How do you get to Cayman?

It’s easy! The Cayman Islands are just 480 miles south and an hour plane ride from Miami, Florida. But for those of you who live just a tad further south, there are a number of airlines which fly to Grand Cayman on a daily basis from various parts of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean. They include Spirit Air, Delta, Continental, American, USAirways, Air Jamaica, Air Canada, British Airways and of course, the national flag carrier of the Cayman Islands and the official airline for the Marathon, Cayman Airways. Gateways include Houston, Tampa, Atlanta, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, Jamaica, Chicago, Newark, Toronto and London. As you can tell, there are no shortages of ways to get to the Marathon! We’ve made it as hassle-free as possible.

Official Hotel for the Marathon - Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort!

The Cayman Islands pride themselves on offering a diverse selection of world-class accommodations. The official hotel for the Cayman Islands Marathon is the Grand Cayman Marriott located on beautiful 7-Mile Beach.

Marriott is offering a great rate for participants in the Cayman Islands Marathon, a rate of US$195 per night. To take advantage of this great offer, please contact the Reservations Department at the Grand Cayman Marriott directly on 345.946.0088 or email mhrs.gcmgc.reservations1@marriotthotels.com to make your reservation. Please note that this rate is only available from 4-7 December.  If you plan to come earlier than those dates, please call the hotel directly.  

Attention UK Travellers! 

The Cayman Islands Marathon is pleased to announce its new partnership with 2:09 Events, the UK's premiere sports tour management company.  If you're interested in doing a travel package to the Cayman Islands to run the Marathon, click here for more information.

Getting Around - Rent a Car for Less!

Avis is offering all Marathon participants a 20% discount on their rental rates.  So now when you are here to run - you can also see the island - for less!  Email them at avisgcm@candw.ky or you can book online at www.aviscayman.com and put in the comments that you are a Marathon Participant and you will receive your discount!

What to Do

Our Cayman Islands offer much more than gentle splendors of sun, sand and sea. Our unique heritage attractions include the Cayman Turtle Farm, the world's only commercial Green Sea Turtle farm and Pedro St. James Historic Site with its restored 19th century plantation great house. Learn Cayman's unique history at our National Museum. Marvel at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and gardens. Visit the National Trust and learn about historic buildings, bird sanctuaries, wetlands reserves and nature trails on all three islands. And of course, meet our hospitable Caymanian people, who will enrich every experience.

From autocross racing to Little League games and cricket, spectator and competitive sports welcome visitors year round. In addition to competing in the Cayman Islands Marathon you can enjoy bicycling, horseback riding or a game of golf. Shop until you drop in chic shops, duty free emporiums and art galleries or just drop into a hammock and soak up our perpetual Caribbean sun.

After dark, choices include cultural events and comedy clubs; jazz sessions, steel band concerts and local theater. Festivals like Pirates Week and Batabano bring lively street dances to George Town. Sample hundreds of culinary delights at The Taste of Cayman in July.

Cayman has sophistication, surprising variety and a hassle-free atmosphere: here street and beach vendors are forbidden by law. Whatever you choose, you'll find your way to relax - Cayman Islands Style.

Cayman Express offers package deals to the Cayman Islands and is offering specials for participants in the Cayman Islands marathon.  To check out what they have to offer http://www.caymanexpress.com.
                             

For more information - visit www.caymanislands.ky