Name: 40th Aruba International Half Marathon 2026
Start: 2026-03-22T05:30:00-04:00
Location: Joe Laveist Sport Park, Otaheitistraat, San Nicolas, Aruba

Welcome to the registration of the

40th Aruba International Half Marathon 2026

Date: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.

Adult Race Location: Joe Laveist Sport Park, San Nicolas

Adult Race Start: 5:30 A.M. (Time Limit of 3 Hours)

Kids/Youth Start Location: Alhambra Casino & Shops

Bus shuttle available for participants: Alhambra Casino & Shops

Kids/Youth Race Start: 7:30 A.M.

Organizer: IBiSA Aruba

Race Options Run AIHM:

21KM RUN THE ISLAND LOTTO SERIES (17 Years & Older)
21KM OPEN TEAM RELAY 5.25 KM each (male/female/mix) (17 Years & Older)

Youth & Kids Run AIHM:

3KM Youth Run (14-16 Years Old) RUN THE ISLAND with IBiSA SERIES
1.5KM Kids Run (10-11/ 12-13 Years Old)
0.8KM Kids Run (8-9 Years Old)
0.4KM Kids Run (6-7 Years Old)
0.2KM Kids Run (5 Years Old)
0.2KM Kids Run (4 Years Old)

Registration Run AIHM:

Registration and Payment at IBiSA Aruba officially opens on Decmber 6, 2025.

IBISA Office Hours:

Monday-Friday IBISA Opening Hours
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. at IBISA on Thursday, March 19, 2026, or soon when 1000 paid participants have been reached.
Participation is guaranteed only after making the payment at IBISA Aruba Frankrijkstraat #1 or Online via Credit Card.

Participation fee:

INDIVIDUAL 21 KM:

Local: AWG 50,-
International: $30,-

OPEN TEAM RELAY 21 KM: 4 person team

Local: AWG 50,- Per Person (AWG 200,- per team)
International: $30,- Per Person ($ 120,- per team)

KIDS & YOUTH RUNS:

Local: AWG 25,-
International: $15,-

Participants of the event will receive:

Event Shirt
Bib-Number with Chip
Finisher's Medal
Fruit and beverage
After race ceremony + party

Important Information Run AIHM:

The AIHM Expo will be held at the ALHAMBRA TERRAS from 4-7PM on Saturday March 21st.
The race time limit is 3 hours (after that, we will advise you to walk or run on your own risk and on the sideways/walk).
There will be NO Race-Day Bib Pick-Up or Payment on March 21 or 22.
All Categories: T-Shirt/Bib-Numbers Pick Up: Alhambra Mall Time 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Relay Run Briefing: March 21st starting from 4PM at Alhambra Ballroom.
Start and Finish Points:
1. Adult Start & Bike Start: Joe Laveist Sport Park, San Nicolas
2. Kids Youth Start: Alhambra Casino & Shops, Oranjestad
3. All Finish: Alhambra Casino & Shops, Oranjestad
Bus transportation: from Finish to Start Line will be buses leaving from Alhambra Casino & Shops at 04:00 a.m. to the Start. The last bus leaves at 04:30 a.m.
No extra buses are available after 4:30 a.m.
Relay teams Shuttle at start: There are special buses taking Team Participants to their Relay Point and Finish.

Important Information Relay Run AIHM:

The Relay Team will receive 1 Bib with A-B-C-D.
The Ankle Band will be worn on Runner A and passed along to runner B etc.
On race day, the Relay Team is required to report at the IBISA check-in Desk BEFORE 5:30 a.m.
- The 2nd Relay Runner is obliged to enter the bus that leaves at 5:30 a.m. from the start line to the 5.25 KM Relay Exchange Point
- The 1st Relay Runner will receive the Ankle Bracelet to record their starting time.
- The Ankle Bracelet must be handed over to the 2nd Relay Runner at the 5.25 KM Relay Exchange Point
Transportation for the 1^st Relay Runner will be provided back to the Finish Line.
After the race, the 2^nd Relay Runner must hand in the Ankle Bracelet to IBISA Personnel at the Finish line.

Awards:

21 KM Race (17+ Years Old) (Leaderboard race score)
1. Top 3 Male & Female Overall Winners
2. Local overall 1st Male and 1st female
3. Top 3 Male and Female per Age Category: 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
21 KM 4-Person Relay Team: 5K each
1. Top 3 Open Teams per Category: Male, Female’ or Mix (1 M or 1 F)
2. Age: 17 and up

3000 Meters Youth Run (14-16 Years Old) (Leaderboard Race Score)
- Top 3 Male and Female 14-16 Years Old
1500 Meters Kids Run (10-13 Years Old)
- Top 3 Male and Female 10-11 Years Old
- Top 3 Male and Female 12-13 Years Old
800 Meters Kids Run (8-9 Years Old)
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female 8-9 Years Old
400 Meters Kids Run (6-7 Years Old)
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female 6-7 Years Old
200 Meters Kids Run (5 Years Old)
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female 5 Years Old
200 Meters Kids Run (4 Years Old)
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female 4 Years Old

Prize:

Cash prize: 21KM Individual Male and Female Half Marathon.
Cash prize: Local Overall winners, Male and Female Half Marathon.
Door prize Gift card to be raffled between the teams of 4 in the 5.25 KM division, Running Event and Road Bike and Mountain Bike Event.

Additional Information:

All participants must pre-register online and pay at IBiSA office or Online via Credit Card to participate in the event. PRE-registration online alone will not secure your spot.

Payment options:

Debit Card (Swipe) and Cash Payment are available at IBiSA.
Online Payment through Credit Card is also available.

Remember to visit our Facebook page (ibisaaruba) for event details such as course descriptions, race day guidelines, and all race-related information.

- Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/IBiSAAruba

- Event Page : https://www.ibisa.aw

Enjoy your participation at the Aruba International Half Marathon 2026!