Honoring Bob Marley
The winners of the half marathon receive a Bob Marley statue (men’s winner) and a Rita Marley statue (women’s winner.) The statues are just one of...
The 80/20 Rule
When training for long distances, the 80/20 method is a good rule to use. 80% of your runs should be run at an easy effort with the remaining 20%...
Welcome to the World Famous Pasta Party
We cannot wait to welcome runners to Kingston in December. This year, we will be able to break bread at our World Famous Pasta Party. Be prepared...
Kingston Markets
Kingston, Jamaica, offers a diverse market scene, with Coronation Market providing a vibrant, authentic experience with fresh produce and street...
Favorite Jamaican Food
While many of our runners are local and live in Jamaica and get to experience Jamaican food every day, many will be traveling from abroad and will...
Traveling Solo in Kingston
Are you traveling to Kingston alone? If you are, I’m sure you’ll leave with a few friends who are running the Reggae Marathon. But like with any...
The Reggae Marathon and Music
For many, running and music go hand in hand. A lot of runners have a set playlist ready for their runs while others will just put on a random...
The Reggae Marathon’s Pasta Party
It’s been said before and is worth saying again, for the Reggae Marathon real kick off is our pasta party. Runners and their friends and family...
Welcome to Kingston!
If you fly into Kingston for the Reggae Marathon, you’ll be greeted at the roundabout by the new Kingston sign! The sign is a three dimensional...
First Time Reggae Marathon?
Is this your first time coming to Jamaica? If so, there’s a few things that you should know about the race. The race will start at 5:30 am so...
Your Run in the Sun
When you run the Reggae Marathon, you need to be prepared for the hot weather. While the race does start white it is still dark outside, once the...
Global Running Day
Today is a day that we can all celebrate something that we all love- running. Running unites us because we all put one foot in front of another to...