Race Information

 

Date

December 1st, 2012


Location

Negril, Jamaica

The Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K start simultaneously at 5:15 a.m. at Long Bay Beach Park situated along Negril’s famed 7-mile white sand beach. The course heads into the town of Negril then north towards the town of Green Island, and is looped. The mostly flat course is an IAAF certified marathon, half marathon and 10K course. The course is open to runners and walkers for seven hours.

 

Weather

The temperature should be a low of 76F at the start of the race. With low annual rainfall at that time of year, rain is not likely to occur.

 

Organizers & Partners


Entry Fee & Rules

Paid on/before July  31, 2012           
Paid on/after Aug. 1, 2012         
Paid at Expo in Negril (Nov. 29 & 30, 2012)
Marathon - US $90.00 Marathon - US $100.00 Marathon - US $120.00
Half Marathon - US $85.00 Half Marathon - US $95.00 Half Marathon - US $110.00
10K - US $60.00 10K - US $70.00 10K - US $85.00

Entry fees are NOT REFUNDABLE or TRANSFERABLE. Participants must be 18 years or older on race day for the marathon; for the half marathon, 14 years or older & 10 years and older for the 10K.

 

Goodies & Other Stuff

  • Fabulous commemorative finisher medal
  • Official Reggae Marathon T-shirt
  • Free entry to the World's Best Pasta Party
  • Free entry to the Victory Party and Awards Ceremony
  • Two-day Expo showcasing the best of Jamaican art, craft, music and Reggae Marathon memorabilia
  • Over US$10,000 in total prize money
  • The Bob Marley and Rita Marley trophies awarded to the male and female winners of the Reggae Marathon
  • Age group certificates for Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 years & over. The certificates will be mailed after the event.
  • Special prize category for High School Boys & Girls in the 10K
  • In the Team category, trophies for the first five finishers (male and female combined).


Scoring & Results

  • ChampionChip timing system
  • Interim results posted during the race. Final results posted within 24 hours.
  • Live web cast of the finish line available online