Jamaica Day Dash 2026
Jamaica Day Dash 2026 is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Jamaica, VT, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 347 Depot St, Jamaica, VT
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Brought to you by the Jamaica Community Arts Council and the Jamaica Run Club!
Get a running start on the annual Jamaica Day celebration by joining our first Jamaica Day Dash! With a 5K and Kids Fun Run (0.5 miles) option, everybody in the family can participate. Both out-and-back races will start at the Day Use area in Jamaica State Park and take runners along the scenic West River Trail.
Kids Fun Run
Our free ½ mile Kids Fun Run is FREE and open to children ages 12 and under. This out-and-back course is designed for young runners of all abilities. Every participant will receive a ribbon, medal, or small prize for joining the fun!
5K Race
The Jamaica Day Dash 5K is a timed out-and-back course through Jamaica State Park. Awards will be given to the overall top male, female, and non-binary finishers.
Registration
Register early to guarantee your spot! The registration cost includes free entry to park for runners. Spectators will need to purchase a pass to enter.
5K Pre-registration: $20
Race Day Registration: $25
Kids Fun Run: Free
The Jamaica Day Dash is sponsored by the Jamaica Community Arts Council and Jamaica Run Club. Proceeds benefit the Jamaica Historical Foundation and help support the continuation of Jamaica Day celebrations.
Come run, walk, cheer, and celebrate with your neighbors — and stick around afterward for the full day of Jamaica Day festivities, including the parade, music, food, vendors, exhibits, and more!
Celebrate Jamaica. Do the Dash.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Peru, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jamaica, VT
Nearest Airport
RUT
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Make it a Racecation
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Jamaica Day Dash 2026
Aug 15, 2026