⚠️ Registration Extended — Final Date for Registration is Thursday, March 12th.

Race Info & Course Map

"Pirate’s Run di City" – Run Jamaica's most scenic, vibrant and musical city race!

Bib Collection

Collect your race bib and get race-ready!

Collection Dates & Times

Tuesday, March 10 – Friday, March 13, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday, March 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Pickup Location

Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Head Office
2 Ardenne Road, Kingston

Please Bring

  • Valid government-issued ID
  • Registration confirmation

No race-morning bib pickup will be available.

Team Leaders

If you are collecting bibs for your team, please call the office in advance to advise. Also inform your team members that you will be collecting their bibs on their behalf.

Collecting for Someone Else

If you are picking up a bib for another participant, please bring proof of their registration along with written authorization allowing you to collect the bib on their behalf.

Race Highlights

Iconic Kingston Route

Devon House, Kings House, Bob Marley & Peter Tosh Museums—all along the course.

Choose Your Challenge

10K for competitive runners, 5K for all ages, walkers, wheelers, and families.

Pirate’s Week Theme

Fan zones, music, exclusive pirate costumes, and festival vibes.

Run for a Cause

Support Open Arms, Marie Atkins, Alpha Boys School, and more local charities.

Weekend Celebration

Parties, expo, cheer zones, awards, and a reggae party at the finish.

Comfort & Support

Multiple aid stations, cheer squads, and finish-line fun for all.

Course Overview

Start/Finish

Emancipation Park

5K Route

Starts on Trafalgar Rd by NCB Atrium → Right on to Hope Rd → Through Devon House Front Gate - Exit Devon House at back and left on to Kingsway then right on to West Kings House Rd → Run through Kings House - exit at East Kings House Road then right to Lady Musgrave - down Lady Musgrave to → Trafalgar (Right) then left on to Knutsford Boulevard to Emancipation Park for Finish

10K Route

Starts on Trafalgar Rd by NCB Atrium → Right on to Hope Rd → Through Devon House Front Gate - Exit Devon House at back and left on to Kingsway then right on to West Kings House Rd → Run through Kings House - exit at East Kings House Road/Hope Road Intersection - TURN LEFT TO GO up Hope Road pass Bob Marley Museum - then take left on to Marley Road - take right on to East Kings House Road pass Barbican Beach City → Right on to Paddington up to turnaround point, REVERSE ROUTE UNTIL YOU GET TO HOPE ROAD and TAKE LEFT to Lady Musgrave →down Lady Musgrave to → Trafalgar (Right) then left on to Knutsford Boulevard to Emancipation Park for Finish

Water & Aid Stations

Every 2.5 km, with medical & cooling support throughout.

Start Times

10K: 5:30 AM • 5K: 6:30 AM

Timing Method

Gun & chip results, sanctioned by JAAA.

*Route subject to minor changes.

Course Map

Kingston City Run 2026 course map
Click the map to view full size or download.

Runner Essentials & Prizes

Bib & ID Required

Bring your bib and a valid ID for packet pickup—no exceptions!

Chip Timing & Medals

Finishers receive a commemorative medal and official time result.

Prizes by Age Group

Trophies & medals for top finishers in every category.

Pirate Costume Contest

Win prizes for the best-dressed pirate at the event.

Register & Support

Register and join charity drives at kingstoncityrunja.com.

Pack for a Purpose

Bring donations for local charities—see website for details.

Why Wait?

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