Winston Missigher, Cleveland Thomas, and the young Sir Kennard Hartog in that order, and it is likely the winner will spring from that trio yet again.
Seasoned distance runner Cleveland Thomas (left) and Vice-Chairman of the Local Organising Committee Orin Thomas at a press briefing on FridayOn this occasion, Thomas is hoping he has what it takes to cop first place after what he deemed to be a year of hard work which has enthused him that he could potentially run in the 31-minute marker.
The National Sports Commission, Banks DIH Limited through its Rainforest and Powerade brands, Star Party Rentals, Guyana Energy, and Benjamin Bakery have thrown support behind the event.
The top finishers in the senior male and female categories will secure a winner’s prize of US$1,000 with second place claiming US$600 and third US$400 along with trophies. Prizes will also be given in the Junior and Masters divisions.
The race will start at 15:30h on Carifesta Avenue close to the GTT Earth Station and will proceed along the East Coast Highway and return to finish in the National Park.

