Guyana Ex Athletes and Friends, AAG to host annual independence road races

By Stabroek News On In Sports |
Principals of the Guyana Ex Athletes and Friends Inc – Deborah Quamina, Mark Bradford, Burgette Williams-Forde, along with President of the Athletic Association of Guyana, Aubrey Hutson, pose for a photo following the launch of the event at the Resource Centre
Principals of the Guyana Ex Athletes and Friends Inc – Deborah Quamina, Mark Bradford, Burgette Williams-Forde, along with President of the Athletic Association of Guyana, Aubrey Hutson, pose for a photo following the launch of the event at the Resource Centre

More than 140 entrants have signed up for the Guyana Ex Athletes and Friends Inc annual independence road races, which are littered with attractive prizes and cash incentives.

According to reports, almost 150 athletes have registered to compete in the mile, the 5k and the 10k events which will conclude at Eve Leary ground on Sunday.

The mile event will cater for athletes in the U-9 and U-12 categories. While the 5k and 10k are open events. Burgette Williams-Forde, president of the body, stated that the first 12 young athletes will be awarded with incentives.