Once You Go, You Know
Once you go, you know is the old slogan for Jamaican tourism. But it’s the truth. I know many people who visit Jamaica once and continue to visit...
Jamaican Gems
I have been fortunate to vacation in Jamaica over ten times. And for the last ten years, I have participated in the Reggae Marathon. Each time I...
Some Jamaican Favorites
When you come to Jamaica, there is a lot food and drink to seek out. Of course, you can start your day with the Blue Mountain coffee along with...
8 Months to go
In 8 months, a couple thousand runners will congregate at Long Bay Beach Park long before the sun rises to take on the streets of Negril in the...
Running is not Canceled
While many countries and states are currently in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, I know it can be hard to go outside for a run. But remember...
A Tribute to Burt Carlson
Last week we shared the news that Burt Carlson passed away. Burt was a fixture at The Reggae Marathon for many years. I met Burt my first year I...
A Little Piece of Paradise
It’s been said many times before that one of the highlights of the Reggae Marathon is ending at Long Bay Beach Park on Seven Mile Beach. But when...
Party on the Beach
The end of the Reggae Marathon is where the party begins. As you cross the finish line, you’ll hear your name and the crowds will be cheering you...
Who you’ll meet along the way
When you come to Negril to run the Reggae Marathon you will meet a variety of people from all over the world. You might meet people at the pasta...
In Less than Nine Months…
You will be on the beach celebrating your victory. Your 10k, half marathon, or marathon will be done. You will have your Red Stripe and coconut...
The Sounds of the Reggae Marathon
The Reggae Marathon really begins the night before at the Pasta Party. There, you will hear the sounds of the steel pan drum band and a DJ play...
Runner Spotlight- Margaret Byrne
Margaret Byrne was at the first Reggae Marathon! Since then, she has run in 17 more. It would have been 18 if a snowstorm in her home state of...