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Reggae Marathon comes to Kingston for the first time

  • Writer: ROGER HASFAL
    ROGER HASFAL
  • Oct 1
  • 1 min read

The city of Kingston will officially be the location for the World-renowned Reggae Marathon, which will celebrate its historic 25th anniversary on December 7, 2025.


This move from Negril, its home for 24 years, coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Jamdammers Running Club, the founding organisation behind the event.


 (L-R) Dr. Kemroy Johnson, President, Jamadammers Running Club; Kiwayne Jacobs, Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Tourist Board; Diane Ellis, Sponsor Director, Reggae Marathon; Alfred Francis, Race Director, Reggae Marathon; Kerensia Morrison, MP, State Minister, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport; Dr. Carey Wallace, Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund; Ron Mushcette, Radio Personality and MC; Ian Kelly, Chairman, Reggae Marathon; and Councillor Eugene Kelly, representing His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Andrew Swaby, JP
 (L-R) Dr. Kemroy Johnson, President, Jamadammers Running Club; Kiwayne Jacobs, Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Tourist Board; Diane Ellis, Sponsor Director, Reggae Marathon; Alfred Francis, Race Director, Reggae Marathon; Kerensia Morrison, MP, State Minister, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport; Dr. Carey Wallace, Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund; Ron Mushcette, Radio Personality and MC; Ian Kelly, Chairman, Reggae Marathon; and Councillor Eugene Kelly, representing His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Andrew Swaby, JP

The 2025 Reggae Marathon will feature World Athletics-certified courses for the Half Marathon, 10K, and a 5K, guiding runners through Kingston's cultural landmarks, including the National Gallery, the Supreme Court, and Water Lane’s Artwalk, before finishing along the waterfront.


Strong representation is expected from Jamaica, the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Japan.


A prize pool exceeding JMD $1.5 million will be distributed across race categories, rewarding top finishers with cash prizes, trophies, and commemorative awards.


Central to this effort is the High School Boys & Girls 10K Championships.


At the launch, the 2024 winners were recognised - including St. Jago High School in first place (three laptops), Holmwood Technical High School in second place (two laptops), and Bellefield High School in third place (one laptop).


Winners will receive the prestigious Bob Marley and Rita Marley trophies, while all finishers will earn commemorative medals and official 25th anniversary Reggae Marathon t-shirts.

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