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December 3, 2023
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Dear Running, Little did I know that a sign for the Reggae Marathon, while on vacation in Jamaica, would change the trajectory of my life. Prior...

As a runner, finding the right shoe is just as important as finding the right partner. It becomes an intimate relationship. You want your foot to...

We love to feature our runners throughout the year. Do you have a funny running story. Meet a friend during a race and keep in touch to this day?...

Given that last year’s Reggae Marathon was epic because it was the first time in two years that we were able to run in Negril and finish on beach...

When the weather isn’t great, or we’ve just had a big race and don’t have anything to train for, it can be hard to stay motivated to go out for a...

We all love a nice marathon medal. For many, we can’t wait til the race reveals what the medal looks like. And of course, it’s customary, if not...

Do you have a pet peeve when it comes to running? Sometimes, runners lack etiquette. When I think about running etiquette, the first thing that...

As much as you prepare and plan and train for your race, it’s important to plan your recovery. Luckily when you are at the Reggae Marathon, you...

One of the greatest things about running in New York City are the views. I get views of the city lights when I run early in the morning or in the...

For many runners, we take some time off from running for one reason or another. Some people choose to take time off after a big race. Others may...

While many were taking part in the Reggae Marathon in Negril last December, our friends in Tottori, Japan were doing their virtual Reggae...

It’s no secret that we love all of our Reggae Marathon participants. The Reggae Marathon welcomes everybody to the world of running, fun...