Athletics: National Day Half-Marathon |14 June 2019

Half-marathon pushed to June 18

Following advice received from the police and land transport department, the National Day Celebrations Committee has pushed the half-marathon, initially scheduled for June 17 to the following day, June 18 which is Constitution day.

The decision was taken following concerns that because June 18 is a public holiday, heavy traffic is expected on the day prior, thus creating a hazardous situation for the runners.

The race will take place on Tuesday June 18, starting at 4.30pm at Stad Popiler.

From the starting point, the athletes will go up towards Roche Caïman up to the main gate of the National Sports Council (NSC), and then head back via Bois de Rose Avenue via Bodco, before heading up north via Anse Etoile, up to the ex-Rehabilitation Centre at North East Point.

From there, the runners will head back to town via the same way to finish at Stad Popiler where the race started.

Other than the half-marathon, there will be a 10km and 5km runs. The shorter distance is competitive only for children under 12 years old and adults over 50 years old.

R. D.