Reggae Marathon
The Lowdown
The Reggae Marathon is Jamaica's flagship road running event, now in its 26th year. Founded in Negril in 2000, the event relocated to Kingston in 2025 and 2026 marks its second consecutive year along Kingston's historic waterfront district. IMPORTANT: as of the Kingston relocation, the in-person event no longer offers a full 42.2km marathon distance -- only Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K are run in person (a virtual Marathon option exists separately). The mostly flat, IAAF/AIMS-certified Half Marathon starts and finishes at Nethersole Place / Port Royal Street on the Kingston Waterfront, sanctioned by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). Race weekend includes a Pasta Party and Race Expo at Devon House (Dec 4-5) and a Finish Line Beach Bash at the Kingston Waterfront on race day. Over US$10,000 in total prize money is awarded, including the Bob Marley and Rita Marley trophies for the male and female Half Marathon winners.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Kingston Waterfront
Nethersole Place
Port Royal Street
Harbour Street
Water Lane (The Art Walk)
Michael Manley Boulevard
Devon House
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Kingston Waterfront (Nethersole Place to Port Royal Street), Kingston, Jamaica
JM
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 14 for the Half Marathon
- Minimum age 10 for the 10K and 5K
Required Documents
- Photo ID
Entry Methods
- Online registration via reggaemarathon.com
- On-site registration at Devon House, Kingston, December 4-5, 2026 (no race-morning registration or packet collection)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are neither refundable nor transferable, and name changes are not allowed
Relocated from Negril (2000-2024) to Kingston starting with the 25th edition in December 2025; 2026 is the 26th edition and second consecutive year in Kingston
2025 Kingston debut drew roughly 1,700 registered runners from the US, Canada, France, Dubai, Japan, the UK, and other countries
IAAF and AIMS certified courses; sanctioned by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA)
MYLAPS BibTag timing system with live online tracking
No in-person full marathon distance is currently offered -- runners seeking 42.2km must use the virtual Marathon option
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