Come for the Run...Stay for the Fun!

About Run Barbados

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Three decades have passed since the prestigious Run Barbados series was conceptualized, by locals: Sir Austin Sealy and Carl Bayley. This exciting event has evolved into one of the premier sporting attractions on the island with a festive atmosphere and a spirit of camaraderie that epitomizes the theme: “Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun!”

Runners Outside Barbados Prime Minister's Office

A Unique Experience

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 friendly local culture, the sheer beauty of the island and the marathon course that is both scenic and historic. The start and finish of the “out and back” mostly flat route are at the picturesque Bay Street Esplanade, opposite the Prime Minister's office and overlooking the magnificent Carlisle Bay. The course then winds its way along the streets of Bridgetown, a historic seaport with the distinctive honour of being part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Runners run under the Independence Arch and over the Chamberlain Bridge (dates back to 1865) with wonderful views of the Parliament Buildings, completed in 1873 and housing the third oldest parliament in the Commonwealth. As the Bridge is left behind runners will glimpse the statue of Admiral Lord Nelson, a statue erected in 1813 which pre-dates the Nelson's Column in London by nearly 30 years.

The scenic route then continues along the Careenage adjacent to the Bridgetown Boardwalk. The marathon and half-marathon route continue along the west coast where spectacular vistas of the Caribbean Sea can be enjoyed from various vantage points. Cricket fans will enjoy the view of Kensington Oval with the statue of Sir Garfield Sobers batting out front. The returning route through Bridgetown travels across the Charles Duncan O'Neal Bridge with views of Independence Square and heads back to Bay Street for the finish.

The 10 km course enjoys the same start/finish line in Bay Street with a wonderful tour of iconic Bridgetown landmarks along the route.

Race Events

Day 1 - 6th Friday December

RUN BARBADOS - FUN MILE RUN & PASTA PARTY

Day 2 - 7th Saturday December

RUN BARBADOS - 5K WALK, 5K RUN & 10K

Day 3 - 8th Sunday December

RUN BARBADOS - HALF MARATHON & MARATHON

Race Sponsors

The race calendar now features the Cave Shepherd & Co. Marathon; the Fortress Half Marathon; the Colombian Emeralds International 10K; the Cave Shepherd VISA Credit Card 5K Race; the Signia Globe Fun Mile and the Ganzee 5K Walk

Race Prizes

CHALLENGE MEDALS
Gold Challenge	Run the Fun Mile, 10K and Marathon and receive a special commemorative gold medal.
Silver Challenge	Run the Fun Mile, 10K and 1/2 Marathon or the Fun Mile, 5K and Marathon and receive a special commemorative silver medal.
Bronze Challenge	Run the Fun Mile, 5K and 1/2 Marathon and receive a special commemorative bronze medal.

Signia Fun Mile Walk / Run Friday Dec. 6th 8pm

All Finishers will receive a Commemorative Medal

1st Place Male & Female Bds$500 each (Open race only)
2nd Place Male & Female Bds$300 each (Open race only)
3rd Place Male & Female Bds$200 each (Open race only)
1st place Barbadian / Resident Male & Female in the Open Fun Mile races will also receive a Free Return ticket to the US complements of our sponsor JetBlue

1st – 3rd place Medals & Sponsors Prizes for Male / Female in all 5 races
1st – 3rd place Medals for Wheelchair competitors
1st – 3rd place Cash prizes totaling $2,000 for the 3 largest verified School teams participating in the 5 Fun Mile Races combined. Each school team can comprise Students, Faculty and Parents.

There will also be Sponsors prizes for the following Categories:

Most original costume
Best Dressed Couple
Best Dressed group of 5 or more people

Colombian Emeralds International 10K Run Race Saturday Dec. 7th 5.00pm

All Finishers will receive a Commemorative Medal

Prize Money Open:

1st Place Male & Female Bds$1,000 each + Return Airfare & Hotel for 2019 event
2nd Place Male & Female Bds$800 each
3rd Place Male & Female Bds$600 each

Prize Money & Sponsor Prizes For Residents of Barbados:

1st Place Male & Female Bds$500 each
1st place Barbadian / Resident Male & Female will also receive a Free Return ticket to the US complements of our sponsor JetBlue
2nd Place Male & Female Bds$300 each
3rd Place Male & Female Bds$200 each

Medals:

1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female Open Category overall
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female Residents Category overall
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 24 and under
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 25 - 34 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 35 - 44 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 45 - 54 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 55 - 64 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 65 and over

1st - 3rd place Medals for Wheelchair competitors

1st Place Wheelchair competitor Bds$500
2nd Place Wheelchair competitor Bds$300
3rd Place Wheelchair competitor Bds$200

Cave Shepherd Marathon Sunday Dec. 8th 5am

All Finishers will receive a Commemorative Medal

Prize Money Open:

1st Place Winner, Male & Female Bds$4,000 each + Return Airfare & Hotel for 2019
2nd Place Open Winner Male & Female Bds$3,000 each
3rd Place Open Winner Male & Female Bds$2,000 each

Prize Money & Sponsor Prizes For Residents of Barbados:

1st Place, Male & Female Bds$1,500 each
1st place Barbadian / Resident Male & Female will also receive a Free Return ticket to the US complements of our sponsor JetBlue
2nd Place, Male & Female Bds$1,000 each
3rd Place, Male & Female Bds$750 each

Medals:

All Finishers will receive a Commemorative Medal

1st - 3rd place for Corporate Teams

1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female Open Category overall
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 24 and under
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 25 - 34 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 35 - 44 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 45 - 54 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 55 - 64 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 65 and over

Cave Shepherd VISA Credit Card 5K Race Saturday Dec. 7th 4pm

All Finishers will receive a Commemorative Medal

1st place Male & Female Bds $500 each
2nd place Male & Female Bds $300 each
3rd place Male & Female Bds $200 each
1st place Barbadian / Resident Male & Female will also receive a Free Return ticket to the US complements of our sponsor JetBlue
1st – 3rd place Trophies for Corporate Teams

1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female Open Category overall
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 24 and under
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 25 - 34 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 35 - 44 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 45 - 54 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 55 - 64 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 65 and over

Fortress Half Marathon Sunday Dec. 8th 5am

All Finishers will receive a Commemorative Medal

Prize Money Open:

1st Place Winner, Male & Female Bds$2,000 each + Return Airfare & Hotel for 2019 Festival
2nd Place Open Winner Male & Female Bds$1,500 each
3rd Place Open Winner Male & Female Bds$1,000 each

Prize Money & Sponsor Prizes For Residents of Barbados:

1st Place, Male & Female Bds$1,000 each
1st place Barbadian / Resident Male & Female will also receive a Free Return ticket to the US complements of our sponsor JetBlue
2nd Place, Male & Female Bds$800 each
3rd Place, Male & Female Bds$600 each

Medals:

1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female Open Category overall
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female Residents Category overall
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 24 and under
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 25 - 34 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 35 - 44 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 45 - 54 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 55 - 64 years old
1st – 3rd place Medals for Male / Female 65 and over

Race Routes

RACE COURSES: See below for Maps of the Race courses which have all been expertly measured by a certified AIMS official and marked at each kilometer. Water Stations are shown on all maps. Fruit and Sports drinks will be available at selected stations. Portable toilets and sponge stations will be available on the Half & Full marathon routes. All of the race courses are mostly flat and very scenic.

2019 Entry Fees

Participants can enter any of the Run Barbados Events in person by going to the following 4 Box Offices from October 1^st: Cave Shepherd Worthing, Broad St., Sheraton Centre and Pages Bookstore in Massy Supermarket Warrens.

The Entry fee includes

Bib with timing chip
Commemorative runner tech shirt
Specially designed 2019 finisher's medal
Sponsors swag bag
Enter 2+ events and get a 2^nd shirt

IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF 20+ RUNNERS EMAIL US FOR DETAILS ON GROUP DISCOUNTS AND PACKAGES

ENTRY FEES QUOTED IN US$

ENTER A CHALLENGE EVENT (3 RACES) AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT.

Pride of Barbados Gold Challenge - Run the Fun Mile, 10k and Marathon

Early bird February - September

Residents US$78; Non-Residents US$140

October - Close on December 4^th

Residents US$90; Non-Residents US$160

Flying Fish Silver Challenge 1 - Run the Fun Mile, 10k and 1/2 Marathon

Early bird February - September

Residents US$72; Non-Residents US$130

October - Close on December 4^th

Residents US$85; Non-Residents US$145

Flying Fish Silver Challenge 2 - Run the Fun Mile, 5k and Marathon

Early bird February - September

Residents US$68; Non-Residents US$116

October - Close on December 4^th

Residents US$80; Non-Residents US$120

Sugar Cane Bronze Challenge - Run the Fun Mile, 5k and 1/2 Marathon

Early bird February - September

Residents US$65; Non-Residents US$108

October - Close on December 4^th

Residents US$75; Non-Residents US$118

1 mile Friday Dec. 6th 8pm

Early Bird February - September

Resident $15.00 Foreign $20.00
12 year olds and under $10

October - Close on December 4^th

Resident $15.00 Foreign $20.00
12 year olds and under $10

5K Run Saturday Dec. 7th 4pm

Early Bird February - September

Resident $17.50 Foreign $30.00
12 years old and under $12.50

October - Close on December 4^th

Resident $20.00 Foreign $35.00
12 years old and under $12.50

5K Walk Saturday Dec. 7th 4.02pm

Early Bird February - September

Resident $15.00 Foreign $25.00
12 years old and under $10.00

October - Close on December 8^th

Resident $15.00 Foreign $25.00
12 year olds and under $10.00

10K Run Saturday Dec. 7th 5.00pm

Early Bird February - September

Resident $27.00 Foreign $55.00

October - Close on December 4^th

Resident $32.50 Foreign $65.00

Half Marathon Sunday Dec. 8th 5am

Early Bird February - September

Resident $40.00 Foreign $70.00

October - Close on December 4^th

Resident $50.00 Foreign $80.00

Marathon Sunday Dec. 8th 5am

Early Bird February - September

Resident $45.00 Foreign $80.00

October - Close on December 4^th

Resident $55.00 Foreign $90.00

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