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Marathon Weekend!

The prestigious Run Barbados Marathon and Wellness Weekend has evolved into one of Barbados’ premier sporting activities on the island, known for its festive atmosphere and spirit of camaraderie. 2025 saw the addition of a wellness component. The Run Barbados unique route takes participants on a scenic journey through historic Bridgetown. The friendly local culture, the sheer beauty of the island and the marathon’s course that is both scenic and historic. 2026 will mark 43 years of the Run Barbados Marathon and this year the event will be held from December 4th-6th to offer a unique 3-Day Experience. If you enter running events on all three (3) days, you will have a chance to win a special challenge medal.


World Athletics Certified!

The Run Barbados Fun Mile, 5K Run, 5k Walk, 10K Run, Half Marathon and Marathon have been certified by an AIMS/World Athletics Grade A or B measurer.  Performances can be used for qualifications standards for: Olympic Games, World Athletics Events, Major Marathons 

Times from certified courses are valid for: World rankings, Entry standards for major championships, Official records/personal best legitimacy



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Race Events Agenda 2026

Friday, December 4, 2026: The PwC Fun Mile
Saturday, December 5, 2026: RBC 5K Run and Walk & 10K Run
Sunday, December 6, 2026: Half Marathon & Marathon
Sunday, December 6, 2026: 12K Hike
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In-Person Registration

Participants may register in-person at any Nature’s Discount location. In-person registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2026.

From December 2, 2026, participants may register during race kit collection, subject to shirt availability.

Nature’s Discount Locations

Find out more at Nature’s Discount

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Race Kit Collection

Race kit collection will be held at the Hilton Hotel on December 2 and 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on December 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Groups may collect their race kits on Wednesday, December 2.

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RunBarbados Fans

Every year the event also welcomes recreational runners from across the globe. Many of these runners have returned multiple times and made firm friendships with Barbadians and other foreign runners holidaying in Barbados. The wheelchair competitors are a welcomed and familiar sight on the race weekend as are the families that come out to participate in the 5K walk.
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Take a look back at the Run & Fun!

The choice of races around the world is endless but the Run Barbados event has distinguishing characteristics that can provide the experience of a lifetime. The friendly local culture, the sheer beauty of the island and the marathon course that is both scenic and historic.

Four decades have passed since the prestigious Run Barbados series was conceptualized, by locals: Sir Austin Sealy and Carl Bayley. This exciting event has evolved into one of the premier sporting attractions on the island with a festive atmosphere and a spirit of camaraderie that epitomizes the theme: "Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun!"
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