The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) has received the green light from the National COVID-19 Task Force to stage its leg of the South American 10K Road Classic on Sunday.
This is according to President of the AAG, Aubrey Hutson who also disclosed yesterday that the 19th edition of the event has attracted in excess of 100 registrants so far.
Hutson added that local conglomerate, Banks DIH Limited under its Rainforest Waters and PowerAde brands has thrown its support behind the fixture which is expected to have an international flavour.
The AAG head stated that athletes from several countries are expected to match strides with the cream of the local road runners which includes Winston Missigher, Cleveland Thomas and Jonathan Fagundes.
US$1000 will be awarded to the top senior finishers in the men and women’s categories. As an added incentive, the winner of these races will also receive a medal made of Guyana’s famous gold.
The first, second, third and fourth runners up will pocket $US600, $400, $US300 and US$200 along with trophies respectively.
Junior athletes (16-20 years) as well as Masters (Women 35+),
Men (40-55) and (56 and above) will also take home trophies and cash prizes.
The top four juniors will receive vouchers or grants valued at US$100, US$75, US$50 and US$25 while the top four Masters (Women 35+), and Men (40-55) will run off with GY$20,000 GY$12,000 and GY$8,000 respectively. Masters (56 and above) top three finishers will collect G$15,000, G$1,000 and G$5,000 in that order.
Notes: The South American 10km Classic Road Race will take place in six days beginning at 3:30p.m. from GTT Earth Station CARIFESTA Avenue to finish inside the National Park, Children’s Monument. The event will be governed by the rules of World Athletics.
