St.Maarten Road Runners Club – Training & Marathon Events
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“The Running Club in St. Maarten welcomes athletes of all ages and levels, offering training sessions, marathon events, and community support for runners.”
Everyone is welcome at the club and can train at their level and for their personal goals.
Training sessions on the running track of the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex are on Mondays (Practice without a trainer) for $2 and on Wednesdays with a trainer for $5, if you are not a member. On Saturdays, the club trains on roads in the Netherlands and French Sint Maarten. The sessions are typically designed for distances of 5 km or more.
The St. Maarten Road Runners hosts several annual events, including the Half Marathon around the Lagoon, the St. Maarten Marathon, an Interscholastic Run, and the St. Maarten’s Day Relay Race.
Become a member and enjoy 2-3 weekly training sessions, discounts at Tri-Sport shops, and get together with other runners in SXM.
Become a member, run in paradise!
Membership is only $95 per year or $65 per half year and includes:
Membership Includes:
– Training & Coaching:
Join us for 1 year (12 months) or 9-6-3 months of training, including two weekly sessions with our coaches:
• Wednesdays – 6:00–7:00 pm at Raoul Illidge Stadium
• Saturdays or Sundays – between 5:30 and 8:00 am on the roads
– With your first registration, you’ll receive a beautiful free Road Runners Club shirt or a pair of Road Runners Club socks! (Offer valid for new members only, not for membership extensions.)
You will receive a Membership Card, which will give you benefits:
• Tri-Sport – 10% off items
• Tortuga Maho Restaurant – 10% off the Road Runner’s part of the bill
• Philipsburg & Maho Pharmacies – 5% discount
• GreenMedsSXM – Free Medical Health Certificates
• 10% off registration fees for Road Runners events
• Free participation in the Relay Race when representing a Road Runners team
Additionally, shirts, socks, and caps are available for sale – so you can proudly wear your Road Runners gear anytime!
What We Expect from Members:
• Join trainings with a positive spirit.
• Help out at Road Runners events if you’re not running. Volunteers are essential for traffic control, water stops, breakfast and drinks at the finish, timing, medal distribution, and more.
• If you choose to run, please find a friend or family member to volunteer in your place – it’s all about teamwork!
Membership Fees:
· 12 months: $95 (shirt included)
· 9 months: $80 (shirt included)
· 6 months: $65 (no shirt)
· 3 months: $35 (no shirt)
· Track training without membership = $5/session
Running Events in Sint Maarten 2025:
The Sint Maarten Road Runners Association organizes several different running events over the year; listed below are our largest ones you GOT TO JOIN!
Upcoming Races:
- November 11, 2025 = Around the Island Relay.
- December 7, 2025= St. Maarten Marathon, Half, 10km, 5km Run & Walk.
- May 2026 = BDO Half Marathon, 10km, 5km Run, and 7km Walk.
Other notable running events are promoted on their respective social media platforms.
Don’t Forget:
• Pay your membership fee | Send us a *high-quality photo* for your membership card.
For more information about SXM Road Runners, visit their social media pages or website: sxmroadrunners.com
Social Media: St. Maarten Road Runners Facebook OR St. Maarten Road Runners Instagram