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 Cave Shepherd Marathon 
 Alex Ekesa outpaced more then 82 runners to win in 02:30:37. Coming in second was Jose elmer Ararat diaz (02:31:06). Bryan Morseman got the third place in 02:35:49. 
 For the women,  it was Fanja Felix (02:59:11) taking the top spot, followed by Palmenia Raquel Agudelo berrio who finished with a time of 03:03:41. The third place went to Natasha Newton with a time of 03:25:35 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Alex Ekesa
		02:30:37
	
	
		2
		Jose elmer Ararat diaz
		02:31:06
	
	
		3
		Bryan Morseman
		02:35:49
	
	
		4
		Kemar Leslie
		03:00:56
	
	
		5
		KAMAR Thomas
		03:13:06
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Fanja Felix
		02:59:11
	
	
		2
		Palmenia Raquel Agudelo berrio
		03:03:41
	
	
		3
		Natasha Newton
		03:25:35
	
	
		4
		Sjaelan Evans
		03:27:32
	
	
		5
		Camille Hernandez
		03:50:37
	

 Complete results 
 Fortress Half Marathon 
 Yves Sikubwabo outran roughly 270 runners to win with a time of 01:13:09. Carlo Flink earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:13:30. Ron Loewen got the third place in 01:15:43. 
 In the women’s race,  Sarah Inglis won the race with a time of 01:22:16 . Natasha Wodak earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:22:20. Finishing third was Veronica Jepkosgei (01:27:03). 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Yves Sikubwabo
		01:13:09
	
	
		2
		Carlo Flink
		01:13:30
	
	
		3
		Ron Loewen
		01:15:43
	
	
		4
		Joshua Hunte
		01:17:36
	
	
		5
		Michael Honore
		01:19:57
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Sarah Inglis
		01:22:16
	
	
		2
		Natasha Wodak
		01:22:20
	
	
		3
		Veronica Jepkosgei
		01:27:03
	
	
		4
		Carlie Pipe
		01:32:43
	
	
		5
		Hutson Emma
		01:42:18
	

 Complete results 
 Colombian Emeralds Intl 10K 
 Yves Sikubwabo outpaced more then 239 runners to win in 00:32:17. Alex Ekesa secured second in this year’s race with a time of 00:32:19. The third place went to Carlo Flink with a time of 00:33:17 
 For the women,  Natasha Wodak got a win, finishing with a time of 00:36:09 , ahead of Sarah Inglis (00:36:20). While Fanja Felix came in third at 00:37:28 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Yves Sikubwabo
		00:32:17
	
	
		2
		Alex Ekesa
		00:32:19
	
	
		3
		Carlo Flink
		00:33:17
	
	
		4
		Guswil George
		00:36:53
	
	
		5
		Bryn Reynolds
		00:37:02
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Natasha Wodak
		00:36:09
	
	
		2
		Sarah Inglis
		00:36:20
	
	
		3
		Fanja Felix
		00:37:28
	
	
		4
		Veronica Jepkosgei
		00:40:03
	
	
		5
		Sade Sealy
		00:41:27
	

 Complete results 
 Signia Mile 
 Joshua Hunte outpaced more then 915 runners to win in 00:04:29. Yves Sikubwabo earned runner-up honours with a time of 00:04:31. Finishing third was Matthew Winkler (00:04:35). 
 In the women’s race,  Sarah Inglis took top spot in 00:05:01 , ahead of Natasha Wodak (00:05:06). While Layla Haynes came in third at 00:05:32 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Joshua Hunte
		00:04:29
	
	
		2
		Yves Sikubwabo
		00:04:31
	
	
		3
		Matthew Winkler
		00:04:35
	
	
		4
		Alex Ekesa
		00:04:37
	
	
		5
		Carlo Flink
		00:04:43
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Sarah Inglis
		00:05:01
	
	
		2
		Natasha Wodak
		00:05:06
	
	
		3
		Layla Haynes
		00:05:32
	
	
		4
		Veronica Jepkosgei
		00:05:39
	
	
		5
		Carlie Pipe
		00:05:55
	

 Complete results 
 Cave Shepherd Visa Credit Card 5K 
 Yves Sikubwabo claimed victory with a time of 00:15:37. Joshua Hunte earned runner-up honours with a time of 00:15:38. The third place went to Alex Ekesa with a time of 00:15:59 
 In the women’s race,  Veronica Jepkosgei took top honours by finishing the race in 00:18:16 , ahead of Daesha Brathwaite (00:19:35). Finishing third was Deneisha Forde (00:21:39). 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Yves Sikubwabo
		00:15:37
	
	
		2
		Joshua Hunte
		00:15:38
	
	
		3
		Alex Ekesa
		00:15:59
	
	
		4
		Ron Loewen
		00:16:19
	
	
		5
		Matthew Winkler
		00:16:30
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Veronica Jepkosgei
		00:18:16
	
	
		2
		Daesha Brathwaite
		00:19:35
	
	
		3
		Deneisha Forde
		00:21:39
	
	
		4
		Jakayla Waterman
		00:21:53
	
	
		5
		Chara Hinds
		00:22:13
	

 Complete results 

Results 2019: Run Barbados Marathon Weekend

Credit : Visit Barbados
 Cave Shepherd Marathon 
 Juan Miguel DIEZ won the race with a time of 02:21:24. He bested Paul Schmidt who crossed the finish line 9 minutes 35 secondes behind him. The third place went to Craig Pilsbury with a time of 02:40:10 
 For the women,  Fanja Felix won the race with a time of 03:06:43 , followed by Sjaelan Evans who finished with a time of 03:19:52. While Sarah Williams came in third at 03:35:24 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Juan Miguel DIEZ
		02:21:24
	
	
		2
		Paul Schmidt
		02:30:59
	
	
		3
		Craig Pilsbury
		02:40:10
	
	
		4
		Helmuth Noesner
		02:52:35
	
	
		5
		Andrew Stay
		02:55:41
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Fanja Felix
		03:06:43
	
	
		2
		Sjaelan Evans
		03:19:52
	
	
		3
		Sarah Williams
		03:35:24
	
	
		4
		Kristina Hassell
		03:59:12
	
	
		5
		Diane Belzile
		04:04:24
	

 Complete results 
 Fortress Half Marathon 
 Yves Sikubwabo got a win, finishing with a time of 01:08:40. Coming in second was Santiago Zerda (01:08:55). The third place went to Michael Marantelli with a time of 01:11:32 
 In the ladies race,  it was Sarah Inglis (01:24:36) taking the top spot. She bested Sasha Gollish who crossed the finish line 22 secondes behind her. The third place went to Natasha Wodak with a time of 01:25:01 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Yves Sikubwabo
		01:08:40
	
	
		2
		Santiago Zerda
		01:08:55
	
	
		3
		Michael Marantelli
		01:11:32
	
	
		4
		Junior Ashton
		01:13:00
	
	
		5
		Chris Balestrini
		01:15:47
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Sarah Inglis
		01:24:36
	
	
		2
		Sasha Gollish
		01:24:58
	
	
		3
		Natasha Wodak
		01:25:01
	
	
		4
		Marianne Pelchat
		01:29:29
	
	
		5
		Carlie Pipe
		01:34:19
	

 Complete results 
 Colombian Emeralds Intl 10K 
 Yves Sikubwabo got a win, finishing with a time of 00:31:30. He finished 16 secondes ahead of Michael Marantelli. Chris Balestrini got the third place in 00:32:43. 
 In the ladies race,  Natasha Wodak won the race with a time of 00:34:06 . Sasha Gollish earned runner-up honours with a time of 00:37:24. Finishing third was Lisa Murray-Smith (00:44:20). 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Yves Sikubwabo
		00:31:30
	
	
		2
		Michael Marantelli
		00:31:46
	
	
		3
		Chris Balestrini
		00:32:43
	
	
		4
		Matthew Wright
		00:34:03
	
	
		5
		Joshua Hunte
		00:35:24
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Natasha Wodak
		00:34:06
	
	
		2
		Sasha Gollish
		00:37:24
	
	
		3
		Lisa Murray-Smith
		00:44:20
	
	
		4
		Jade Sealy
		00:45:18
	
	
		5
		Marlo Hunte
		00:48:59
	

 Complete results 
 Signia Mile 
 Yves Sikubwabo and Michael Marantelli finished the race in the same time of 00:04:34, sharing the victory. Rounding out the top three was Matthew Wright with a time of 00:04:37. 
 For the women,  Natasha Wodak scored victory with a time of 00:04:59 . She bested Sarah Inglis who crossed the finish line 2 secondes behind her. Julie-Anne Staehli got the third place in 00:05:14. 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Yves Sikubwabo
		00:04:34
	
	
		2
		Michael Marantelli
		00:04:34
	
	
		3
		Matthew Wright
		00:04:37
	
	
		4
		Joshua Hunte
		00:04:40
	
	
		5
		Chris Balestrini
		00:04:41
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Natasha Wodak
		00:04:59
	
	
		2
		Sarah Inglis
		00:05:01
	
	
		3
		Julie-Anne Staehli
		00:05:14
	
	
		4
		Layla Haynes
		00:05:53
	
	
		5
		Carlie Pipe
		00:05:59
	

 Complete results 
 Cave Shepherd Visa Credit Card 5K 
 Dario Grandison won the race with a time of 00:16:45. He finished 33 secondes ahead of Shamel Maynard. Ronaldo Rock got the third place in 00:18:06. 
 In the women’s race,  Julie-Anne Staehli got a win, finishing with a time of 00:17:26 , ahead of Gillian McCabe (00:18:49). Rounding out the top three was Briony Shaw with a time of 00:20:51. 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Dario Grandison
		00:16:45
	
	
		2
		Shamel Maynard
		00:17:18
	
	
		3
		Ronaldo Rock
		00:18:06
	
	
		4
		Micah Stuart
		00:19:05
	
	
		5
		Pierre Stanford
		00:19:10
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Julie-Anne Staehli
		00:17:26
	
	
		2
		Gillian McCabe
		00:18:49
	
	
		3
		Briony Shaw
		00:20:51
	
	
		4
		Daesha Brathwaite
		00:20:55
	
	
		5
		Sarah Williams
		00:21:12
	

 Complete results 

Results 2018: Run Barbados Marathon Weekend

Credit : Run Barbados Marathon Weekend
 Barbados is but a tiny island, a mere dot on most world maps, measuring only 21 miles long by 14 miles wide. Yet, every year Barbados attracts a wide range of visitors from all over the world, from the sun &amp; sea seekers to the Hollywood A-listers to the sports lovers. Amazingly, the island plays host to many world-class sporting events: cricket, rally driving, polo, tennis, surfing, swimming and running, namely, the Run Barbados Weekend. 
 This year, the Caribbean’s oldest road running festival, will celebrate its 35th year when it kicks off in December at the Bay Street Esplanade overlooking the magnificent Carlisle Bay. “Run Barbados” was conceptualized by locals back in 1983 and for the first few years consisted of just two races, the “Bridgetown 10K” and the Marathon.  Today, this exciting event has evolved into one of the premier sporting attractions on the island with five running races and a walk spread over three days. 
 Over the past three decades the Run Barbados Series has attracted a variety of runners of varying ages and abilities from recreational to world class and hailing from all over the world. From inception world-rated runners such as John Treacy, Rob de Castella, Geoff Smith, Alberto Cova, Ron Hill, Hugh Jones, Dylan Wykes, Catherine Ndereba, Kipkoskei, Jill Hunter, May Allison and Carey May to name a few, have run through the island’s streets. The first-ever IAAF World Marathon champion, Australia’s Rob de Castella won the first Run Barbados men’s 10K race. Hugh Jones, the first British man to win the London Marathon (1982) won the Barbados Marathon six times between1990 and 1996 and still holds the race record (2:22:33) that he set in 1991.  Jill Hunter’s 10K record of 32:44 set in the 90’s also still stands. 
 The longevity and popularity of this significant event on the Barbados Sports calendar can be attributed to faithful runners, both locals and foreigners who return year after year and then spread the word to their friends and clubs back home. None more so than eleven-time marathon winner American Kim Goff who travelled to Run Barbados for twenty-five consecutive years up to 2015. Runner Sarah McLoughlin is another example, she has been visiting Barbados from the UK for an incredible eighteen years to holiday and take part in the annual event. " It is the only country I have been to where I just relax as soon as I step off the plane, " Sarah explains. 
 The choice of races around the world is endless but the Run Barbados event has distinguishing characteristics that can provide the experience of a lifetime. The event doesn’t offer the large pre-event expo or the generous loot bags associated with mega-marathons but the sheer beauty of the island in conjunction with the small-time charm, laid-back atmosphere and friendly people attracts repeat visitors such as Goff and many others. The 2016 Run Barbados enjoyed over 2,000 entries across the six events.   Over eighty percent of the competitors visited from across the globe: Canada, USA, France, Spain, Germany, Malaysia, Colombia, Venezuela, UK, Sweden and many Caribbean islands.  The island is easily accessible, with flights arriving daily from many major cities. 
 The three-day schedule allows runners to take part in several events.  A wonderful camaraderie results as old friends re-unite, new friendships are made and après run activities planned. It epitomizes the event slogan, coined by Alan Brookes (Canada Running Series) in 2000 when he was Race director in Barbados: “Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun!”  The Fun starts on the Friday night with many runners donning outlandish costumes for the Fun Mile. The lively atmosphere continues throughout the weekend with live steel pan music on the routes and island style entertainment at the Finish line.  Many runners cross the finish and dive into the sea before sampling local brews and food. 
 The start and finish of the “out and back” mostly flat routes are at the picturesque Bay Street Esplanade, opposite the Prime Minister’s office and adjacent to the white sand beach that lines Carlisle Bay.  Barbadians are exceedingly proud of Run Barbados and a throng of spectators both local and visitors to the island always watch along the way and eagerly await the finishers at the Esplanade. 

 The 5K, 10K, Half and Marathon courses all wind their way along the streets of Bridgetown, a historic seaport with the distinctive honour of being part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Iconic landmarks, many dating back to the 1800’s, abound in the capital city including the Chamberlain Bridge, the Parliament Buildings, the statue of Admiral Lord Nelson, the distinctively beautiful St Mary’s Church and the “Mutual Building”, a tall Victorian structure with silver domes. 
 The Saturday afternoon runners in the 5K/10K enjoy the hustle and bustle of Bridgetown as they encounter coconut vendors and “snowcone carts”, run by the local “Cheapside Market” (first opened in 1810), travel alongside the Bridgetown Boardwalk with views across the Careenage and along “Broad Street” the main street of the capital city. 
 The Sunday morning half and marathon have an early morning “cool” (5 am) start so as to avoid higher temperatures later in the day. These races allow runners to enjoy both the cityscape as well as the scenic coastal roads where spectacular vistas of the Caribbean Sea can be enjoyed from various vantage points. As the sun rises local churchgoers dressed in their Sunday finery will call out words of encouragement as the marathoners pass by. 
 The AIMS-IAAF certified marathon is a two-lap course with the loop starting from the Bay Street Esplanade travelling through Bridgetown to Paynes Bay on the island’s “platinum” west coast and back.  The Half Marathon completes one lap of the marathon course. 
 Run Barbados has supported many charitable causes over the years and to this end is currently partnered with the Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB), an organization that provides essential rehab services for survivors of heart attacks and strokes. The Ganzee 5K Walk circles the historic Garrison and travels along the beaches of the highly scenic Needhams Point.  The goal is to raise much-needed funds and increase awareness of the critical services provided by the Foundation. 
 In 2017 Barbados is celebrating a “Year of Sport” which will culminate in December with the 35th edition of Run Barbados.  A large turn-out of locals and foreigners is expected for this momentous milestone in Run Barbados history. Already several 2016 winners including Canada’s Olympian Natasha Wodak, Jean Habarurema (FR), Amy Chalk (UK), Julius Koskei (KEN) and the lone Caribbean winner, Trinidad’s Tonya Nero (10K) have indicated their return to defend their titles. 
 Together with title sponsor the Cave Shepherd Group of Companies, Run Barbados presents its 2017 races: Cave Shepherd Marathon, Fortress Half-Marathon, Colombian Emeralds Int’l 10K, Cave Shepherd Visa Credit Card 5K, Ganzee 5K Walk for Charity and the Signia Fun Mile.  Dec1-3, 2017. 
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“Run Barbados” Celebrates an Incredible 35 years! 


 Hundreds of runners took to the streets of the Caribbean island of Barbados for the 33rd edition of the Run Barbados Series in December 2015.    In fact, the revitalized and rebranded Run Barbados Marathon Weekend 2015 (RBMW) enjoyed almost 2000 entries as it re-launched its marathon and hosted four other races.  The series, which recently regained its AIMS-IAAF certification, reaped the benefits of an international marketing effort and a new organizing team.   Alan Brookes of Canada Running Series noted, “It is exciting to see Run Barbados back up and running, Barbados is such an awesome destination, I go way back with Run Barbados, I even created the slogan: “Come for the Run; Stay for the Fun!” 
 This destination running series while geared towards recreational runners has hosted its share of elite runners over its three decade history: World Champion Catherine Ndereba of Kenya, Irishman and Olympic silver medalist John Treacy, British Marathoner Hugh Jones (a six time Barbados Marathon winner), World and Commonwealth Gold Medalist in the Marathon: Rob de Castella of Australia and Canadian Olympian Dylan Wykes to name a few. 
 2015 was no exception with two Rio-bound athletes: Nicolas Fernandez of France and Jessica Draskau of Denmark both claiming victories in the 10K and the Half-Marathon.  Fernandez was a standout competitor in the series with wins in the Mile, 10K and the Half-Marathon. Through a translator the 29 year old Frenchman told “Barbados Today” he was very satisfied with his first Run Barbados outing, “This was a nice experience for me and I will be back next year”. The Frenchman overcame slippery conditions in the Half Marathon caused by an early morning rain shower to finish in 1:15.28 comfortably clear of St Lucian Michael Biscette, who was second. 

 Jessica Draskau of Denmark won the Women’s 10k in convincing style and then came back to win the half-marathon in a time of 1:29.35 ahead of Christine Regis of Trinidad and Tobago. Draskau was a repeat winner, having won the 10K and Half Marathon in 2013. The 2012 Olympian is qualified for the Women’s Marathon in Rio. Draskau noted she just “loved running in Barbados and was so happy to be back!” 
 There was a strong French presence at RBMW 2015 and in addition to wins by Frenchman Fernandez, the French contingent were top of the podium in the Men and Ladies 5K with  Francois Roussas of Guadeloupe and Yasmina Lamotte of Martinique. 
 The Run Barbados Marathon was first run in 1983 and returned for the 2015 event after a three-year hiatus.  With a late decision to re-introduce the marathon there was a small field of competitors as expected and the new organizers focused on the technical and logistical elements of the 2015 race in preparation for a larger turnout in 2016. 
 Amy Chalk of the UK was ecstatic on her fourth victory in the Run Barbados Marathon. Amy previously won the marathon in 2005, 2007 and 2008. She was thrilled that the marathon was brought back in 2015 and offered praise for the event, the course and the decision to bring back the marathon.  She commended the “organization of the event in 2015 as the best she had ever experienced and predicted that on this current path the event could return to the popularity it enjoyed in its glory days”.   Chalk, a Run Activator with All England Athletics, hopes to return in 2016 with a group from the UK.  Curtis Cox of Trinidad, a seasoned Caribbean competitor, clinched his first victory in the 2015 Barbados Marathon. 

 A highlight of the marathon was the presence of American Kim Goff who completed her 20th marathon of the Run Barbados series.  Kim, an eleven-time winner of the Marathon in earlier years has travelled to Run Barbados every year for the last 25 years to compete in the Run Barbados Weekend.  Kim recently shared her memories, “I traveled to Barbados for 4 days on my first trip. I was captivated by the beautiful island. &nbsp;I left behind a dreary and cold winter and was suddenly on a lush tropical island with the most beautiful aqua water that I had ever seen.  It is a truly wonderful event with incredible participation of locals and visitors. &nbsp;I have had many travel opportunities during my running career but&nbsp;Barbados is a special place for me. I have been blessed with making lifetime friendships. &nbsp;I am truly grateful for the warm hospitality shown me by this great event.” 
 While RBMW doesn’t offer the large pre-event expo or the generous loot bags associated with mega-marathons it’s the small-time charm, relaxed island life and beauty of the island that attracts repeat visitors such as Goff and so many others.  Runner Sarah McLoughlin is another example, she has been visiting Barbados from the UK for an incredible eighteen years to holiday and take part in the annual Run Barbados event.&nbsp; Sarah’s fondness for the island and her love of running&nbsp;on the island continues to flourish: " It is the only country I have been to where I just relax as soon as I step off the plane. It is the people that make Barbados so special." 
 The scenic race-courses over the weekend had a Start/Finish overlooking the magnificent Carlisle Bay and routes that wound their way through the capital city of Bridgetown, a historic seaport with the distinctive honour of being part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. &nbsp;The running tour of the city included iconic Bridgetown landmarks such as the Chamberlain Bridge (c. 1865) and the historic Parliament Buildings (c. 1873), as well as the statue of Admiral Lord Nelson (c. 1813) that pre-dates Nelson’s Column in London by nearly 30 years. The marathon and half-marathon routes traversed the west coast of the island offering runners spectacular vistas of the Caribbean Sea from various vantage points.&nbsp;All of this combined with the sounds of steel pan, local “tuk” bands, highly appreciative local spectators and a run into the sea after crossing the finish line. 
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CEO of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Billy Griffith stated that, “Going forward we will be working to position Run Barbados Marathon Weekend as the leading road race series in the Caribbean. The international journalists and travel agents that we have hosted and who participated in the events this year will be instrumental in providing a head start for the promotion of the series for 2016 and beyond”. 
 The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB) was named the official charity of the RBMW 2015 and its CEO Gina Pitts stated that the support would go a long way in sustaining their preventative and rehabilitative programs.  The charity will also be a beneficiary at the 2016 event. 
 RBMW 2016 is scheduled for December 2-4 and plans are underway for unique festivities during this 34th Race weekend in the year that marks the 50th Anniversary of Independence for the island. 

Hundreds ran away to Barbados in December….


 A new state of the art time system is among the plans that the organizers for the 2015 Run Barbados Marathon Series will put in place to rebrand the event. 
 During Friday morning’s launch of the event, chief executive officer of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) Williams Griffith announced that this year’s event would be spearheaded by husband and wife team Zary and Kristine Evelyn of Island Races who are responsible for organizing the successful and well-known Barbados Open Water Festival along with Peter Gibbs. 
 Director of Run Barbados Zary Evelyn explained that bringing back the marathon, which has been absent for three years, should play a major role in boosting the event which the BTMI is seeking to rebrand and rejuvenate for 2015 and beyond. 
 “It is our belief that the marathon is the key to any road race series and we did not want Barbados to be left out of that. So we thought with good marketing and promotion Barbados can once again be seen as a top destination for marathons. It is on the calendar for most of the other run series around the Caribbean, so that being the case we didn’t want Barbados to be left out. We want to also give people many reasons to come to Barbados and having the marathon as part of the series will increase the profile of the series and widen the net of runners looking to come here,” he said. 
 According to Evelyn the December 4 to 6 event is geared towards different age groups and they intend for it to be a family affair this year. 
 Griffith said he has given the experts the mandate to raise the profile of Run Barbados as a major sports tourism initiative. He explained that going forward one of their primary performance indicator would be the extent to which they were able to attract visitors to the island while bringing back a high level of spectatorship. 
 “We will be devising a number of ways through which to engage both Barbadians and visitors throughout the race weekend. Run Barbados has been a staple on our national calendar of events and a strong sports tourism brand for Barbados since its inception in 1983. Our intention is to rejuvenate this legacy brand at its core with a new business model. 
 “BTMI will support them [marketing experts] in the execution of global marketing efforts which will include promotion at international sporting events and leading sports publications. We also believe that we can increase our market share in the southern Caribbean and will be working through the Caribbean and Latin America to raise our profile in this region,” Griffith said. 
 Six-time winner Hugh Jones of England has expressed interest for this year’s event that will proceed with a Night Fun Mile that will start Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m. to facilitate greater participation among a wider number of age groups. 
 On Saturday afternoon the 10k and 5k will take place. On Sunday the grand finale will be both the full marathon and half marathon races. Persons wishing to participate can check the Run Barbados website or their Facebook page. 

News: Run Barbados Marathon Weekend

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