Reggae Marathon 2026: Dates (Dec 5) and Fares

When is Reggae Marathon 2026?

Reggae Marathon 2026 is expected to run on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

2026Saturday, December 5, 2026Expected

2027Saturday, December 4, 2027Expected

How the dates are set: Organizers schedule it on the first Saturday of December each year, though some past years have moved.

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Reggae Marathon schedule

Night before: A pasta party and the Jamaican Style Jerk Fest are held before race day.
Race day: The marathon starts at Long Bay Beach Park, where the start and finish are packed with spectators, music, food and vendors.

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Getting to Reggae Marathon

The course follows Negril's seven-mile beach and is flat.

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Where to stay in Negril

Negril has hotels, villas, guesthouses and rentals for different budgets, and most runners stay in hotels.

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History of Reggae Marathon

The 15th running of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k was held on December 3-5 in Negril, with entrants expected from some 35 countries.

Source: reggaemarathon.com

Reggae Marathon: questions people ask

When is the Reggae Marathon?

The organizers hold it in Negril on the first Saturday of December each year.

Where does the Reggae Marathon start?

It starts at Long Bay Beach Park in Negril.

Is the Reggae Marathon course flat?

Yes. The course is flat and runs along Negril's seven-mile beach.

Is there a marathon in Jamaica?

Yes. The Reggae Marathon is held in Negril every year, with a half marathon alongside it.

Sources: reggaemarathon.com, whatracetorun.com

About Reggae Marathon

A flat early-morning race along Negril's Seven Mile Beach with a pasta party and a jerk fest the night before.

The Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K are held in Negril on the first Saturday of December. The course is flat and runs along the coast, starting at Long Bay Beach Park. The race starts early to finish before the heat, and the night before has a pasta party and a Jamaican-style jerk fest.

Know before you go

The race starts early to beat the heat, so plan to be at Long Bay Beach Park well before dawn.
The night before the race has a pasta party and a Jerk Fest.
Most visitors fly into Montego Bay (MBJ), roughly 90 minutes by road from Negril.

Planning the trip

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