Run Barbados Marathon
The Lowdown
The Run Barbados Marathon is the marathon-distance centerpiece of Run Barbados Marathon Weekend, a three-day island road-racing festival held every early December in Bridgetown, Barbados, and organized by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Now in its fifth decade (the 2025 edition marked the event's 42nd year), it is one of the oldest and most prestigious road races in the Caribbean, run as a single-loop course along the island's coast under a full AIMS-member certification. The marathon and half marathon start together at 5:30 a.m. on the final morning of the weekend, after a Friday fun mile and Saturday 5K/10K, with many runners cooling off in the sea after finishing before joining the local food and rum-based post-race party. The weekend leans into a festive, community-driven atmosphere rather than record chasing, and its entry fees carry a lower "resident" rate alongside the standard non-resident rate for visiting runners.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Bridgetown
Barbados east/south coastline
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
BB
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the marathon distance
Required Documents
- Photo ID at packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via runbarbados.org / Race Roster
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are generally non-refundable per organizer policy; see official registration page for current terms.
Part of a 3-day festival with a Fun Mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon.
Runners who complete events across all three days can earn a special challenge medal.
2025 edition (Dec 2025) marked the 42nd running of the event; the 2026 edition is confirmed for Dec 4-6, 2026 but 2026 registration and pricing were not yet published at the time of research, so 2025 pricing is used as the best available reference.
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