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Marathon Weekend!

Run Barbados is the largest marathon in the Caribbean. The prestigious Run Barbados Marathon has evolved into one of Barbados’ premier sporting activities on the island known for its festive atmosphere and spirit of camaraderie. The Run Barbados unique route takes participants on a scenic journey through some of Barbados’ most historical landmarks. The choice of races around the world is endless but the Run Barbados Marathon Weekend has distinguishing characteristics that can provide the experience of a lifetime. The friendly local culture, the sheer beauty of the island and the marathon’s course that is both scenic and historic. 2023 will mark 40 years of the Run Barbados Marathon and this year the event will be held from December 8th-10th.

A UNIQUE 3-DAY EXPERIENCE

The festivities kick off with  The Garrison Savannah Fun Mile on Dec. 8th, with entertainment starting at 6 PM and the Fun Mile at 8PM. The race will start and finish at the historic Garrison Savannah. 

On December 9th,  the fun begins at 3:30 PM on the scenic East Coast at Barclays Park.

The races for the day are the Sleeping Giant 5k Race and the Sand Dunes 10k Race. 

The marathon weekend ends on Sunday, Dec 10th with the Farley Hill Half and Full marathon commencing at 5:30 AM. Then the Joe’s River coastal walk will follow and start at 7 AM.

All participants will receive a Run Barbados branded T-shirt.

 Participants in each race will receive a uniquely designed Finisher medal


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Routes

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Race Results (2022)


Run Barbados Marathon Weekend was all about having fun in a safe environment. Congratulations to all who took part, we hope you enjoyed the experience and look forward to welcoming you back in 2023!
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All entries on or before September 30th must be done via this website. From October 1st, the designated box offices will be open for registration. From October 1st - Dec. 8th participants can either enter via the website or at a designated box office to be announced. On December 9th all new registrations will be done at the Race Kit Collection centre only.

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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.


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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