The Tribune

MARATHON Bahamas has sold out its relay event - thanks to Urban Renewal entering 50 teams in the race to be held in two weeks.

For the first time in its seven year history, the relay event has reached its cap of 100 teams and 400 participants will take part on Sunday, January 17, at 6am.

Sunshine Insurance, the lead sponsor and organiser of the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW), announced yesterday that the bulk of the teams is coming from Urban Renewal while the Scotiabank-sponsored Student Run Marathon Bahamas will have 21 school teams run. The remaining teams are coming from various national and international organisations.

Sunshine Insurance VP of Development, Dwayne Swaby, said: “This is big news for us. We’re especially happy to have so many students taking part in our relays. We can’t wait to see those young folks at the start line.

“I know quite a few people will be disappointed that they can’t run the relay, but they can still participate in our other events. There’s still time to snap up remaining spots in the marathon and half marathon. Again, we urge residents not to wait until the last minute as there are international participants who are eager for those spots as well. We look forward to seeing everyone out there on race day.”

Marathon Bahamas, which was listed by Runners World magazine as one of the top 50 marathons outside the United Kingdom, recently won a Tourism Impact Award, beating Battle 4 Atlantis and Bahamas Speed Week.

The SIRW takes place January 16-17 and kicks off with the sixth Annual Susan G Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure. To register for the marathon and half marathon, visit www.marathonbahamas.com.

The marathon costs $110 and the half marathon $100.