Welcome to the 2026 Nevis Marathon & Running Festival, taking place on Saturday, 5 September 2026. This fact sheet has everything you need for race day, from start times to what to bring. New for 2026: we are running three race distances — there is no full marathon this year.
Event overview
The Nevis Marathon & Running Festival brings together international and Caribbean runners for a scenic predawn race on the island of Nevis. The course traces some of the most beautiful coastline and rural roads in the Lesser Antilles, with on-course support, a finisher medal for every finisher, and an official event T-shirt for every entrant.
Race distances
- Half Marathon — 13.1 miles
- 10K — 6.1 miles
- 5K — 3.1 miles
Race day schedule
- 5:00 AM — Registration and package collection
- 5:30 AM — Half Marathon start
- 5:45 AM — 10K start
- 6:00 AM — 5K start
- 8:30 AM — Breakfast and presentations
Registration and package collection opens at 5:00 AM. Please arrive early enough to collect your package, prepare for your race, and listen for pre-race briefing announcements before your start time. The Half Marathon starts first at 5:30 AM, followed by the 10K at 5:45 AM and the 5K at 6:00 AM.
Package collection and registration
Package collection is on race morning only, from 5:00 AM at the start/finish area at Oualie Beach Resort. Please arrive in time to collect your bib and T-shirt, settle in, hydrate, and listen for pre-race briefing announcements before your start time. Bring a photo ID and a printout or screenshot of your registration confirmation.
Start and finish location
All three races start and finish at Oualie Beach Resort, Nevis. Look for the start arch on the beach road. Bag drop, water, and medical support are located in the start/finish village.
Course and support stations
- Support stations approximately every 3 miles along the Half Marathon route, with water, sports drinks, and bananas.
- Additional turn-around stations on the 5K and 10K routes.
- Course marshals at every junction, supported by police and emergency services.
- Mobile sweep vehicle behind the last runner on the Half Marathon route.
What runners receive
- Official 2026 race T-shirt
- Race bib
- Finisher medal at the line for every finisher
- On-course water, sports drinks, and fruit
- Post-race light breakfast at Oualie Beach Resort
T-shirt notes
T-shirts are included with every entry. You choose your size during checkout (XS, S, M, L, XL, or XXL). To guarantee your size, please register at least four weeks before race day. Late registrations get whatever sizes remain at package collection.
Awards and results
- Breakfast and presentations: 8:30 AM at the finish village
- Trophies for overall male and female winners in each distance, plus age-group awards in the Half Marathon
- Provisional results posted at the venue on race morning
- Final official results published on nevismarathon.com within 48 hours of the race
What to bring
- Photo ID and your registration confirmation
- Headlamp or torch — all distances start before dawn or at first light
- Reflective clothing or hi-vis vest if you have one
- Worn-in running shoes and weather-appropriate kit
- Refillable water bottle
- Any race-day medication you may need
Travel and parking
Oualie Beach Resort is on the north-western coast of Nevis, about 10 minutes by taxi from Charlestown and the Sea Bridge ferry terminal. Free parking is available at the resort but limited — arrive by 4:30 AM if you are driving. Taxi pickup can be arranged through your accommodation. Runners staying at Oualie Beach Resort or partner properties have walking access to the start.
Contact
For race-related questions, get in touch with the organizing team: gregphillip73@gmail.com.
Register
Entries for the 2026 Nevis Marathon & Running Festival are open. Choose your race and complete your entry online — all runner details must be entered at checkout before payment.