Reggae Marathon Kingston 2026: Jamaica Race Is on 6 December, Not Negril
The Reggae Marathon runs its Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on the Kingston Waterfront in Jamaica on Sunday 6 December 2026. Runners who knew the Negril race face a city course, Devon House pre-race events and a 3 December entry deadline. The post Reggae Marathon Kingston 2026: Jamaica Race Is on 6 December, Not Negril appeared first on The Rio Times .
The 26th staging of the Reggae Marathon will take place in Kingston, Jamaica on Sunday, 6 December 2026, not in Negril as previously thought. The event will feature three distances: a Half Marathon, a 10K, and a 5K run. The race starts at three different times - 5:45 a.m., 5:55 a.m., and 6 a.m., all departing from Nethersole Place on the downtown waterfront.
The course, known for its mostly flat terrain and certification by World Athletics and AIMS, is sanctioned by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association. Runners will pass notable landmarks such as the Art Walk, the Supreme Court, and the National Gallery. Aid stations and cooling stations with misters and iced towels are placed every mile, accompanied by reggae music.
The Finish Line Beach Bash will occur from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Port Royal Street. The race's accommodation page lists the ROK Hotel as the closest hotel to the starting point. Entry fees are set at US$125 for the Half Marathon, US$95 for the 10K, and US$60 for the 5K. On-site registration closes at midnight on 3 December 2026, with packet collection taking place at Devon House on the 4th and 5th of December.
Online registration closes at the same time. No refunds or transfers are allowed for the fees. The race is scheduled for the 26th consecutive year and marks the second time Kingston hosts the event.
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