The Tribune

BAHAMAS Roadmasters Running Club (BRRC) is busily making final preparations to stage its 10th Annual Bahamas Half Race Series. Leading a list of notable sponsors is the renowned US-based health care provider, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).

Founded in 1998, CTCA through its treatment centers located in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix has provided top level cancer care to hundreds of Bahamian patients. They also give back to local communities by generously supporting many local NGOs. Demonstrating their commitment as a benefactor to Bahamas Roadmasters, CTCA is a platinum sponsor of the 2022 Bahamas Half race series on November 20.

“We are exceedingly grateful to all our corporate sponsors for their continued support. In particular CTCA who has consistently partnered with BRRC, enabling us to successfully stage our two signature events, Bahamas Half and Midnight Madness Fun Run/Walk’’, said Anastasia Turnquest, president of the BRRC.

Presenting on behalf of CTCA was its local representative Tina Lightbourne who said:

“In the communities we serve, we’re “Compassionate” and ‘’Responsive’’ meaning, we genuinely care about their health and welfare, and we respond by supporting the local NGOs who are on the ground servicing those needs. It’s ingrained in CTCA’s Core Values”. She added, “Like Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Bahamas Roadmasters promotes good health and wellness and we’re happy to be a part of that.”

Following a two-year disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual road race which draws hundreds of local and international running and walking enthusiasts will return as an ‘’in-person’’ event this year.

Race time is 6am starting from Junkanoo Beach, The Western Esplanade and travels west along Bay Street toward Cable Beach.

The half marathon (13.1 miles) will turn around near Sun Fun Resort, the 10K (6.2 miles) turns near Baha Mar Boulevard and 5K turns near Go-Slow Bend.

The 5k and 10K are walker friendly events.

For the Half Marathon, runners have registered from as far away as Africa and Ireland.

Said Tony Longley, public relations officer: “Thanks to our sponsors, we’re staging a world-class professionally timed race with attractive cash prizes and giveaways. The overall male and female half marathon winners will each receive $2,500, 2nd Place, $1,500, 3rd Place, $500 and the first male and female Bahamian permanent resident will each be awarded $250.

Also, the top three finishers in each age category will receive trophies and all finishers in every event will get the beautiful commemorative 10th anniversary medal. Additional sponsors include: Caribbean Bottling Company; Ministry of Tourism; Bahamas Welding & Fire; Cabinet World; Carpet World; Colina; FYP Building Supplies; Insurance Co. of The Bahamas; Lignum Advisors; Suntee; Summit Insurance; Veritas and other donors.

“It’s through their collective generosity that we are anticipating a fantastic event and possibly some personal records to be set in all races,” Longley added.

Part proceeds from this year’s race will be donated to Families of Murdered All Murdered Victims (F.O.A.M.) headed by Candy Gibson and Way of Life Organisation, led by William Lunn.

Founded in 1990, Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club is the premier athletic club in The Bahamas dedicated to promoting a healthy and wholesome lifestyle through the sport of long-distance running. Members train weekly to prepare for local and international races including marathons and half marathons.

For more information, contact BRRC C/0 email address: bahamasroadmasters@gmail.com and via Facebook: Bahamas Road Masters.

Registration can be done in-person daily at Lignum Advisors, Union Court (Elizabeth Ave, & Shirley St.) and on Saturdays at The Sports Center, Harbour Bay Plaza and Cable Beach from 10:30am to 4:30pm or online, website: www.bahamashalf242.com