Guayaquil Marathon

Guayaquil Marathon
Logo for the Guayaquil Marathon.
Date	October
Location	Guayaquil, Ecuador
Event type	road
Distance	Marathon
Established	2005
Course records	2:19:27 (M; 2009-10-04, Reuben Kipkemoi); 2:41:40 (F; 2005-10-02, Sandra Ruales)
Official site	www.dm3.com

The Guayaquil Marathon (Spanish: Maratón de Guayaquil) is a marathon race in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Held annually on the first Sunday of October, the race draws about 1200 participants. Most participants are from Ecuador; runners from Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, the United States, Kenya and other countries also participate.

The route both begins and ends at the 5 de Junio Bridge near Plaza Rodolfo Baquerizo, located at the Malecon del Salado. The course is mostly flat and visits many important locations in the city, including Parque Centenario, Guayaquil Municipal Museum, the Cerro Santa Ana Tunnels, and the Barcelona Sporting Club Stadium.

The Guayaquil Marathon is hosted by the government of Guayaquil municipality, and is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). DM3, a sports marketing company, is responsible for the organization of the race.