The San Blas Half Marathon Route
Stop 1 - Starting Line
Sector Calabazas, Km. 36.2, 14th Road was part of the route
taken by the Spaniards on their way to the town of Aibonito, during
the U.S. invasion in 1898. From north to south, the road goes on
and on until reaching Coamo.
San Blas Half Marathon Background
The San Blas Half Marathon, coming every first Sunday of
February from Coamo, Puerto Rico. It is considered one of the most
important sports events in the world. The race started in the year
1963 as a vanguard event, but it is not until the 1970s when the
United States and the rest of the world join in their interest for
long-distance running competitions.
Around 1,000 national and international athletes from 20
countries and 250,000 spectators visit Centro del Universo, Coamo,
Puerto Rico, to enjoy a real long-distance competition, the San
Blas Half Marathon. The 21.1 kilometers of this event offers
competitors and spectators a sample of what the town of Coamo and
its history are all about. It is also a way to experience the
warmth of our Coamo folk, with the slogan “Come to Coamo and
you will love it like I do.”
While on the route, you will discover more than 14 historic
places to visit, each representing our Puerto Rican culture. Look
for one of those historic places, park your vehicle, and watch
while cheering for the participants of the San Blas Half
Marathon.
If you want to know the route, look for the caches in the
following order:
Stop 1 - Starting Line
Stop 2 - The Niagara Sector
Stop 3 - The Town
Stop 4 - Out of Town
Stop 5 - Ajoguillo Slope
Stop 6 - Int to Road #150
Stop 7 - Entry to Town
Stop 8 - And the winner is