The Reggae Marathon & Half Marathon is Jamaica’s premier International Marathon Event. Marathoners, sports enthusiasts as well as beginners, converge in Negril, Jamaica’s capital of casual, for a fun event characterized by good vibes and lots of Reggae music.
Enthusiastic supporters come out along the looped, internationally certified course to support participants. Meanwhile, hard working volunteers offer uniquely packaged water and re-hydration fluids at every mile. The pulsating Reggae music on course also keeps participants in an “irie” spirit, as they burn the mileage.
Other related Marathon events, like the internationally rated gourmet Pasta Party and Registration & Expo, have participants and supporters alike, humming with activity. The Finish Line Beach Bash affords everyone an opportunity to relax on the beach with special offerings and entertainment geared towards having the best time.
All in all, the Reggae Marathon Event is uniquely Jamaican with an international appeal.
What started as a loose collection of runners at Kingston’s local reservoir, Mona Dam, affectionately called “The Dam”, became a club – the Jamdammers – in June 1995. Over the past years, the Club has grown both in size (over 100 members) and stature by re-writing the book on road racing in Jamaica.The annual Reggae Marathon Grand Prix Series presented by the Jamdammers and our premier event – the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K – have become staples of local and international road race calendars.
Despite these lofty achievements, however, one thing remains constant – the Club’s mandate and mission to promote a healthy lifestyle through distance running and to put Negril and Jamaica on the map as a world class marathon destination.
In keeping with the Jamdammers’ overall mandate, the presentation of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K has blossomed into an international event, included in the world’s ten best marathon events.
The California International Marathon (CIM) is a marathon organized by runners, for runners! CIM was founded in 1983 by the Sacramento Running Association (SRA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The SRA Board of Directors is comprised of runners with a combined total of 150+ years of service to the CIM.
The same route SRA management created for the 1983 inaugural CIM will take you through rural countryside, then through the towns of Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks and Carmichael and finally, under a canopy of trees in full fall colors, into the city of Sacramento for the State Capitol finish. Even though the course has remained the same, the race has grown into a true international event.
CIM has a gently rolling, point-to-point, net downhill course with well maintained streets and few turns. The CIM start is at a 366 ft. elevation and its finish at a 26 ft. elevation.
CIM has steadily grown in numbers from a field of 1,600 runners in 1983 to a race that now fills to a capacity of more than 9,000 marathoners. Over the years, the SRA has added a four-person relay (over 1,000 teams now compete) and a 2.62-mile maraFUNrun held in the spirit of fitness and fun for 2,000 participants. Both of these events are a component of SRA’s mission to expose people of all ages to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through running.
The SRA Board of Directors, race management and volunteers work thousands of hours year-round to ensure that all runners have the best marathon experience possible, whether you are an experienced elite racer, mid-packer or are running for your first marathon finisher’s medallion. We look forward to seeing you in December!
Karen Baysinger I've run this marathon twice, and they offer a relay which I've run 3 times. For the most part this course is flat & fast. The aid stations are what you should expect from a marathon, the start & finish are very well organized, and it's a small enough field of runners that you don't have a slow-down at the start in finding your pace. Weather is always a toss-up but directors can't control that.
California International Marathon, Race Date: 2024-12-08, Distance: Marathon
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
Male
2:07:35
Tsegay Weidlibanos
2nd Male
2:10:06
CJ Albertson
3rd Male
2:11:55
Nick Haunger
4th Male
2:12:07
Robert Miranda
Female
2:24:28
Calli Hauger Thackery
2nd Female
2:24:40
Jacqueline Gaughan
3rd Female
2:28:41
Stephanie Bruce
4th Female
2:30:04
Annmarie Tuxbury
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
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Reasons to run CIM
Qualify for the Boston Marathon! The fast, USATF sanctioned course is a Boston Marathon qualifying course.
Average temperatures range in the mid-50s, 80% chance of perfect running weather.
Fall continues well into December in Sacramento and the “City of Trees” is ablaze with fall colors.
The CIM wide start line minimizes congestion and allows for you to easily settle into your marathon pace.
There are separate finish lines for men and for women.
The Pace Team leaders, many of them elite ultra runners, are local and familiar with the CIM course.
The Loyal Runners Program is available to runners who have finished the CIM 5 times, 10 times, 15 times, 20 times, 25 times and 30 times receive special gifts.
There is bus transportation to the start for all runners.
More than 2,000 dedicated, caring volunteers, and great crowd support from local residents who support this “Capitol Running Tradition.”
17-well-stocked aid stations and plenty of nourishment at the finish.
More porta-potties per runner at the start and along the course than any event the CIM staff and board has ever seen!
Block-by-block, lively and “international” course entertainment.
Beautiful, LARGE, unique, colorful finishers’ medallions and ribbons.
Festive two-day Expo, timed perfectly for your holiday shopping.
Get in shape, meet new friends, achieve a goal, and then enjoy the holiday season guilt-free!
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The Honolulu Marathon’s scenic course includes spectacular ocean views alongside world-famous Waikiki Beach, and Diamond Head and Koko Head volcanic craters. The terrain is level except for short uphill grades around Diamond Head.
The Guangzhou Marathon was launched in 2012 and certified by CAA as the A level event. From 2014 to 2017,Guangzhou Marathon was recognized as the CAA Gold Medal Race for four consecutive years. The year of 2018 has seen this event was upgraded as IAAF Gold Label Road Race after it was awarded as IAAF Bronze and Silver Label Road Race successively in 2016 and 2017.
Themed as “Renowned City, Harmony and Health”, Guangzhou Marathon combines the charm of competition and the idea of national fitness. It becomes a glamorous city name card, helping to promote Guangzhou Asian Games spirit and to develop national fitness, proposing a healthy lifestyle, enhancing the visibility and influence of Guangzhou, and displaying great economic and social achievements of Guangzhou, Guangdong, and China.
The course of Guangzhou Marathon has been set alongside the Pearl River. It excellently showcases the most unique Lingnan culture, the most time-honored scenic spots and the most stylish cultural trend. Every year, marathon fans show great enthusiasm to Guangzhou Marathon and actively take part in it.
Guangzhou International Marathon, Race Date: 2024-12-08, Distance: Marathon
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
Male
2:06:28
Gebise Lelisa Debele
2nd Male
2:07:00
Belay Ziku Asfaw
3rd Male
2:07:01
Asefa Mengstu Negewo
4th Male
2:07:15
Felix Kiptoo Kirwa
Female
2:25:13
Anchialem Haymanot Wibineh
2nd Female
2:25:20
Chernet Misganaw Takele
3rd Female
2:25:22
Roman Gidey Berhe
4th Female
2:30:07
Lisa Weightman
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
(I) MARATHON
1. RANKING PRIZE
Top eight male and female runners (ranked by gun time) will be awarded with the following bonus respectively (a 20% income tax will be levied). For Chinese runner, equivalent amount of Yuan will be given.
(in U.S. dollars)
Male
Female
Rank
Bonus(USD)
Time
Rank
Bonus(USD)
Time
1st
40000
Including and within 2:09:30
1st
40000
Including and within 2:26:00
20000
Beyond 2:09:30
20000
Beyond 2:26:00
2nd
15000
2nd
15000
3rd
10000
3rd
10000
4th
5000
4th
5000
5th
3500
5th
3500
6th
3000
6th
3000
7th
2500
7th
2500
8th
2000
8th
2000
Note:
(1) The bonuses will be transferred to the male and female Marathon winners after their results are publicized and they pass the doping test.
(2) Each of the top three male and female Marathon runners will be awarded with one trophy and one medal.
(3) The runners who finish the race before the Cut OffTime will be awarded with Post-Race Packageand finishing medals.
2. AWARDS FOR BREAKING THE RACE RECORD(A 20% income tax will be levied)
(1) Marathon Male
The runner whose racing time is within 2:10:01 (NOT including 2:10:01) and who ranks as the first place of the race will be awarded with US$10000;
(2) Marathon Female
The runner whose racing time is within 2:26:46 (NOT including 2:26:46) and who ranks as the first place of the race will be awarded with US $10000.
The Ted Corbitt 15K in Central Park honored NYRR founder and president, legendary marathoner, and ultra-marathoner Ted Corbitt. The race is a 15k run entirely in Central Park.
Running to Honor "The Father of Long-Distance Running"
Undeterred by the season’s first snowfall, thousands of runners turned out for today’s NYRR Ted Corbitt 15K in Central Park. The race honorsTed Corbitt(1919-2007), the first president of New York Road Runners, the first African American to compete in the Olympic marathon, and a distance running pioneer who ran more than 200,000 miles in his lifetime and was known as “the father of long-distance running.” Runners took on 9.3 challenging miles over Central Park’s hills. The overall winners were Teshome Mekonen in 44:43 and Belaynesh Fikadu in 54:36. Many members of local running clubs took part today in 2017’s finalclub points raceof the year. The running community will celebrate the top runners and teams of 2017 atNYRR Club Nighton February 1.
Among today's finishers was Gary Corbitt, Ted Corbitt’s son, who has dedicated much of the 10 years since his father’s death to preserving his father’s legacy. Gary spoke at theNYRRRUNCENTER featuring the NB Run Hubthis week about Ted’s dedication not only to running but to health and wellness (he worked full time as a physical therapist) and to building an inclusive community.
“I had a lot of exposure to road racing back in the late 1950s and early 60s,” said Gary, 66. “A big road race back then was 35 runners, and refreshments were not in the mix—people would run marathons with no water.” We’ve come a long way!
To honor Ted Corbitt's commitment to community health and wellness, NYRR hosted a coat drive to benefitNew York Cares, with drop-offs at theNYRRRUNCENTERduring race week and at today’s race.
Many runners and volunteers rounded out their 2017 racing today, completing their 9+1 with either a run or volunteer stint (THANK YOU!). There’s one final Central Park race left on NYRR’s December calendar: theNYRR Midnight Runon December 31. Ring in the New Year with us and get your final 9+1 credit for guaranteed entry to the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon!
I've run this marathon twice, and they offer a relay which I've run 3 times. For the most part this course is flat & fast. The aid stations are what you should expect from a marathon, the start & finish are very well organized, and it's a small enough field of runners that you don't have a slow-down at the start in finding your pace. Weather is always a toss-up but directors can't control that.