Run Di Road: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K's in Kingston
From Kingston City Marathon to Sigma 5K
The Jamaican saying, "We Run Tings, Tings Nuh Run We" is probably the best description of the vision behind the annual Kingston City Run, literally!
Started in 2013 this annual event had a hiatus in 2020-2024 due to the Covid-19 pandemic but is planning a comeback in 2025. The event will again incorporate a Welcome party, a Fitness and Lifestyle Expo on Saturday with a pre-race party and then the most anticipated race day on Sunday, in March 2025. The race day offers a 5K Walk/Run, 10K Run and ½ Marathon run over an iconic course that takes you through and by some of Kingston’s most iconic attractions including Devon House, Kings House, Bob Marley Museum and Hope Gardens to name a few. The race day cumulates with an Award ceremony and concert in the beautiful Emancipation Park offering over 40 prize categories.
ld of immediate Past President of the The immediate Past President of The Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA) Nicola Madden-Greig joined by Co-chair Christopher Jarrett and JHTA Kingston Chapter Chairman, this not-to-be -missed calendar event held every March.
The best aspect of this race is that it is a charity run geared at raising much needed funds to support local charities tackling the plight of the homeless in and around the city. Over the years, Kingston City Run has raised over J$15 million for these charities: Open Arms Drop-in Centre, Marie Atkins Night Shelter, Missionaries of the Poor, Food for the Poor and the Alpha Boys Institute.
"It is important that we ensure the most vulnerable in our city are taken care of. Ordinary, everyday people have a chance to be a hero and help saves families", ͟stated Christopher Jarrett.
The event has been supported by the Mayor of Kingston, and receives strong partnership support from the Jamaica Tourist Board, The Norman Manley International Airport, Marksman, RJR Gleaner Communications Group, Carib Cement and many more.
Note: Special hotel rates and packages are offered by Kingston area hotels including The Spanish Court Hotel, The Altamont Court, The Jamaica Pegasus, Knutsford Court Hotel, Liguanea Club and Courtyard by Marriott. For more information and sponsorship opportunities and having a running vacations, call 1-876-926-3635-6, email: info@kingstoncityrun.com
The other notable running event is Kingston in the Sigma Corporate Run held every February this 5K is over 20 years old. Also a charity run it focusses on various themes from medical care to youth development.
The city also has numerous smaller fun runs sprinkled throughout the year. So if visiting Kingston and you are feeling to "Run Di Road", check out the visitjamaica,com for all the up-coming running events.