Following the success of the Guyana Golden Jubilee Independence 5K Health & Fitness Walk and a 5K and 10K run last year, the organizers will team up again this year for a sequel.
The Rising Star Track Club in collaboration with the Ministry of the Presidency along with the Guyana Community of Service and a host of sponsors will collaborate to stage the event on May 21 to commemorate the nation’s 51st year of Independence.
The event will commence and conclude at the Square of the Revolution (Cuffy) starting at 16:00hrs. The Walk and race will proceed along Hadfield Street to Mandela Avenue down Homestretch Avenue to finish at Cuffy.
This fixture is geared towards promoting Sporting Tourism through Health and Fitness.All participants will receive souvenir medals and T-Shirts, while cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers for the 5 & 10K races.
Persons desirous of competing in this activity can call 673-8829 and 668-7897 to register. Registration fee is listed at $200. Some of the entities onboard include Payless Variety Store, Ansa McAl, Banks DIH Limited, E-Networks, Mings Products and Services, Star Party Rental, Wartsila and BK International.