Reggae Marathon

Sport · December · Negril

Rating: 4.7 / 5

The Reggae Marathon is an internationally sanctioned marathon, half-marathon and 10K staged along Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril each December. The pre-dawn start is backed by sound systems along the course, a finish-line Red Stripe is handed to every runner and the flat coastal route makes it popular with first-time marathoners and Caribbean-holiday runners. Entries are open to international participants via the official event site.

Contact Information

Address: Negril, Westmoreland

Website: https://reggaemarathon.com

About events in Jamaica

Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay every July is the biggest reggae festival on Earth. Dream Weekend takes over Negril every August. Rebel Salute, Sting, and Reggae Sunsplash are the legacy festivals. Carnival in Kingston (April) brings soca to the capital. Add the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival, Calabash Literary Festival in Treasure Beach, the Accompong Maroon Festival, and dozens of smaller events year-round.

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