Neal and Massy road race, fitness walk carded for September 9th

The Neal and Massy 10km road race and 3km fitness walk and jog event will run off on September 9th  starting  at the Diamond Public Road, East Bank Demerara, from 06:00hrs.

With the first prize set at $75,000 the best distance athletes in Guyana are expected to participate in the event. The second place runner will receive $60,000 while third, fourth and fifth will receive $40,000, $15,000 and $10,000 respectively.

The 10km will start at the Diamond Public Road and end at the AINLIM head office while the 3km walk/jog will start at the Demerara Harbour Bridge and conclude at the AINLIM head office.

Representatives from the Athletics Association of Guyana and Neal and Massy display the trophies to be won at the upcoming road race and fitness walk on September 9.

There will also be a Masters category (women 35 and over and men 40-55) with a first prize of  $40,000, while second and third will receive $20,000 and $15,000 respectively.

However, the Masters category will also cater for men aged 55 and over who will receive $25,000, $15,000 and $7,500 respectively.

In the Juniors category, the young guns will be running for $50,000 as the top prize while second, third and fourth will receive $30,000, $20,000 and $10,000 respectively.

All prizes will include a trophy and registration for the vent will close on September 3rd.