Want to see a lot of a Caribbean destination in a short period of time? If yes, consider training for and running one or more of the Caribbean marathons or half marathons. After completion, you can continue your vacation by relaxing and recuperating at the beach and taking dips in the therapeutic waters of the Caribbean Sea. You can then also circle back to visit some of the historical and beautiful places you’ve seen while running.
So which Caribbean marathon should you run? Well, our research uncovered 25 Caribbean marathons or half marathons organized across 17 Caribbean destinations. Most of the courses for these Caribbean marathons and half marathons are flat, fast and beautifully scenic. So hone in on the month, Caribbean destination and get cracking with your training program. Not only will be improving your physical fitness as you train for your race but you’ll also be ensuring that you look your best as you take photographs with beautiful Caribbean scenery in the backdrop!
JANUARY
1. Marathon Bahamas
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K
2. Bermuda Triangle Challenge
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, One Mile
3. Let’s Go Haiti Marathon
Races: Marathon, Kids Fun Run
4. Trinidad & Tobago International Marathon
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
5. St Croix Scenic 50
Races: Ultra Marathon
FEBRUARY
6. Maratón San Blas – Puerto Rico
Races: Half Marathon, 5K, Fun Run
MARCH
7. Kingston City Run
Races: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
8. Puerto Rico Marathon (now discontinued)
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon
APRIL
9. Punta Cana Marathon
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
MAY
10. Appleby Bermuda Half Marathon Derby
Races: Half Marathon
11. Semi-Marathon des Abymes – Guadeloupe
Races: Half Marathon
12. Virgin Gorda Half Marathon
Races: Half Marathon
13. Tobago Sea to Sea Marathon
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
no major races
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Runners at the 2013 Reggae Marathon in Jamaica. Photo credit: ©Reggae Marathon.
SEPTEMBER
14. Nevis Marathon
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
OCTOBER
15. UWI SPEC International Half Marathon
Races: Half Marathon
NOVEMBER
16. Bahamas Half Marathon & 10K
Races: Half Marathon, Relay, 10K
17. BVI Half Marathon
Races: Half Marathon
18. Divas Half Marathon – Puerto Rico
Races: Half Marathon, 5K
19. Havana Marathon
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
20. KLM Curaçao Marathon
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
21. Martinique Half Marathon
Races: Half Marathon
DECEMBER
22. Run Barbados
Races: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Fun Mile
23. Cayman Islands Marathon
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, Kids Fun Run
24. Reggae Marathon – Jamaica
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
25. St Croix International Marathon
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon
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Top photo: Runners lining up for the 2013 Havana Marathon in Cuba. Photo credit: ©Havana Marathon.
