Held on the idyllic island of the capital of The Bahamas, Nassau, which is immersed in history, natural charm, beauty, white-sand beaches, aquamarine waters and hospitable and welcoming residents, Marathon Bahamas has become the pre-eminent endurance event of the country.

The course is mostly flat, running through history, over to Paradise Island and hugging the northern shoreline of the island with wide open miles of ocean vistas.  Start/finish oceanfront.

Marathon Bahamas

Post-Race Review/ Results

Amos Desjardins, 34, of Alexandria, Virginia, walked  or rather  ran away with the top overall male title on Sunday, during the 7th annual Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas.

Virginia Man Runs Away With Marathon Bahamas Win

Despite the interruption of the rain, a pair of Americans - Jonathan Volpi and Amos Desjardins - emerged as the overall male champions of the 7th annual Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas full marathon and half marathon at Arawak Cay yesterday. The women champions were Frenchwoman Marina Peron and Bahamian Vanessa Forbes.

Marathon Bahamas Winners In The Spotlight

Human Interest Story

For the first time in its seven-year history, Marathon Bahamas has sold out its relay event. Race Weekend takes place January 16-17 and kicks off with the 6th Annual Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure®.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results