5 am cool start for the flat, scenic course from the picturesque Bay Street Esplanade through the capital city of Bridgetown (UNESCO World Heritage Site) along the west coast of Barbados, with scenic sea views.  Turn around at Paynes Bay just before the world renowned Sandy Lane Hotel. Run this loop twice.  Half marathon runs one loop of marathon  route. The 5K and 10 K races start in Bay Street and run through Bridgetown and return to start alongside the magnificent Carlisle Bay.

Run Barbados Marathon Weekend

Post-Race Review/ Results

Following the 2008 Barbados Marathon, disappointment from the organizers, the locales and the participants continues to surface.  While runners complained of steep ascents and having too much sun in their eyes, the local government feels the economic benefit of staging a large event is lacking.  Some blame the lack of competitive runners, some blame previous foreign management.

Barbados Marathon Still on Wobbly Legs

Victor Ledger won the Barbados Marathon by over 7 minutes to claim his second consecutive title.  Amy Chalk would be greeted by her 13 month old daughter as she crossed the finish line in just over 3 hours.

Ledger-ly victory in Run Barbados Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Keith Cumberbatch and Patrick Bourne, who recently conquered the Sandals 10K in 35.23 and 36.42 taking 1st and 2nd in the masters division, their eyes set on the Run Barbados Marathon. The two were 6th and 9th overall. Teammate Lester Phillips who placed third in the masters' and 15th overall in 41.12, could allow for a clean sweep in the Run Barbados Marathon

Bajans in form for Run Barbados Marathon

The Run Barbados Marathon set for November 30th will add musical entertainment as another way of offering strategic landmarks to the myriad of runners as they approach the finish line. Every runner will also be among the first to cross over the new swing bridge in Bridgetown,adding yet another reason for Barbadians to sport their running numbers during the Barbados Running Festival.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results