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

by Jessica Krozendijk
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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
 

DistanceGenderPOSNameM/FCategoryChip TimeCountry
42.2KMMale1Yeisson Javier Parra RodriguezMM 25-2902:37:13COL
42.2KMMale2Cristiano Carvalho Da SilvaMM 40-4902:50:00BRA
42.2KMMale3Jaime Gutierrez VicenteMM 30-3902:57:41ESP
42.2KMFemale1Lana GobertFF 40-4903:08:57AUA
42.2KMFemale2Norma Vianey Franco JuárezFF 30-3903:33:28MEX
42.2KMFemale3Saioa Calles MoralFF 40-4903:43:53ESP
21.1KMMale1Joatham KockMM 30-3901:28:08AUA
21.1KMMale2Jord BroersMM U-2501:29:48NED
21.1KMMale3Rodrick RasMM U-2501:30:13AUA
21.1KMFemale1Natalia ArbelaézFF 30-3901:33:31COL
21.1KMFemale2Carolina Mariño FonsecaFF 30-3901:37:49COL
21.1KMFemale3Olivia SallyFF U-2501:40:06USA
10 KMMale1John PorayMM 40-4900:32:08USA
10 KMMale2Kevin SousaMM 30-3900:34:44AUA
10 KMMale3Dy-Onn CourtarMM U-2500:36:06AUA
10 KMFemale1Relin Van VlietFF 30-3900:39:57NED
10 KMFemale2Jouraima Koolman-RasFF 30-3900:42:14AUA
10 KMFemale3Karin Den OudenFF 40-4900:42:54AUA
5 KMMale1Cristiano Carvalho Da SilvaMM 40-4900:16:12BRA
5 KMMale2Dylan GielMM U-2500:17:21AUA
5 KMMale3Christopher LeungMM 25-2900:17:35AUA
5 KMFemale1Jeidy Jazbleidy Mora EspejoFF U-2500:17:23COL
5 KMFemale2Emma GobertFF U-2500:19:32AUA
5 KMFemale3Jouraima Koolman-RasFF 30-3900:20:51AUA



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.

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