Record-Breaking KLM Aruba Marathon Welcomes 2,750 Participants from 42 Countries

New Aruba Marathon Record Set!
In an exciting highlight, a new course record was set by Mr. Yeisson Javier Parra Rodriguez from the Colombia, who won the Marathon (42.2KM) in a stunning 02:37:13. He was awarded a $2,500 USD prize on stage. The fastest female was Mrs. Lana Gobert from Aruba, completing the marathon in 03:08:57.
It was an honor that Minister Gerlien Croes was able to present a cheque of $2,500 for the Winner -and deliver an inspiring speech to the participants, athletes, sponsors, and volunteers.

Aruba Championship
The fastest Aruban male and female marathon runners each won a KLM return ticket and a guaranteed entry to the sold-out Amsterdam Marathon. The local champions were celebrated as part of the Aruba Championship.
Next Edition Announced, 8th Klm Aruba Marathon: June 6–7, 2026

Distance Gender POS Name M/F Category Chip Time Country
42.2KM Male 1 Yeisson Javier Parra Rodriguez M M 25-29 02:37:13 COL
42.2KM Male 2 Cristiano Carvalho Da Silva M M 40-49 02:50:00 BRA
42.2KM Male 3 Jaime Gutierrez Vicente M M 30-39 02:57:41 ESP
42.2KM Female 1 Lana Gobert F F 40-49 03:08:57 AUA
42.2KM Female 2 Norma Vianey Franco Juárez F F 30-39 03:33:28 MEX
42.2KM Female 3 Saioa Calles Moral F F 40-49 03:43:53 ESP
21.1KM Male 1 Joatham Kock M M 30-39 01:28:08 AUA
21.1KM Male 2 Jord Broers M M U-25 01:29:48 NED
21.1KM Male 3 Rodrick Ras M M U-25 01:30:13 AUA
21.1KM Female 1 Natalia Arbelaéz F F 30-39 01:33:31 COL
21.1KM Female 2 Carolina Mariño Fonseca F F 30-39 01:37:49 COL
21.1KM Female 3 Olivia Sally F F U-25 01:40:06 USA
10 KM Male 1 John Poray M M 40-49 00:32:08 USA
10 KM Male 2 Kevin Sousa M M 30-39 00:34:44 AUA
10 KM Male 3 Dy-Onn Courtar M M U-25 00:36:06 AUA
10 KM Female 1 Relin Van Vliet F F 30-39 00:39:57 NED
10 KM Female 2 Jouraima Koolman-Ras F F 30-39 00:42:14 AUA
10 KM Female 3 Karin Den Ouden F F 40-49 00:42:54 AUA
5 KM Male 1 Cristiano Carvalho Da Silva M M 40-49 00:16:12 BRA
5 KM Male 2 Dylan Giel M M U-25 00:17:21 AUA
5 KM Male 3 Christopher Leung M M 25-29 00:17:35 AUA
5 KM Female 1 Jeidy Jazbleidy Mora Espejo F F U-25 00:17:23 COL
5 KM Female 2 Emma Gobert F F U-25 00:19:32 AUA
5 KM Female 3 Jouraima Koolman-Ras F F 30-39 00:20:51 AUA

Aruba – June 8, 2025 – The 2025 edition of the KLM Aruba Marathon drew an impressive 2,750 registered participants, including 850 runners accompanied by friends and family, totaling 1,955 international visitors from 42 countries:
Anguilla, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Belgium, Bonaire, Brazil, Canada, Chili, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, Germany, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Georgia, United Kingdom, Ierland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Austria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sint Maarten, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Czech Republic, Uruguay, Venezuela, United States, Sweden, Switzerland

As an AIMS/World Athletics certified race, a Boston Marathon qualifier, and part of the Wanda Age Group World Championships, the event offers distances for all levels: 5KM, 10KM, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon. The scenic race starts and finishes at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort, with the next edition scheduled for June 6 and 7, 2026.
Weekend Highlights:
Saturday, June 7 at 5:30 PM – 5KM race start
Sunday, June 8 –
3:00 AM: Full Marathon
5:15 AM: Half Marathon
6:15 AM: 10KM
Awards Ceremonies & Finish Parties took place on Hilton Beach both days
Results: All results can be found via this link:
https://results.sporthive.com/events/7262951360105068288

KLM Aruba Marathon is made possible by a large number of partners, sponsors and volunteers. Besides the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines as title sponsor, sponsors for the specific distances Cavalier Logistics, Powerade and Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort. There is close cooperation with IBiSA, Patrishi Sports, Budget Rent a Car, High Performance, DOW, Adidas, Penha, The Red Cross, Imsan, KPA, Johnny Cheng (cardioloog), Nieke van Neer (arts-assistant HOH), Jesse Hulst (arts-assistant HOH), Dwight Lopez (CCU-verpleegkundige), Nicole Ling Tsung (CCU-verpleegkundige), Marjan de Jong (ICU-verpleegkundige), Believe in your self, 297 Eagles and the Aruban Running community.