Cayman gears up for the annual Marathon Weekend
Excitement is reaching fever pitch as Cayman gets ready once again to host the annual Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half-Marathon and Four-Person Relay.
The anticipated annual event kicks off this Sunday (December 8) at 5 am on the waterfront. Even if you're not participating, the public is encouraged to come out and support this great charity event which raises funds for the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps and the Cancer Society - as well as other organisations such as Jasmine, Crisis Centre, CCMI and Red Cross.
So far, there are 89 confirmed full marathoners, 693 half marathon entrants, and 86 teams entered for the relay. But organisers are expecting the usual flurry of last-minute entries!
This year's race is expected to grow in numbers, with about 100 new registrations expected on the day before the race, which attracted more than 1,500 runners in 2018, and is celebrating its 17th year.
Between visiting runners, their families and supporters, the race is bringing over 450 visitors to the island, according to organisers.
The Kids Fun Run, sponsored by MILO and the Ministry of Youth & Sports, will start at 10.30 am at the new Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue and end just past the finish line on the corner of Cardinall Avenue and Harbour Drive.
This event is free for students between the ages of 5 and 11 and is expected to bring in 300 kids.
The top three male and female marathoners and half marathoners in the 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and overage categories will be awarded for their achievements. The top three teams in the corporate, all-male, all-female and mixed relay competitions will receive awards sponsored this year by Bedell Cristin.
The CUC High School challenge relay event will also receive awards.
“It’s our 17th year, and every year keeps getting better. The support we receive from the community, our sponsors, volunteers, local runners and overseas runners – some who fly here every year just to run our race or volunteer – is overwhelming,” said Rhonda Kelly, Race Director.
“This event is so inspirational and at times so emotional. We are just thrilled to be a part of the triumphs and powerful moments that a lot of our local and visiting runners will experience this Sunday. We count it an honour to be a part of their stories.”
Organisers are asking for the public’s cooperation during the race by keeping traffic along the race route to a minimum, and in particular those people who live along the route are being asked to secure their dogs in their yards, and turn on their Christmas lights - if they have any - from 4.30 am on December 8.
The race starts on the George Town Waterfront, by Sharkeez Bar & Grill, and goes through South Church Street, South Sound and Old Prospect Road, after which runners turn around and go back through South Sound and then onto Walkers and Hospital Roads, Elgin Avenue, Edward and Fort Streets and back to Breezes.
Late registration for the 2019 Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half Marathon, 4-Person Relay, CUC High School Challenge and Kids Fun Run can only be done at the Westin Resort’s Galleon Ballroom on Saturday, December 7 during Packet Pick Up from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon is a Kelly Holding event and is sponsored by Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Ministry of Sports, BritCay, Compass Media, Health City Cayman Islands, Milo, Gatorade, BOB FM, FastSigns, Cayman Airways, Bedell Cristin, Massive Group, Kelly Holding, eCayTrade, Cayman Islands Brewery, The Westin Grand Cayman, CUC, Cayman Physio, Sharkeez Bar & Grill, GNC, Mike’s Ice, Bliss Living Yoga, Quaker, Cost-U-Less, Smoothie King, Hopscotch Productions, Explore Events, Netclues and CINICO.
So far, there are 89 confirmed full marathoners, 693 half marathon entrants, and 86 teams entered for the relay. But organisers are expecting the usual flurry of last-minute entries!
This year's race is expected to grow in numbers, with about 100 new registrations expected on the day before the race, which attracted more than 1,500 runners in 2018, and is celebrating its 17th year.
Between visiting runners, their families and supporters, the race is bringing over 450 visitors to the island, according to organisers.
The Kids Fun Run, sponsored by MILO and the Ministry of Youth & Sports, will start at 10.30 am at the new Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue and end just past the finish line on the corner of Cardinall Avenue and Harbour Drive.
This event is free for students between the ages of 5 and 11 and is expected to bring in 300 kids.
The top three male and female marathoners and half marathoners in the 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and overage categories will be awarded for their achievements. The top three teams in the corporate, all-male, all-female and mixed relay competitions will receive awards sponsored this year by Bedell Cristin.
The CUC High School challenge relay event will also receive awards.
“It’s our 17th year, and every year keeps getting better. The support we receive from the community, our sponsors, volunteers, local runners and overseas runners – some who fly here every year just to run our race or volunteer – is overwhelming,” said Rhonda Kelly, Race Director.
“This event is so inspirational and at times so emotional. We are just thrilled to be a part of the triumphs and powerful moments that a lot of our local and visiting runners will experience this Sunday. We count it an honour to be a part of their stories.”
Organisers are asking for the public’s cooperation during the race by keeping traffic along the race route to a minimum, and in particular those people who live along the route are being asked to secure their dogs in their yards, and turn on their Christmas lights - if they have any - from 4.30 am on December 8.
The race starts on the George Town Waterfront, by Sharkeez Bar & Grill, and goes through South Church Street, South Sound and Old Prospect Road, after which runners turn around and go back through South Sound and then onto Walkers and Hospital Roads, Elgin Avenue, Edward and Fort Streets and back to Breezes.
Late registration for the 2019 Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half Marathon, 4-Person Relay, CUC High School Challenge and Kids Fun Run can only be done at the Westin Resort’s Galleon Ballroom on Saturday, December 7 during Packet Pick Up from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon is a Kelly Holding event and is sponsored by Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Ministry of Sports, BritCay, Compass Media, Health City Cayman Islands, Milo, Gatorade, BOB FM, FastSigns, Cayman Airways, Bedell Cristin, Massive Group, Kelly Holding, eCayTrade, Cayman Islands Brewery, The Westin Grand Cayman, CUC, Cayman Physio, Sharkeez Bar & Grill, GNC, Mike’s Ice, Bliss Living Yoga, Quaker, Cost-U-Less, Smoothie King, Hopscotch Productions, Explore Events, Netclues and CINICO.
