Runners get on their way in the 12th annual Deloitte/Ogier BVI Half Marathon on Sunday December 3, 2017. Photo: Dean H. Greenaway aka 'The Sportsman'

Maria Mays finishes the 12th Deloitte/Ogier BVI Half Marathon in first place and with a smile. Photo: VINO

Completing 13.1 miles (12th BVI Half Marathon). Photo: VINO

These ladies still can manage bright smiles after a grueling run in the heat. Photo: VINO

The ageless Kay Reddy completes the Deloitte/Ogier 12th BVI Half Marathon. Photo: VINO

Applause in order for conquering the heat and the Deloitte/Ogier 12th BVI Half Marathon. Photo: VINO

Top three finishers of the Deloitte/Ogier 12th BVI Half Marathon. From left: Reuben J. A. Stoby (2nd), Julius Farley (1st) and Paul Mellor. Photo: VINO

From left: Reuben J. A. Stoby, Julius Farley, Rosmond Johnson and Maria Mays take to the front line for the start of the Deloitte/Ogier BVI Half Marathon on December 3, 2017. Photo: VINO

Some 54 runners took part in the Deloitte/Ogier 12th BVI Half Marathon and 10K on December 3, 2017. Photo: VINO

The heat, however, seemed a challenge for everyone except Julius Farley who blazed the two loops to win the half marathon in 1:32.06.

Reuben J. A. Stoby took a distant second place in 1:38. 38 while Paul Mellor claimed the third spot in 1:41.12.

On the distaff side, Maria Mays triumphed in 1:54.01. Karen Fraser was second in 1:58.48, coming ahead of Rosmond Johnson 2:01.29.

10K winners

Andrew Fraser was the fastest in the 10K race, finishing in 58.32 while Phil Nelson was not too far behind, finishing second in 60.26.

For the ladies, Gillian Plaxton finished first in 57.43. Vanessa King was second in 1:05.52.

Shirley Liburd was the winner of the 10K walk.

The half marathon course comprised two loops, from Tortola Sports Club (TSC) to Sea Cows Bay, around Sensus gym building and return to TSC. The 10k was just one loop- to the gate at Sensus car park at Manuel Reef and back.

Full results to follow.