“Cool Runnings” in Jamaica! A journey to the Caribbean combines, food, fun and run at Jamaica’s premier international marathon!
Creating cool vibes since 2001, the Reggae Marathon provide a chance for you to compete and then chill. With our all inclusive packages, everything is taken care of from your accommodations, to meals, drinks, and entertainment.
Host Hotel: Couples Swept Away, Negril, Jamaica
Race Date: December 8, 2019 (see the race details below)
All Inclusive Resort 5 night package December 5th-10th, 2019:
Couples Swept Away Garden Verandah Suite all inclusive – $1229/person (double occupancy required, king beds only)
Couples Negril Garden View all inclusive – $1149/person (double occupancy required, king beds only)
Solo travel rates are available at our overflow resorts in Negril. Please contact an agent at 877-415-8987 or info@preferredvacations.com
Airfare is additional and available from departure cities across the USA. Airport transfers are included with any package to Couples Resorts in Negril. Rates are subject to availability.
Reserve your spot by calling 877-415-8987 or contact us via info@preferredvacations.com
Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
2019 FACT SHEET
Dates | December 06 – December 08, 2019 |
Location | Negril, Jamaica
The Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K start at Long Bay Beach Park situated along Negril’s famed 7-mile white sand beach. The course loops into the town of Negril then heads north to Bloody Bay and returns to the finish at Long Bay Beach Park. The mostly flat course is an IAAF certified marathon, half marathon & 10K course. |
Events | Friday, December 06
• Registration & Packet Collection – Couples Swept Away Sports Complex (1:00pm to 5:00pm) Saturday, December 07 • Registration & Packet Collection – Couples Swept Away Sports Complex o Registration (1:00pm to 4:00pm) o Packet Collection (1:00pm to 8:00pm) • JHTA ‘World’s Best’ Pasta Party – Couples Swept Away Sports Complex (5:30pm to 8:30pm) Sunday, December 08 • Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K start – Long Bay Beach Park (5:15am) • Finish Line Beach Bash – Victory Beach Party & Awards Ceremony – Long Bay Beach Park (7:00am to 12 noon) |
Course Information | • START and FINISH outside Long Bay Beach Park on Norman Manley Boulevard
• Start Time: 5:15am; Course remains open for 6 hours, Marathoners must reach the halfway mark in 3 hours • Aid Stations every mile – 25 in all, manned by experienced marathoners and enthusiastic volunteers • Cooling stations with misters and iced towel wraps • Inspirational Reggae music at every mile • Closed lanes for runners • Certified IAAF and AIMS course meeting international standards • The event is sanctioned by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). • Medical stations and fully equipped ambulances positioned along the course and staffed by a premier multi- disciplinary medical team. |
Weather | • The temperature should be a low of 24C / 76F at the start of the race. With low annual rainfall, rain is not
expected. |
Race Background | • In its nineteenth year, the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K has earned the reputation for being a well- organized international event, focused on runner enjoyment. Participants combine an island vacation and a great sporting event for a truly unique experience.
• Maximum 3,000 participants allowed.
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Testimonials | • “Did this race 4 years ago… my most favourite half… the atmosphere and people were awesome… am planning to return again this year and have recommended this race to fellow runners… nothing compares to Reggae Marathon!” – Sandra, 2018
• “Thank you for hosting a brilliant race today. It was tough in the heat but all the fantastic music got us around. The supporters and organization was great. Would definitely recommend your race to anyone wishing to run a Caribbean marathon.” – Sue, 2017 • “It was a pleasure for myself and my mate to run in the Reggae Marathon. It was fabulous as always. It was our fifth run. And we are ready for next year. Again, thank you for putting on such a spectacular event!” – Cordell, 2016 • “A great experience… but I will not forget this race. The organisation was perfect… Thank you to all who have made the race possible.” – Gerd, 2015 • “Great race! My wife and I both loved it…Pasta party amazing…Beautiful medal and shirt…Race day was something special…We loved the 5.15am start and running in the dark…we will definitely run again” – Kiernan & Cindy, 2014 • “This was more than just a road race – more like a scene from a 5-star feature film.” – Darryll, 2012 • “If there is a better overall experience at another event in the world, I’m not aware of it!” – Bob Moore, 2011 • “Thank you very much for a superb race. I am definitely coming back to do another Reggae Marathon.” – Christian, 2010 • “Thank you and the race organizers and volunteers for putting on one of the best races on the planet! You got both the |