{"id":195305,"date":"2026-02-26T20:18:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/195305\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:18:24","slug":"the-capital-prepares-to-host-the-2026-san-jose-marathon-%e2%8b%86-the-costa-rica-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/195305\/","title":{"rendered":"The Capital Prepares To Host the 2026 San Jos\u00e9 Marathon \u22c6 The Costa Rica News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next Sunday, June 7, starting at 5:00 a.m., the 2026 BCR San Jos\u00e9 Marathon will take place, an event that will bring together 5,000 national and international runners<\/a>, starting and finishing in Central Park.<\/p>\n

The competition will offer 5K, 10K, 21K, and 42K courses, as well as General, Master, Tricycle, and Accessibility categories.<\/p>\n

As part of the race, participants will receive a collectible medal corresponding to this edition, dedicated to the letter \u201cS,\u201d linked to the value of solidarity. This is the penultimate piece to complete the name of the city: San Jos\u00e9.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur city is proud to promote the 2026 San Jos\u00e9 Marathon. This event not only promotes sports and healthy lifestyles<\/a>, but also boosts the local economy, drives tourism, and strengthens the sense of community that characterizes our capital. We invite all San Jos\u00e9 families to join this great sporting event, either by participating or by cheering from the sidewalks for the 5,000 athletes who will run through the streets of San Jos\u00e9,\u201d said Diego Miranda, mayor of San Jos\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From the Cantonal Sports Committee, its administrative and financial director, Blanca Rosa Guti\u00e9rrez, highlighted the planning behind the activity.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the Cantonal Sports Committee, we work not only to organize a race, but also to promote physical activity as a tool for well-being, social integration, and community development. This marathon is a platform to strengthen the sports culture in San Jos\u00e9 and project the capital as a benchmark in the organization of large-scale athletic events.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event will be supported by Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) as the official sponsor.<\/p>\n

\u201cBanco de Costa Rica<\/a> is proud to be the official sponsor of the 2026 BCR San Jos\u00e9 Marathon. We firmly believe that this is not just a sporting event, but an initiative that unites us through effort, discipline, and health. With this support, we contribute to the development of athletes and reaffirm our social commitment to the population,\u201d said Natalia Su\u00e1rez, BCR Public Relations Manager.<\/p>\n

Runners will have access to hydration stations every 2.5 kilometers and the support of 250 volunteers distributed along the route.<\/p>\n

Prior to the competition, the Marathon Expo will take place on June 5 and 6 at the National Stadium of Costa Rica, where the official runner\u2019s kit will be handed out and a meeting space will be set up for athletes and fans before the sporting event.<\/p>\n

\"Behold\"Behold<\/p>\n

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