Reggae Marathon

Human Interest Story

The ninth annual Reggae Marathon has grown to over eight-hundred participants this year making it the largest to date. Entry deadline is set for 9 o'clock Friday evening.

Unprecedented Numbers Sign Up For Reggae Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

On holiday in Jamaica, Rik Ceulemans of Belgium saw signs for the Reggae Marathon and registered on Saturday before race day.  In his fourth marathon, Ceulemans, who was running his fourth marathon, won in 2:31:43.  He finished eleven seconds ahead of Rupert Green (2: 37.22) and defending champion Andrew Gutzmore (2:41.32).

Belgian man on vacation wins Reggae Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Alfred Francis, race director, expects nearly 700 runners for the Reggae Marathon that takes place in Negril at 5 am on Saturday. Athletes from around the world have entered to compete for the Bob Marley award.

Strong, massive field for Reggae Marathon

What do Kenisha Griffiths, Diana Blake-Bennett and Earl Stewart have in common? On December 1, 2007, they will be taking up The Gleaner Reggae Marathon/Half Marathon Challenge in Negril.

My desire is to practise a healthy lifestyle, to eat right, exercise and lose weight as I am presently overweight and very unfit," notes Kenisha, who will be running the half marathon. "My eating habits, transportation and lack of time, I work five days a week and I have classes on two of those evenings," she explained as the culprits of her current situation.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results