Because the early registration deadline of July 31 approaches, organizers of the Reggae Marathon 2024 report a major surge in entries, notably from the USA, adopted by individuals from Canada, the UK, Europe, and Africa.
The 24th version of the Reggae Marathon is slated for December 6-8.
The occasion, which provides a digital marathon alongside in-person Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races, continues to attract a diverse array of runners. Contributors from 25 to 35 nations sometimes be part of every year, attracted by the distinctive mix of athletic competitors and Jamaican tradition that the Reggae Marathon is famend for.
This yr marks the introduction of a 5K race, broadening the occasion’s enchantment and permitting extra individuals to expertise the festivities. Race Director Alfred ‘Frano’ Francis expressed pleasure about this addition, noting the appreciable enthusiasm it has sparked amongst company groups and particular person runners alike.
Costs set to extend after July 31
– Commercial –
Present registration charges begin at JM $5,000 (US $50), with costs set to extend after July 31. The best charges shall be for on-site registration in Negril on December 6-7, with the Half Marathon costing as much as JM $10,000 (US $140).
The races will start at Lengthy Bay Seashore Park, located on Negril’s well-known 7-mile white sand seashore. The Half Marathon and 10K routes will information runners by way of Negril city middle and east to Bloody Bay, whereas the 5K route will head in direction of Negril’s aerodrome. All races will conclude again at Lengthy Bay Seashore Park, on a predominantly flat course licensed by the IAAF.
Contributors can anticipate a meticulously organized occasion, that includes quite a few help stations, together with support and cooling stations, and reggae music taking part in at each mile. The race day will culminate in a Victory Seashore Get together and Awards Ceremony at Lengthy Bay Seashore Park.
Keep within the Loop. Get the newest with our E-newsletter
Jamwest ‘World’s Finest’ Pasta Get together
The occasion schedule contains registration and packet assortment on December 6 and seven, with the Jamwest ‘World’s Finest’ Pasta Get together slated for the night of December 7. The races will begin early on December 8, with the Half Marathon and 10K starting at 5:15 am, adopted by the 5K at 5:25 am.
Runners will obtain commemorative finisher medals and official Reggae Marathon t-shirts. A prize pool exceeding US$10,000 shall be awarded, together with the celebrated Bob Marley and Rita Marley trophies for the Half Marathon winners. Moreover, there are particular prize classes for highschool girls and boys within the 10K and groups in all race distances.
The Reggae Marathon has garnered accolades for its fusion of sport and tradition, receiving recognition from the UK’s Men’s Running magazine and the 100 Half Marathons Membership of the USA. The occasion’s mixture of well-organized races and celebration of Jamaican music and hospitality continues to draw a broad worldwide viewers.
