Guatemala Impact Marathon
Join Guatemala Impact Marathon 2026
We’re thrilled to be back for our 8th year for an extraordinary race on the active Pacaya Volcano. Throughout your Impact Week, we’ll deeply engage with our inspiring charity partners: SERES, an organisation dedicated to empowering young leaders to build just and sustainable communities across Central America. Here, you won’t just hear about the change you’re creating—you’ll witness it firsthand, feel its depth, and truly understand the transformative power of your fundraising in the communities we visit.
Course details
Beast by name and nature, the full marathon distance is truly a spectacular and challenging route. You will dig deep within yourself to reach the finish line, but the rewards are even more profound. With our generous cut-offs, the route may be tough, but it is possible to pace yourself well to the finish line. The highlight, after a long climb, is the ridgeline around an ancient crater near the summit of Pacaya Volcano. Just above your head is the active McKinney crater—you'll hear the rumbles, maybe see some lava rocks tumbling out, and before you know it, you're heading down back towards the finish line. This route is to be treasured and will be the highlight of your running life, a race unlike any other found across the globe.
21km - I 'Lava' This Race
An iconic race route that takes in the entire southern lava field—it's like running on the moon! You'll have a fast first few kilometers as you head down through the Los Pocitos community towards the lava field. You'll follow the trail right across the hardened lava and up 'The Wall'. This long hill winds upward on black sand through fincas, communities, and forest trails. Each time you look up, you'll see gases emitting, and you might even hear the rumble of the crater that sits above your head. This route is tough, but with our generous cut-offs, it's entirely achievable.
10km - I 'Finca' That's Enough
A truly spectacular route that offers a little bit of everything. Starting inside Finca El Amate, you'll cross the lava fields, run through the beautiful pineapple fields, and enter the Los Pocitos community. Here, you'll experience a bit of road running as you make your way down to the vast lava field that covers the southern side of Pacaya Volcano. Since it's an out-and-back route, make sure to high-five and share a sweaty hug with those you pass along the way.
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Registration closes on 15 February (131 days left)
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What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Goodie bag
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done Event T-shirts
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done Training program
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done Pre-race meal
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done Post-race meal
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Toilets
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done Shower
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done Accommodation
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done All meals
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done All in-country transport
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done Project visits
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done Entry to Finca El Amate
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done Entry to national park
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Frequently asked questions
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
We will endeavour to confirm or decline your booking for an Event within 14 working days of the receipt of your completed booking form and deposit payment. If for any reason we cannot accepted you onto your requested Event, then we will offer you an alternative or immediately refund the deposit that you have paid. You may, at your discretion, refuse any offered alternative and in this event we shall immediately refund the deposit that you have paid. If we are able to offer you a suitable Event then we shall send you a Booking Confirmation via email together with an invoice for the Final Payment.
What is an impact marathon?
An Impact Marathon is not just a race. It is a life-changing experience. For one week, you will be taken into the Impact Family, meet people from all over the world united in a movement to change the world for the better, through the power of running.
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