Postponed KCR and all Kingston Pirates Week events are postponed due to Hurricane Melissa. A new date will be announced soon. Thank you for your support and patience. Postponed KCR and all Kingston Pirates Week events are postponed due to Hurricane Melissa. A new date will be announced soon. Thank you for your support and patience.
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Kingston City Run 2025

Pirates Run Di City – Part of Kingston Pirate’s Week

Emancipation Park, Kingston • New date to be announced

Run, walk, or wheel for a cause! The Kingston City Run, now part of Kingston Pirate’s Week, brings together communities and corporations to help raise funds for Kingston’s most vulnerable. Choose between the thrilling 10K race or the family-friendly 5K Walk/Run/Wheel, and celebrate Jamaica’s pirate history with costume contests, entertainment, and more.

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Postponed

Due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Kingston City Run (KCR) and all Kingston Pirates Week activities have been postponed. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the storm. We wish you safety and a steady recovery across Jamaica.

A new date for the KCR will be announced soon as we work with our partners to finalise updated plans.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we rally to assist those most in need, especially our beneficiaries who serve the homeless community.

Why Join the Adventure?

Multiple Race Events

Take on the 10K run or join the accessible 5K Walk/Run/Wheel—open to all ages and abilities.

Kingston Pirate’s Week

Kingston Pirate’s Week

Immerse yourself in the excitement of Kingston Pirate’s Week with parades, music, costumes, and city-wide events.

Help Raise for Charity

Proceeds support Kingston’s homeless charities including Open Arms, Marie Atkins Night Shelter, Food for the Poor, and Missionaries of the Poor.

Team & Family Fun

Corporate challenges, family teams, and community groups are all welcome. Celebrate teamwork and community spirit!

Dress Up & Win Prizes

Unleash your inner pirate—compete in the pirate costume contest for prizes and recognition!

Sponsors

The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Jamaica Tourist Board Jamaica Tourist Board
Altamont Court Hotel Altamont Court Hotel
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association
Rainforest Caribbean Rainforest Caribbean
Mother's Food Group Mother's Food Group
Gustazos Gustazos
The Jamaica Observer The Jamaica Observer
RJRGLEANER Communications Group RJRGLEANER Communications Group
Hawkeye Hawkeye
Airports Authority of Jamaica Airports Authority of Jamaica
Catherine’s Peak Catherine’s Peak
FAME 95FM FAME 95FM
FYAH 105 FYAH 105
Grace — Good Move GraceKennedy
Intelligent Multimedia Ltd. Intelligent Multimedia
Kingston & St. Andrew Municipal Corporation Kingston & St. Andrew Municipal Corporation
McKay Security McKay Security
Radio Jamaica Radio Jamaica
TVJ Television Jamaica (TVJ)
Chas E. Ramson Chas E. Ramson
Mayberry Investments Ltd Mayberry Investments Ltd
Omega Radio Omega Radio
Trend Media Trend Media
Caribbean Dreams Caribbean Dreams

Volunteer Spotlight

Join the movement! We're inviting volunteer groups and organizations to be part of the Kingston City Run experience. If you'd like to lend your support, send us an email at kingstoncityrun@gmail.com.

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