half marathon las rosas

Medio Maratón Las Rosas 2017

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As every year, a Sunday or two before Día de Santiago, or Saint James Day, celebrated on July 25, a half marathon is held in and around La Antigua Guatemala. This year I captured a couple of photos on the Calle Real de San Pedro Las Huertas. This time I decided to do long exposures … Read more

Panoramic vista of the things to do in Antigua Guatemala this weekend

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There is plenty to do in Antigua Guatemala this weekend. The weekend kick off with the Señorita Antigua beauty pageant on Friday night. Then, if you stroll by the main square, parque central for the locals, you can grab a book from the book fair installed there now. Also, you can also pick up information … Read more

Half Marathon Las Rosas 2010 Part 2

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The Winner of the Half Marathon Las Rosas 2010

The Antigua Guatemala’s Half Marathon Las Rosas consists of a route of 21 kilometers through La Antigua Guatemala, Jocotenango, Ciudad Vieja and back to Antigua Guatemala. The half marathon Las Rosas begins and ends at the Plaza Mayor, Main Square of La Antigua Guatemala. The half marathon Las Rosas is held one Sunday before the Santiago (St James) festivities which are celebrated on July 25. The half marathon Las Rosas is among the most popular long distances running competitions in Guatemala. The winners were Elisha Korir with a lapsed time of 1:02:52 for the men category and Judy Jesire with a lapsed of 1:13:20 for the women category.

Here’s my slide show of the half marathon Las Rosas 2010 in La Antigua Guatemala. I hope you like it!

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Half Marathon Las Rosas 2010 Part 1

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This past Sunday I covered the Half Marathon Las Rosas 2010 with two cameras and the iPhone. I was tweeting and sending images and video to the social media networks in real time. Needless to say I accumulated lots of material, which I haven’t got the chance to process yet. This is why I am … Read more