21st Annual South American Road Race Classic 2023 set for November 5 staging

Spectators can look forward to a spectacular day of distance running as the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) hosts the 21st Annual South American Road Race Classic 2023 on Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at the Guyana Police Force Ground.
This event would see participation of over 125 local athletes and 25 foreign athletes from 13 countries, with St. Vincent, Trinidad, Martinique, Grenada, Suriname, Aruba and Guadeloupe being among the counties.
Acting President of the Athletics Association of Guyana, Sheryl Hermonstine, emphasized the work of the vast increase of overseas participation, since their decreased participation in any event over the years.
“We started with many countries in this event, so somewhere along the line, the overseas participation had declined; so, for the 21st edition, we are going to go back to the Drawing Board, put in some work, and see what we can do for Caribbean countries to participate; because, so far, we…have had confirmation from seven countries, which are St. Vincent, Trinidad, Martinique, Grenada, Suriname, Aruba and Guadeloupe”, he said.

Athletes will be divided into three batches of 12-to-14-year-olds running a one-mile distance that starts in front of the Guyana Police Force Ground and travels through Parade Street. The course takes a left onto Young Street and travels up to Carifesta Avenue, entering the National Park through the first entrance and travelling back to Camp Street from Barrack Street, before finishing in front of the Police Sports Club.
Athletes 15–17 years old will be in a 5k starting at the Saints Ground. It proceeds to Sherrif Street, where they will make a U–turn at the traffic light and finish at the Police Sports Club.
The 10k event will see athletes testing their true stamina. It starts at Saints Ground; proceeds to the University of Guyana Access Road, where a U–turn would be made, and returns at the Police Sports Club for the finish.
Registration forms for athletes wishing to participate are available at the Police Sports Club and from officers stationed at the National Park between the hours of 3pm and 6pm daily. Entrance fee per participant is set at $1000.
Winnings from the races vary, with the Senior category receiving US$1000, second prize bagging US$800, this place receiving US$600 fourth place US$400, and fifth place securing US$200.
In the Junior category, the winners would receive trophies, medal and educational cash vouchers.
Registration forms for athletes wishing to participate are available at the Police Sports Club.
Officers would be stationed at the National Park between the hours of 3pm and 6pm daily. The entrance fee per participant is $1000.
Sponsors of this major event are: Clear Waters, ANSA McAL, Camex Restaurants, the Government of Guyana, and the Guyana Olympic Association.