Smile for the Camera
Everyone loves a good race photo. There’s no better place to get a good photo than the Reggae Marathon. Some of those early race photos, you can...
What’s your Favorite Distance?
We all have a favorite race distance to run. And it’s different for each person. And with each distance that you run; you have different levels of...
Don’t Sleep on your Registration
Don’t sleep on your registration. The prices increase at the end of July. As a reminder, we have a 5k this year in addition to the 10k and the...
Don’t Forget about our Costume Contest
If you are coming to the Reggae Marathon, be sure to come and run in costume. Our past winners included Gary dressed as a traffic cone and Alison...
Don’t Forget that Recovery Run
What do you think when you hear recovery run? I can tell you with a great deal of confidence that when I head out for a run the day after a race...
Beach or Pool?
There’s no denying that Seven Mile Beach in Negril has soft sand and beautiful blue waters. But most of the hotels that you will stay at will have...
Your Reasons for Running
We all start running for different reasons. Some people start running to get healthy. Others start because they want to meet new people. Others...
5k, 10k, or Half Marathon?
You know what’s great about the Reggae Marathon? You have several options for a race distance. You can choose from the 5k, 10k, or the half...
First Timer or Reggae Regular?
Whether you’re a first time Reggae Marathon runner or you’ve been coming for years, you’ll leave the race with not only the medal, but also many...
Breathe in Through your Nose
And out through your mouth. Learning to breathe when running is important. Breathing with intention can help you become a better runner. Try the...
Fueling for your Long Run
Just as important as hydrating on your run is the fuel you take in. As a runner, you have many options to take in calories during your run. Most...
Getting to Jamaica
Once you’ve registered for the race, you’ll need to make plans to get to Negril. Unless you live in Jamaica, you’ll likely fly into the Montego...