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Race Information

Packet Pick Up

All registered participants must collect their race packet before race morning. Your participant packet will include your race shirt, race bib and additional race-day information and items.

Packet Pick-Up Hours

  • Friday, January 29: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 30: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Packet Pick-Up Location:
Breezes Hotel

Please bring photo identification and your registration confirmation, if available, when collecting your packet. Participants are encouraged to attend packet pick-up as early as possible to avoid the busiest periods.

Race Morning Transportation

Round-trip bus transportation will be provided exclusively between the Warwick and the race site at Goodman’s Bay.

Participants staying at the Warwick should watch for the final transportation schedule, including bus departure and return times. Please plan to arrive early and allow plenty of time to travel to the race site, check your gear and make your way to the start line.

Transportation from other hotels and locations will not be provided.

Race Morning Parking

Participant and spectator parking will be available at the Goodman’s Bay Financial Centre and in a designated parking area at the Baha Mar Resort. Additional parking directions and access information will be provided closer to race day.

There will be absolutely no parking permitted at Goodman’s Bay. Please follow all posted signs and the instructions provided by event volunteers and security personnel.

Participants should allow additional time for parking and walking to the race village.

Start and Finish Line

The start and finish lines will be located within the east parking lot at Goodman’s Bay.

Participants should arrive early enough to park, visit gear check, use the washrooms and be in the designated start area before their race begins.

Race Start Times

  • Marathon: 6:00 a.m. sharp
  • Half Marathon: 6:00 a.m. sharp
  • Marathon Relay: 6:00 a.m. sharp
  • 10K: Immediately following the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay start
  • 5K: Immediately following the 10K start

Participants must be ready in the appropriate start area before their race is called. Final staging instructions will be shared at packet pick-up and announced in the race village on race morning.

Race-Day Weather

January typically offers excellent running conditions in The Bahamas; however, participants should be prepared for warm temperatures, humidity and changing weather conditions.

Please check the local forecast before race morning and dress accordingly. Lightweight, breathable clothing, sunscreen and a hat or visor are recommended. Participants should begin hydrating before race day and continue to drink responsibly throughout the course.

Final race-day weather information and any related updates will be shared closer to the event.

Gear Check and Bag Drop

Gear check will be available in the race village on race morning.

Participants should use the designated gear-check bag and clearly identify it with their name and bib number. Please do not leave valuables, electronics, identification, medication or other irreplaceable items in your checked bag. The event is not responsible for lost, damaged or unattended belongings.

Allow enough time to check your gear before proceeding to the start line. Additional instructions regarding drop-off and collection will be provided at packet pick-up.

Timing and Race Bibs

All races will be professionally chip-timed. Your timing chip will be attached to the back of your race bib.

For accurate timing:

  • Wear your bib on the front of your shirt or race belt.
  • Keep your bib visible throughout the race.
  • Do not fold, bend or remove the timing chip.
  • Do not cover your bib with clothing or accessories.
  • Your bib is assigned specifically to you and should not be exchanged with another participant.

Your official time will be recorded when you cross the timing points along the course and at the finish line.

Course Time Limit

The marathon and half marathon will have a maximum completion time of six and a half hours, beginning at 6:00 a.m.

All participants must complete the course by 12:30 p.m. Roads will begin reopening to regular traffic at 12:31 p.m.

Participants who are unable to maintain the required pace may be asked to move to the sidewalk, follow the instructions of race officials or accept transportation from the course. These measures are necessary for the safety of participants, volunteers, medical teams and the public.

Aid Stations and Medical Support

Six aid stations will be positioned along the course, approximately 1.5 miles apart as well as port-o-lets at Race Village and along the course.

Aid stations will offer water, medical assistance and plenty of encouragement from volunteers and neighbourhood supporters. Details regarding the additional hydration or sports drink available on the course will be confirmed closer to race day.

Medical support will include:

  • A main medical station in the race village
  • Medical assistance at each of the six aid stations
  • Nursing students and trained medical personnel
  • Roving ambulances positioned along the course

Please listen to your body and seek assistance immediately if you feel unwell. Participants with known medical conditions should take appropriate precautions and carry any essential medication they may need.

Awards

Age-category awards will be presented to the first-, second- and third-place male and female finishers in the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.

Age Categories

  • 12 and under
  • 13–20
  • 21–30
  • 31–40
  • 41–50
  • 51–60
  • 61 and over

Marathon Relay Awards

Awards will also be presented to the top three marathon relay teams:

  • First place
  • Second place
  • Third place

Award recipients should listen for race village announcements regarding the awards ceremony and presentation times.

Finisher Medals

Every registered participant who crosses the finish line will receive a finisher medal in recognition of their achievement.

Whether you complete the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon relay or full marathon, your medal celebrates the preparation, determination and effort that brought you to the finish line.

Race Village

The race village at Goodman’s Bay will be the centre of race-day activity. Participants, friends, family members and supporters can enjoy entertainment, race announcements and the excitement of watching runners cross the finish line.

The finish line leads participants to the Race Village along the white powdery sands of Goodman’s Bay where they can end their race with a splash in the Goodman’s Bay turquoise waters. Participants are encouraged to remain in the race village after finishing to celebrate with fellow runners, support those still on the course and enjoy the post-race atmosphere.

Spectator Information

Spectators are warmly welcomed and encouraged to cheer for participants from safe, suitable viewing areas along the route.

For everyone’s safety, spectators must remain behind barricades and follow the directions of race officials, volunteers and security personnel. Please do not enter the course or impede participants at any time.

Calling All Neighborhood Supporters

We invite residents, businesses and community groups along the race route to come outside and help create an unforgettable experience for our participants.

Cheer, clap, wave signs, play music and share your Bahamian spirit as runners and walkers make their way through the course. Your encouragement can provide exactly the boost a participant needs to keep going.

Please remain in a safe location behind all barricades and be respectful of race officials, participants and other spectators.

Final Race Weekend Reminders

Before leaving for the race, please remember to:

  • Collect your participant packet during the scheduled packet pick-up hours.
  • Complete the emergency contact information on your bib.
  • Pin your bib securely to the front of your clothing.
  • Leave additional time for transportation, parking and gear check.
  • Bring sunscreen, hydration and any personal nutrition you may require.
  • Follow the directions of race officials, volunteers and medical personnel.
  • Thank the volunteers who are helping make race weekend possible.
  • Most importantly, enjoy the experience and celebrate your achievement!

Additional details, including packet pick-up location, transportation times, parking instructions, course hydration and final weather information, will be announced closer to race weekend.