One of Antigua's brightest long distance prospects, Kalique St Jean will be competing in the 11th Ojier/Deloitte BVI Half Marathon on December 3, 2016. Photo: Facebook

Top Grenadian middle and long distance athletes Reon Radix (right) and Kenisha Pascal (left) will be competing in the 11th Ogier/Deloite BVI Sunrise Half Marathon on December 3, 2016. Photo: Facebook

Shane DeGannes and Ruth-Ann David of the US Virgin Islands have dominated the BVI Half Marathon for the last few years. Photo: VINO/File

The youngster, along with his coach, is expected in the territory today, December 2, 2016.

It will be the first time that teenager St Jean, one of Antigua’s brightest long distance prospects, will be running on the course and said he “will be coming to give his best.”

He will be mixing it up with the likes of Grenada’s Reon Radix, US Virgin Islands’ Shane DeGannes, and Reuben J. A. Stoby and Julius Farley who will be seeking to defend local turf.

The competition in the female category are expected to come from Grenada’s Kenisha Pascal, USVI’s Ruth-Ann David, the defending champion, and local competitor Maria Mays.

Awards

All participants will receive a race medal at the finish line while cash prizes will be awarded in the overall running category.

The top 5 male and female finishers will receive $ 500.00, $400.00, $250.00, $150.00 and $100.00 respectively.

The first veteran (over 45) finisher will pocket $100.00.

Prizes will also be awarded to the top Power Walker, the champion Corporate and Relay Teams and Oldest Finisher (male or female).

Meanwhile, final registration and packet pickup for Saturday's 11th Deloite/Ogier BVI Sunrise Half Marathon will be held at the Watering Hole in Road Town between 4-7 P.M. today, Friday, December 3, 2016.

See previous article published November 25, 2016

Grenadian duo coming for 11th Ogier/Deloite BVI Sunrise Half Marathon

The 11th Ogier/Deloite BVI Sunrise Half Marathon on December 3, 2016 is expected to be a keenly competitive affair with the addition of two athletes from Grenada.

According to Race Organisor Kay Reddy, Grenadians Reon Radix and Kenisha Pascal will add to the competition.

Top Grenadian middle and long distance runner Radix had competed in the 2nd OECS Track and Field Championships in July, placing second in the 5000m while Pascal won the inaugural Veda Bruno-Victor Female Athlete of the Meet award, after winning the 800m, 1500m, 3000m then helping her 4x400m Relay to second place in the same OECS Championships held here in the Virgin Islands.

Radix has run 1 hour 24 minutes in the half marathon while Pascal has a best time of 1 hour 32 minutes.

The duo is being seen as a good matchup for the US Virgin Islands (USVI) duo of Shane DeGannes and Ruth-Ann David, who have dominated the event for the last few years.