Road to the Reggae Marathon
The Jamdammers launched the first Grand Prix Series in 2000 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Club and to provide a showcase for the best of Jamaica’s road race talent. This was in keeping with the Club’s mandate of exposing and developing world-class talent at middle and long distances as well as improving healthy lifestyle practices among Jamaicans.
Each year, the Grand Prix Series leads into the Club’s premier annual event – the Reggae Marathon and Half Marathon held every first Saturday in December. For the first time in 2008, the Reggae will include a 10K race to attract individuals who want to take their first step towards a marathon event plus invite wider participation by schools.
With over 10 years in race management, the Jamdammers are experienced race organizers with a volunteer pool of Club members who provide technical and marketing resources to successfully execute road race events to a high standard.
As non-profit organization and member of Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA), the Jamdammers actively raise funds and partner with sponsors to support a sustainable road-racing program.
If you are interested in sharing this vision, please contact info@jamdammers.com
January
- Sunday – Jan. 27, 7:00 am, Rotary 5K, Breezy Castle, Rotary – Downtown
- Sunday – Jan. 27, 2:30 pm, High Mountain 5&10k, Williamsfield, Jamaica Standard Products
February
- Sunday- Feb.10, 6:30 am, Unit-T-Biathalon 5K, University of Technology, University of Technology & The University of West Indies
March
- Sunday – Mar. 9, 7:30 am, Sigma 5K, Emancipation, Pan Caribbean
April
- Sunday – April 6, 3:00 pm, Holland to Lacovia 5k, St. Elizabeth, St.Elizabeth Homecoming
- Sunday – April 12, 7:30 am, 80 th Aniversary 5KRun/Walkathon, Ardenne High School, Ardenne High School PTA
- Sunday - April 27, 7: 00 am, Jakes Triathalon, Treasure Beach, Treasure Beach Foundation
May
- TBA - Cari-Med/Pharmacist 5K Health Walk Race Start: 7: 30 am - Emancipation Park
- 11th, 2008 -Sunday- Portmore Half Marathon- Race Start: 7:00 AM- Portmore - Portmore Chamber of Commerce
- 17th, 2008- Saturday- Wellfest 5K - TBA
June
July
August
September
- September Saturday – Sep. 13, 3:00 pm, Caribbean Wellness Walk/Run 5K, UDC Parking Lot West Street /Ocean Blvd/Kingston, M.O.H
October
- Sunday – Oct. 12, 3:00 p.m, ** Burger King MB 10K, Burger King, Mobay Burger King/Restaurant, Associates Ltd.
- Saturday-- Oct. 18, 7:00 am, Ja.Co.Credit Union 5K, Stadium East, Jamaica Cooperative Credit Union League
- Sunday –Oct. 26, 3:00,** Clarendon Crime Prevention 10 K, May Pen, Clarendon
- Sunday - Oct. 26, 4:00 pm, Hugo Chambers, Jamaica Col., Jamaica Col. Sport. Committee
November
- Sunday- Nov 9, 3:00 pm, Holland Bamboo 5K, Bamboo ST. E, St Elizabeth Homecoming Foun
- Sunday – Nov. 16, 3:00 pm, ** Burger King 10K, Burger King Portmore, Burger King/Restaurant Associates Ltd.
December
- Saturday - Dec 6, 5:15 am, Reggae Marathon & Half Marathon, Long Bay Beach Park, Negril, Jamdammers Running Club
- Sunday - Dec 28, 4:00 pm, Old Harbour Bay 6K, Old Harbour Bay, Neville Myton/Crazy Jim
*** Part of the Jamdammers Grand Prix Road race Series
