Cox confirmed for St Lucia race

Curtis Cox of Trinidad and Tobago is expected to return to St Lucia for the second Annual Cara Suites 10K Classic. The Trinidadian won the title last year, and has already confirmed that he will be defending his crown.

The race route will be from Sandals Halcyon at Choc to Pigeon Point, and will be staged on Sunday, September 7 at 4 pm. This route is expected to both assist and challenge runners, as it contains hills and also has gentle sea breezes. TT road running officials Jan Westmaas and Alan Baboolal have expressed interest in the competition, and are encouraging a strong turnout. After meetings between Guyana Athletic Association President Claude Blackmoore and Gros Islet President Joseph “Reds” Perriera, Guyana have confirmed that their top 10K runners will participate in the event. Long distancer runners are expected from throughout the Caribbean incuding Antigua, Barbados, Martinique and Grenada. The total amount of money up for grabs is over EC$7,000, with a top prize of EC$2700 (US $1000). There will also be awards for the oldest and youngest top finishers. The awards ceremony will take place immediately after the race. The race will also include an over 35 Masters’ Section, which has been both highly competitive and popular since the inception of the race.