Jamaica / Running/Athletic

A number of running events take place during the year, of which the most notable are:

Reggae Marathon & Half Marathon, Negril - A major event which started in 2001 and attracts 1500 visitors, held over an IAAF certified marathon and half-marathon course. Both races start at Long Bay Beach Park and are on the flat. Held in early December, the event attracts a big party crowd and features an Expo of Jamaican art, craft and music.

High Mountain Coffee 10K & 5K Road Race, Mandeville - Started in 1983, the event takes place end of January and can attract up to 500 runners.

Jake's Jamaican Off-Road Triathlon & Sunset Run, Treasure Beach - The annual event has run for well over ten years and is for seasoned athletes. It now starts with a 5k Sunset Run the night before the Triathlon, which includes a 500m ocean swim, 25k mountain bike ride and a 7k countryside run. Overseas participants welcome – maximum of 100 entrants.

All these races welcome overseas competitors. See Jamaica's Calendar of Events for annual dates, including the Jamaica Triathlon, which is open to 1000 participants and is held in the Rose Hall area, with an Olympic Distance (1500m swim, 40km bike race and 10 km run), Sprint, Duathlon Sprint, a Kids Triathlon, a Corporate & Schools Challenge and a Health & Fitness Expo.

Jamaica Hash House Harriers, Kingston - The Jamaican Hash was founded in 1998. Based around Kingston, it is a family hash which runs at different beauty spots every other Sunday. There is a charge for the Hash and for food and drink, the latter being vital to the proceedings.