Run Barbados Marathon Weekend
Run the Jewel of the Caribbean Along Coral Reefs and Rum Plantation Country.
Race day
6
Dec 2026
Run the Jewel of the Caribbean Along Coral Reefs and Rum Plantation Country.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 6 December 2026Curated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | 05:00 local (America/Barbados)Curated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 5KCurated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Location | Bridgetown, BarbadosCurated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Start area | Garrison Savannah Racecourse, Garrison, St. Michael, BarbadosConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Entry price | $80–$120Curated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 20 mCurated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Field size | About 2,500 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Organizer | Run Barbados SeriesCurated listing · 22 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Official website | runbarbados.orgOrganizer · 22 Jul 2026 | Organizer | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 22 Jul 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 22 Jul 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
Report a correctionAbout this race
Run Barbados marks 43 years in 2026, spread over three days. Friday is an 8pm Fun Mile at Garrison Savannah; Saturday a 5K run/walk and 10K at 4:30pm from Bay Street Esplanade; Sunday the marathon and half at 5:00am in Bridgetown, plus a 5K hike at Walkers Reserve. The marathon is flat and barely above sea level, a seafront route through historic Bridgetown. December averages 83F highs and 75F lows here; no race starts midday. Courses are AIMS/World Athletics certified.
Is this race a fit?
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Best For
Runners comparing a listed Boston qualifier
Run Barbados Marathon Weekend belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K options around Bridgetown, Barbados and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
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Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Run Barbados Marathon Weekend should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Bridgetown, Barbados, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Run Barbados Marathon Weekend is currently listed for December 6, 2026, which makes the December planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Bridgetown, Barbados, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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