RACE DAY
MAY 24TH 2026
RUN IN PARADISE
Welcome to
10th Anniversary Edition
1 (268) 725-6411
Email: iruninparadise@gmail.com
@werunantigua
YOUR LITTLE TASTE OF
Paradise
Run in Paradise allows runners from around the world the opportunity to explore all that Antigua & Barbuda has to offer, with participants treated to a spectacular variety of sights and sounds in Antigua, including the stunning beaches, intimate neighbourhoods, rolling hills, and the bustle of energetic St. John's city.
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Three Different Races,
ONE STUNNING DESTINATION
The race is set in scenic Antigua & Barbuda. The runners doing the Half Marathon will run 6 km along the northeastern coastline and then turn back at Barnacle Point and run 15 km to the finish line at beautiful Fort James Beach on the Caribbean Sea, where you can run right into the ocean! How is that, for a post-race cool down?
CHOOSE YOUR RACE
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HALF MARATHON
10K
5K
Finish the race,
GET A CUSTOM MEDAL
We believe a marathon medal should be more than just a token of endurance; it should be a tangible piece of the island you’ve just conquered.
Every year, every finisher will receive a bespoke, custom-crafted medal that serves as a tribute to the "Land of 365 Beaches." Each design element is a deliberate nod to Antiguan heritage.
THE RACE
COURSE
Except for a few slight elevations to give you a challenge, the course is basically flat. The runners doing the Half Marathon will run 6 km. along the northeastern coastline and then turn back at Barnacle Point and run 15 km to the finish line at beautiful Fort James Beach on the Caribbean Sea, where you can run right into the ocean! How is that, for a post-race cool down? The 10K and 5K runners will have a clear path to Fort James Beach. (see the map).
RACE START TIME
The Half Marathon begins at 5:00 a.m.
The 10K starts at 5:30 a.m.
The 5K starts at 6:00 a.m.
PACKET PICKUP
Participants can collect their race packets at two separate occasions, which will be announced shortly.
AID STATIONS
Water/Aid stations will be placed every mile of the race and you will have a choice of water or Gatorade at each station. We will have spotters along the race course wearing marked T-shirts to provide First Aid in the event of anyone needing help. Medical personnel will also be present along the route to ensure that all runners are provided with quality first aid care.
AWARD MEDALS
All persons who complete the race within the six hours cut-off time will receive a finishers medal.
EQUIPMENT STORAGE
The race will not be responsible for items left at the start line unless they are given to us at the Drop Bag Area. Please do not bring your wallets. These bags will be available at the Finish Line. Bring your swimsuits because at the finish line is a beautiful beach waiting.
TIME LIMIT
The course will be open for six (4) hours to accommodate the marathoners and those who would like to walk it and receive our finisher’s medal.
PARKING
There are lots of places at the finish line for parking. We will have buses to take you to the start line.
For those who parked at the start line area, the bus will take you back beginning at 8 am.
TIMING
The race is a chip-timed event.