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News From: Sunday, December 2, 2012
 Reggae Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Jamaica's Green, Spain's Pilar Top Reggae Marathon (The Jamaica Gleaner)
Rupert Green won the Reggae Marathon in Negril with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 5 seconds.


News From: Saturday, March 24, 2012
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Reggae Marathon Joins Global Twitterthon (Jamaica Observer)
The Reggae Marathon is joining forces as part of twenty-six marathons across the globe participating in a 26-day Twitterthon. The Twitterthon was started by the Milano City Marathon.


News From: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Jamaica's Reggae Marathon Attracts Runners From Ten Countries (ETurbo News)
The Reggae Marathon, Jamaica's premier marathon, has attracted runners from ten countries for this year's event which takes place on December 3.


News From: Thursday, September 29, 2011
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  Human Interest Story
   Reggae Marathon Returning To Jamaica In December (Opodo.co.uk)
The 2011 Reggae Marathon will kick off in the town of Negril on December 3 at 5:15 am to avoid the heat of the day.


News From: Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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  Human Interest Story
   Run The Reggae Marathon, Stay In "Shabby Chic" Style (Go Carribbean)
The annual Reggae Marathon in Negril, Jamaica will kick off on December 3 and an all inclusive stay can be booked on the island.


News From: Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Green, Mondon Top Reggae Marathon (Track Alerts.com)
Rupert Green defended his title at the Reggae Marathon with a winning time of 2 horus 30 minutes and 27 seconds.


News From: Monday, December 6, 2010
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   Green, Mondon Rock Reggae Marathon (Jamaica Observer)
Rupert Green won the Reggae Marathon with a time of 2 hours 30 minutes and 27 seconds.


News From: Saturday, December 4, 2010
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   All Set For Reggae Marathon (Jamaica Observer)
The tenth annual Regae Marathon kicks off on at 5:15 am. Rupert Green is back to attempt a title defense.


News From: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   'Endurance Traveler' Heads To Jamaica For Reggae Marathon (Palm Beach Post)
The Fox Sports Net's series Endurance Traveler will be heading to Jamaica to tackle the Reggae Marathon this week.


News From: Friday, April 23, 2010
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Runners Invited To Join Jamaica Reggae Marathon (Easier Travel)
Jamaica's Reggae Marathon seems to be a misnomer compared to the pain and grueling endurance that most marathons offer. The warm weather, coastal vistas, and party atmosphere make the Reggae Marathon one of the most pleasurable tests of endurance.


News From: Sunday, December 6, 2009
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Teacher Wins Reggae Marathon (Jamaica Gleaner)
Rupert Green won the Reggae Marathon with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes and 50 seconds to capture the ninth edition of the marathon.


News From: Saturday, December 5, 2009
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Green, Rejimbal top Reggae Marathon in Negril (TrackAlerts.com)
Rupert Green won the overall title of the 2009 Reggae Marathon with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes and 50 seconds. Terri Rejimbal took home the women's title with a time of 3 hours and 56 seconds.


News From: Thursday, December 3, 2009
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  Human Interest Story
   Food For Reggae Marathon - Filling Fuel (The Gleaner)
The Rasta Pasta is one of the filling fuels that many of the participants of the Reggae Marathon enjoyed at the 2008 event. Complex carbohydrates will be on the menu again for the 2009 race Saturday December 5.


News From: Thursday, November 26, 2009
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   FOR REGGAE MARATHON...Pasta: Pocket friendly, energy rich! (Jamaica Gleaner)
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's World's Best Pasta Party will allow athletes preparing for the Reggae Marathon to choose from wide variety of pasta dishes while carbo-loading for the 26.2 mile marathon


News From: Friday, October 23, 2009
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Rohan Marley to 'stir up' Reggae Marathon (TrackAlerts.com)
The ninth annual Reggae Marathon will be held in Negril on December 5. Rohan Marley, son of Bob Marley, will be among the VIPs participating.


News From: Sunday, December 7, 2008
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   McKenzie, Martin top Reggae Marathon (Jamaica Observer)
Eight hundred athletes from twenty-one countries participated in the Reggae Marathon in Negril. Linton McKenzie won the mens marathon with a time of 2 hours 40 minutes and 8 seconds, while Arieta Martin ran 3 hours, 28 minutes, and 16 seconds to win the womens overall title.


News From: Thursday, December 4, 2008
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Reggae Marathon 2009 takes the World Stage (United Reggae)
The British publication, The London Paper is calling the Reggae Marathon on of the top ten world's best marathons. No doubt that running less than a few feet from the Caribbean Sea and the silver sand has earned the marathon its spot.


News From: Saturday, November 29, 2008
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Hi Tech Reggae Marathon runs off next weekend. (The Jamaica Observer)
The 5:15 am start to the Reggae Marathon is an attempt to beat the heat of the North Coast. This years marathon will be coupled with the half-marathon and the new 10K as well as online runner tracking for the nearly 800 expected runners.


News From: Monday, November 10, 2008
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  Human Interest Story
   Get Ready for the Reggae Marathon 2008 (Jamaica Gleaner)
December 6th will mark the start date of the Reggae Marathon and half-marathon. This year, race organizers have introduced a ten kilometer race to get more people involved in racing and fitness.


News From: Monday, October 27, 2008
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  Human Interest Story
   Reggae Marathon: bigger and better (Jamaica Gleaner)
On December 6 over one-thousand runners are expect to descend into Negril, Jamaica for what promises to be a great marathon. This years events will include a ten kilometer run as well as the 26.2 mile distance. Event directors hope to develop long distance running with Jamaica.


News From: Friday, October 24, 2008
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  Human Interest Story
   10K added to December 6 Reggae Marathon line-up (The Jamaica Observer)
Organizers of the Reggae Marathon, the Jamdammers running club of Kingston, have added the 10K event to the marathon weekend line-up. The Marathon and Half Marathon road races set for Saturday, December 6 in Negril will include the 10K event for an easier entry into long distance running.


News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Unprecedented Numbers Sign Up For Reggae Marathon (Radio Jamaica)
The ninth annual Reggae Marathon has grown to over eight-hundred participants this year making it the largest to date. Entry deadline is set for 9 o'clock Friday evening.


News From: Sunday, December 2, 2007
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Belgian man on vacation wins Reggae Marathon (The Jamaica Observer)
On holiday in Jamaica, Rik Ceulemans of Belgium saw signs for the Reggae Marathon and registered on Saturday before race day. In his fourth marathon, Ceulemans, who was running his fourth marathon, won in 2:31:43. He finished eleven seconds ahead of Rupert Green (2: 37.22) and defending champion Andrew Gutzmore (2:41.32).


News From: Saturday, December 1, 2007
 Reggae Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Strong, massive field for Reggae Marathon (Jamaica Gleaner News)
Alfred Francis, race director, expects nearly 700 runners for the Reggae Marathon that takes place in Negril at 5 am on Saturday. Athletes from around the world have entered to compete for the Bob Marley award.


News From: Monday, November 12, 2007
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Challenged To Run Raggae Marathon! (Jamaica Gleaner)
My desire is to practise a healthy lifestyle, to eat right, exercise and lose weight as I am presently overweight and very unfit," notes Kenisha, who will be running the half marathon. "My eating habits, transportation and lack of time, I work five days a week and I have classes on two of those evenings," she explained as the culprits of her current situation.


News From: Wednesday, October 31, 2007
 Reggae Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Health Ministry Injects Over 1/2 Million In Cash Into Reggae Marathon (The Jamaica Observer)
The Reggae Marathon will see over 225,000 dollars going to the top 3 corporate teams and an additional 345,000 going to the winners and runner ups in the marathon this year.


News From: Sunday, December 3, 2006
 Reggae Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Jamaican Trio Stars at 6th Reggae Marathon (The Jamaica Observer)
Race results and comments


News From: Friday, December 1, 2006
 Reggae Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   All Set For Reggae Marathon (The Jamaica Observer)
Mention of several atheletes participating. For the first time, elite athletes will be excluded from the event, allowing more money to be used for prizes, entertainment and the welfare of runners.


News From: Saturday, November 25, 2006
 Reggae Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Foreign Invasion of Reggae Marathon (The Jamaica Observer)
Running groups from the US will participate in the marathon. Schedule of activities surrounding the marathon is given.


News From: Monday, November 20, 2006
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Eyeing The Finish Line For Reggae Marathon '06 (Jamaica Gleaner)
Part of dairies of some participants in the marathon.


News From: Friday, October 27, 2006
 Reggae Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Reggae Marathon Clips Elite (Jamaica Gleaner)
The Reggae Marathon will no longer invite elite runners and will focus on recreational participants.


News From: Thursday, October 26, 2006
 Reggae Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Athletes Sign Up For Dec 2 Reggae Marathon (The Jamaica Observer)
Prize information is given and some athletes participating are named.


News From: Sunday, December 4, 2005
 Reggae Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Reggae Marathon Champs Retain Titles in Negril (Jamaica Gleaner)
Ballantyne and Arieta Martin retained their Reggae Marathon titles with impressive victories. Comments on the race are given.


News From: Friday, December 2, 2005
 Reggae Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Ballantyne, Martin Keen to Repeat in Reggae Marathon (Jamaica Gleaner)
Race director's comments and winner's prizes.


News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
 Reggae Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Reggae Marathon - 5 years and running! (Jamaica Gleaner)
Information on the marathon and its objecttives for being: "showcase the best of Jamaica in terms of natural resources, music, food, hospitality and athletic ability."


News From: Sunday, December 5, 2004
 Reggae Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ballantyne cops Reggae Marathon for third time (The Jamaica Observer)
Ballantyne, whon also won in 2001 and 2001, was first in less than 2:30 hours. Race results are given and also thoughts of Ballantyne on the race.


News From: Sunday, December 7, 2003
 Reggae Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   McKenzie tops Reggae Marathon (The Jamaica Observer)
Linton McKenzie, long dubbed the King of the Road, won the marathon in two hours 36:46 minutes.


News From: Sunday, December 8, 2002
 Reggae Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Boston Runner Dies After Completing Reggae Marathon (Associated Press)
Jamaica's Reggae Marathon experienced another case of this year's Marathon deaths on Sunday. 59 year old Jim Lindstrom from Boston collapsed about five minutes after receiving his medal. He was one of the top finishers.



 

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