Nicholas Romany from Trinidad and Tobago and Colombia’s Palmenia Raquel Agudelo Berrio emerged as the champions of the 42nd edition of the Run Barbados Casuarina 10K Race, held tonight along the scenic Bay Street Esplanade, St Michael.
Competing in the 26–30 age category, Romany retained his title for the third successive year, crossing the line with a time of 31:20. In a close second was 40 year old Alex Ekesa from Kenya, whose impressive performance saw him finish in 31:22. Colombian Sergio Lopez, running in the Male 61–65 division, who secured third place with a strong time of 32:26.
In the women’s division, Agudelo Berrio led the field with a commanding run, which culminated in a time of 37:02.0.
She was joined on the podium by Panama’s Anais Alvarado Brassfield, who clocked 43:19.5, and Barbadian Katielynn Parker, who secured third place with a time of 43:44.1.
This year’s course offered the 275 athletes competing in the 10k race a vibrant tour of the capital. The race began at the Bay Street Esplanade before heading toward Wharf Road via the Chamberlain Bridge. Runners then continued along Princess Alice Highway, made a right turn onto Prescod Boulevard, and proceeded toward The Shallow Draught. At the traffic lights, the route carried competitors onto the Mighty Grynner Highway, extending to the turnaround point at Braven Outdoor Market.
The return leg mirrored the outbound journey, culminating in a spirited finish back at the Bay Street Esplanade. (JC)
