The extremely anticipated Reggae Marathon, a premier long-distance street race in Jamaica, is ready to happen on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Negril.
Organizers have launched an thrilling addition to the occasion – a brand new 5K race that may run alongside the standard 10K and half marathon races.
Alfred ‘Frano’ Francis, the race director, expressed his enthusiasm for the 5K addition, stating that it has ignited pleasure amongst company groups and people. This inclusive transfer permits members to progressively tackle the challenges of the 10K and half marathon, enhancing the occasion’s accessibility.
Accessible route
The 5K route commences at Lengthy Bay Seashore Park, passes via Negril’s aerodrome, and concludes on the similar beachside end line as the opposite races. The course is predominantly flat and IAAF-certified, making certain a top-tier race expertise for all members.
In its twenty fourth 12 months, Reggae Marathon is thought for its well-organized worldwide occasion that mixes operating with the colourful world of Jamaican music, together with reggae, calypso, and Afrobeats. The occasion options reside reggae acts, with previous headliners like Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid.
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Contributors can stay up for finisher medals, official Reggae Marathon T-shirts, and a complete prize pool exceeding US$10,000. Prestigious Bob Marley and Rita Marley trophies await the female and male champions of the Reggae Half Marathon, with particular prize classes for high-school girls and boys within the 10K, in addition to groups within the 5K, 10K, and half marathon.
Charitable endeavors
Reggae Marathon continues its dedication to charitable causes by partnering with the Coronary heart Basis of Jamaica and actively selling fundraising for different charitable endeavors. The occasion additionally gives volunteer alternatives for younger people from numerous Jamaican communities.
For these unable to attend in particular person, digital race choices can be found, permitting runners and walkers worldwide to take part within the occasion.
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Reggae Marathon has garnered worldwide acclaim, together with being voted ‘Worldwide Race of the 12 months’ by UK Males’s Working journal and receiving a “extremely recommended” accolade within the Girls’s Working Worldwide Race of the 12 months class. The occasion guarantees a novel mix of operating, music, and the colourful Jamaican tradition.
