Jamaica Day Dash 2026

About the Event

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 off at the Jamaica Village School, take runners down Depot Street and along the scenic trails in beautiful Jamaica State Park.

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. Runners will enter the park and continue along the West River Trail to the turn around point. Awards will be given to the overall top male, female, and non-binary finishers.

Registration

Register early to guarantee your spot!

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.

Races Offered

Kids Fun Run

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

5K Race

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Jamaica.

thermostat Temperature

14.7° / 24.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.2° / 24.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:57

nightlight Sunset

19:50

About Jamaica

Learn more about the host city, Jamaica.

Jamaica is a village in Vermont. It is a great place to stay when going to Stratton ski resort. Jamaica is located at the bottom of the mountain, and has its own access road up the mountain.