flights.
Each race has a separate registration, and you may choose as many countries as you want or skip one. The host hotels are picked and designed to be the start of each race course, with the opportunity to stay in other low cost hotels nearby.
Tegucigalpa race venue and host hotel
Host: Intercontinental Hotels Tegucigalpa At Multiplaza By IHG.
Course: circular park Cerro Juana Lainez.
Travel: Comayagua Palmerola (XPL) to San Salvador (SAL), Copa Airlines, 11/18/2026 7:30pm.
Bib pickup and race briefing
Bib distribution and the mandatory race briefing are at the host hotel at 5pm the evening before each event. The race director may deny entry or start if you miss the briefing.
Start time and arrival
Start time is sunrise for each event and country, subject to change for weather and local conditions; the final time is announced at the race briefing. Events could start as early as 12 hours before the announced date, depending on connection times, park opening times and similar factors, so be in the country at least 18 hours in advance.
Early bird places and registration
Early bird places are capped at 20 runners per race; registration for all races closes once 20 is reached or 2 days before the event.
Early bird fees include a finisher medal, a bib number and an official finisher time. Late registrants are not guaranteed a finisher medal, so sign up at least one month before the event date.
Finisher awards
All finishers receive a medal and a finish results list; a finisher certificate is being considered.
Contact
Race Director Parvaneh Moayedi, +1 832 338 6095, [email protected]. Use WhatsApp and provide your phone number to be added to the WhatsApp group for up-to-date information.
Conditions and waiver
Visas and permits
- Visas may be required, and it is the sole responsibility of participants to obtain them.
- Courses use public running paths or parks, mostly exempt from permits for small events, and will follow local guidelines and running clubs' guidance. This is checked and confirmed for each country before event dates, and does not guarantee club approval.
Liability and support
- Every runner participates at their own risk, and the organizers cannot be made liable if a race cannot be staged or is stopped by authorities.
- Races are self supporting: bring your own drinks and nutrition.
- Registering means you agree to all conditions above and sign the waiver.
- Travel insurance is advised for emergencies and flight cancellations.
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
There are absolutely no refunds. Each race has a separate registration.
The course
The Tegucigalpa race is a circular course in the park Cerro Juana Lainez. Courses are mostly flat and paved (not guaranteed), with multiple laps in all countries.
Cut-off, timing and GPS device
The cut-off is 9:00 after start (No Runner Left Behind).
Timekeepers under the race director control the distance. Each runner must carry a GPS watch or other GPS device with at least 9 hours battery capacity as an additional distance control.
Location
Intercontinental Hotels Tegucigalpa At Multiplaza By IHG, Tgu, Honduras Open in Google Maps