GENERAL INFORMATION

Start and Finish Line : 

The Start and Finish Line are located in the same place. The race will start at Multiplaza Pacific Mall in Via Israel.

Course Map.

All runners must be inside of the corral not later than 5:45 a.m.

Volunteers will be available to show runners the location of the Starting Line. [Back to Top]

Course Description:

Panama City is located at sea level. This is a very scenic course with both, views of the Pacific coastline and the modern banking area.

This is a flat course with a few minor elevations. [Back to Top]

Fluid Stations:

	Water stations will be located every 2 km. Lunch in 15 km. Gatorade will be available at all hydration stations. Medical assistance will be available at the Start and Finish. There will be ambulantes along the course [ Back to Top ]

Timing:

• The timing of the race will be done by the use of ChampionChip.
• Runners who do not own a Chip (yellow), will receive one (black) at the time of packet pick-up.
• If you have your own Chip you must provide the number of your Chip at the time of registration.
• All Chips (black) must be returned at the Finish Line. A runner who fails to return the Chip after finishing the race will be charged US$30 for the lost Chip.
• The use of a Chip is mandatory.
• ChampionChip control stations will be located at the Start, 10K and the Finish Line.
• Chips for 5K runners will only work at the control stations located at the Starting and Finish Line.

This technology Works with five major components, the Chips, the antennas, the controllers, the “ears” y and a computer for data processing.

The Chips are small passive transmitters weighing less than 2gm and have a unique serial number.

The Chips are encapsulated in a plastic cover which allow for them to be used in different types of Sports.

The Chips are energized by a magnetic field generated by the antennas. The Chips transmit their serial number which is registered by the controllers. This process is repeated every 60 milliseconds: 30 milliseconds to energize the Chip, 20 milliseconds to receive and store the serial number and 10 milliseconds wait time .

This process allows for 1/10 seconds accuracy and approximately 7,200 runners per minute in a 4 square meters area .

After all data has been collected, it is transmitted to a computer where it is processed and, after a few minutes, the following information can be obtained: partial and total time, individual time, speed of each runner, in addition to an array of demographic information, like category, sex, age, etc. [Back to Top]

Included with Registration: 

• Conmemorative T-Shirt
• Post race party, with food and free refreshments for all runners. Complimentary massage
• Finisher’s medal
• Official Certificate
• Awards for the first 3 runners in each category
• Runner’s Kit
• Pasta Dinner

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Entertainment:

There will be live Panamanian music at the Finish Line and all sorts of festivities . [Back to Top]

Spectators :

The Panama Half Marathon course is very convenient for spectators. Runners can be viewed at different points of the race without having to walk too far from the Starting/Finish area .

The best locations for viewing runners and taking pictures are .

1. Starting and Finish Line – Multiplaza Pacific Mall, Vía Israel. Sitting area.
2. Balboa Avenue
3. Calle 50 [Back to Top]

Baggage:

We offer bag storage service for runners. You may leave your bag at the Starting Line area and we’ll store it for you until after the race, when you will be able to pick it up by presenting your race number. We recommend you use the bag provided with the Runner Kit and that you write your race number on it. Race organizers will not be responsible for objects lost or damaged in the bags storage area . [Back to Top]

Elite Runners :

To qualify for an elite runner number you must provide proof of a qualifying time at the time of registration ON LINE.

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Awards:  

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the following categories .

Half Marathon 21 Km

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Weather Forecast :

We recommend you be ready to run in any weather conditions .

• Start 20 °C (68 °F)     6:00 a.m.
• Finish  32 °C (89.6°F)        9.00 a.m.

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Additional Information :

• The 21K and 5K courses are AIMS and IAAF certified
• The right lane of all roads in the course will be open for runners only and will only be opened to vehicular traffic after the last runner.
• All runners must obey traffic rules and organizers’ instructions.
• The Finish line will be closed at 9:00 a.m. Each runner who crosses the Finish Line by this time will receive a finisher’s medal and certificate.
• The course will be marked by red cones, arrow signs and orange paint marks on the asphalt.
• ChampionChip checkpoints will be located at the Starting line, 10 k and Finish line. [Back to Top]