We were part of a Joints in Motion group from Canada, and were only in the country for 4 days. It was the most poorly organized race we've ever run and it seemed that nothing was as we expected: A late start, no PowerAde, no toilets and little directional support. This race was a dissaster and it's amazing that they get anyone outside of islanders to attend. Not by any means up to what North Americans would expect from a race.

Loved the 4.30 a.m. start! This is a race for those who truly love running. Do not expect a PR, but go with an open mind to have FUN!! The race volunteers were excellent and so were the spectators... loved the steel band music along the route. It was tough and lonely in patches, especially running along the Spring Garden Highway, but the reward at the finish line was worth it: the beach! Oh, the wonderful beach at the end is worth every step of the run. I definitely recommend this marathon as part of your vacation get away to Barbados. This was my second time doing this marathon as a Barbadian living abroad and kudos to the organizers for the improvements. However, I would have personally liked to see some PowerAde on the course and not just at the finish!

My husband and I LOVE Barbados.The island is beautiful and we had high hopes for the marathon. The race kit pick-up was a little confusing despite a field of under 150. With the early start, I underestimated the heat/humidity. Although the water stations were plentiful, there were no sports drinks or refreshment ANYWHERE along the course. Thank you to the great volunteers at the stations - sorry for begging for food! I felt drained by about 25K. I didn't find the course itself particularly challenging - just the heat. You could see the ocean at some points but you're not super close - except at the end, where you could jump in the ocean about 30 feet from the finish line! That was nice! We then spent another 5 days in a rental house, which was wonderful. Will we do the marathon again? Nope - it was too hot. Will I go to Barbados again? Absolutely!!

The registration organization wasn't great at all as they weren't ready at the stated time, and then had to wait quite some time for the few of us that were waiting to pick up our numbers.

Timing chips were handed out on the day, which was strange, but that went smoothly enough.

The 5 a.m. start was the earliest time I've run at and the temperature then was ideal, but it rose to about 29C by the time I had finished. The course itself was flat for the most part, an out-and-back route with few supporters, but those that were out smiled and cheered us on, and the "water boys" did a great job, and had plenty of smiles too.

If I was there, I'd do it again, but I wouldn't go out of my way, although Barbados is a great place to visit and definitely worth going to.

The race in 2003 was extremely hot, and not for slow folks like me. You need to finish this one quickly. There are no refreshments other than water, and you will likely run it alone as the small field of runners spreads out. The spectators early in the race were wonderful, as people lined their porches at dawn to cheer, but the last part of the race went through a crowded commercial area on a narrow street, and I had people shouting at me to 'get my .... off the road'.

There was only one short steep hill, but miles of slow gradient incline. Shoreline vistas were stunningly beautiful, and the rural areas were very interesting and distracting. I was disappointed to find the finish line all but shut down, no medals, and while I went to the medical tent to get water the last transport bus left without me - but that was because I was slow. On the positive - wonderful runners, new friends, and great awards banquet.

I ran this race for the first time and it was my worst marathon to date. I have done 7 marathons and I am in no way an authority on how these races should be organized, but for such a small marathon (less than 100 people participated), I think the organizers could have at least provided the runners with refreshments along the route. Every other marathon I have run has done this (and I've done Marine Corps twice, Atlanta, Bermuda twice & Paris.) Only water was offered along the course! A sports drink or a piece of fruit would have been greatly appreciated by many a marathoner in that heat. Inspite of the early morning start, it was extremely hot and humid. However, I enjoyed the course, especially running along the Silver Sands area. The volunteers at the water stops were wonderful, and the few spectators that did come out were great especially in the St. Philip area (countryside). Thank you. The awards ceremony was a bit too long and drawn out mainly because of the dinner which had to be served and eaten first. Inspite of the heat and my own personal disappointment, I would do this race again and would definitely recommend it if you don't mind running a lonely marathon in Beautiful, sunny, Barbados - my homeland.

I've run it three times with my husband and friends. Arriving one week before to prepare and
staying one week after to relax. LOVE IT TO BITS. Small field of about 150 - 200 but good fun. After race presentation evening all included in entry fee. I actually won a prize one year! Would never happen in the UK.

I have run it 9 times!
Beautiful and flat road along the Caribbean sea. Because the start is at 5.00 AM it's not so hot and times can be rather good.
You MUST stay a few days for rest & vacation on this lovely island.