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The thirtieth edition of the race brought together participants from more than 35 nationalities, establishing itself as the largest race in the country.
Santo Domingo. – The Claro Half Marathon reached a new milestone in the Dominican Republic by registering 6,200 participants and selling out its registrations a month before the event, thus establishing a national historical record and consolidating itself as the largest race in the country.
This thirtieth edition, designed for the whole family, brought together runners from over 35 nationalities, who participated in the 5, 10 and 21 kilometer routes along the iconic Malecón of Santo Domingo, in an event that promotes health, well-being and the integration of people of all ages and experience levels.
From 5-year-olds to 89-year-old runners, the Claro Half Marathon once again demonstrated its inclusive and intergenerational character. A total of 257 children under 18 participated, as well as 49 runners over 70, including an 89-year-old woman, the oldest participant in this edition. Also, 15 wheelchair athletes were part of the sports day.
The race also reflected a notable balanced participation between men and women, with 51% and 49% respectively, evidencing the growing interest of the Dominican population in joining initiatives that promote an active and healthy lifestyle.
Regarding the age distribution, the largest group was the 18 to 29 year olds, with 1,959 registered (32%), followed by young adults aged 30 to 39, with 1,824 participants (30%).
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Omar Acosta, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Claro Dominicana, highlighted the impact that this sports platform has achieved over the years.Acosta pointed out that the sustained growth of the Claro Half Marathon reflects the company's commitment to promoting sports and healthy entertainment."With this emblematic event, which inspires and continues to position itself as a benchmark within the national sports calendar, we contribute to the development of sport in the Dominican Republic and to the promotion of values associated with well-being, discipline and family integration," he expressed.
The presence of runners from different nationalities — including Venezuelan, Colombian, Mexican, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, and Austrian —, as well as athletes of American, Canadian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and Kenyan nationalities — the latter a world reference in athletics —, also demonstrates the international reach that the race has achieved, as well as the quality of its organization, the trust it generates in the community of runners from different origins."Our goal is to offer a world-class experience, with high standards of organization and safety, that allows runners of different levels to enjoy a memorable day with their families," he said.
The winners
Dominicans Jilberto Santana and Soranyi Rodríguez achieved first place overall in the 21KM distance. Santana won in the top men's category with a time of 1:05:52, while in the women's division Rodríguez finished with a time of 1:16:44 Similarly, Sahira Sahdalá, Promotions and Sponsorship Manager at Claro Dominicana, highlighted that this edition included RD$3 million in prizes, reaffirming the magnitude of the event and its impact within the sports community. He also explained that the organization once again had the support of Emoción Deportiva, responsible for the layout and measurement of distances under international standards, with experience in marathons such as Telcel and races organized for global brands such as BBVA and Adidas. The 10K and 21K routes are certified by World Athletics in coordination with the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), which raises the technical level of the event and makes it an attractive competition for experienced runners. In terms of logistics and security, the event had more than 400 security components, 11 ambulances, 10 hydration points along the route, as well as sports drink stations strategically distributed along the course and at the finish line. For the convenience of runners and spectators, more than 2,000 free parking spaces were enabled at strategic points in the city. Furthermore, as part of its commitment to sustainability, Claro Dominicana incorporated responsible waste management actions during the event, promoting the collection of plastic bottles for recycling and their reincorporation into the circular economy through the NUVI PET Integrated Waste Management System, with the support of its collaborators from the Claro Volunteers Network. To this end, more than 70 containers and more than 15 supersacks were installed at the hydration points, thus reaffirming the company's commitment to a more sustainable Dominican Republic. As part of the innovations of this edition, Claro also enabled its own registration platform, designed to offer a more intuitive and efficient experience to participants. Through this tool, 3,000 runners registered for the 5-kilometer distance, 2,000 for the 10 kilometers, and 1,200 for the 21 kilometers. The Claro Half Marathon was supported by important allies who joined in the promotion of well-being and sports in the country, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, Banco Popular, Gatorade, Planeta Azul, Michelob Ultra, Bon, Café Santo Domingo, Molinos del Sol, Sambil, U Sign, Gingerly, Recovery Sport Lab, Body Shop, Quisqueya CrossFit, CDN, Color Visión and SIN. The public's great reception, the sustained growth of the race, and the participation of multiple generations and nationalities demonstrate that the Claro Half Marathon is much more than a competition: it is a platform that connects the community, promotes well-being, and celebrates sports with the whole family Dominican.
