The much anticipated reincarnation of the popular Valentine’s Mile is on this Sunday with proceeds benefitting local charity Hedge Funds Care Cayman. It’s from the rear of Grand Harbour next to the Brick House at 4pm.
An amazing array of random raffle prizes have been generously provided by race sponsors Cartier and other Kirk Freeport stores including Baccarat, Rolex, Lalique, Mont Blanc, Longchamps, Pandora and Swarovski, with additional perfume gift baskets and gift certificates. Raffle prizes are available to all adult entrants and there is also a separate children’s raffle with prizes from Swatch and Kipling.
The mile long event has been accurately measured and sanctioned by the Cayman Islands Athletic Association so that everyone can discover what time they can achieve over an exact mile course. Children aged 10 and under have the option of running the mile or a shorter course of about 400 metres. They may even decide to run both because the first 100 finishers in the short course will receive a medal.
Derek Larner is one of the organisers and an athletics coach. He said: “Entry is $15 per adult and free for children aged 16 and under. Participants will receive a ‘Run For Love’ t-shirt, a healthier body and the knowledge that they are making a positive difference in a child’s life.”
All entry fees are directly donated to the charity Hedge Funds Care which works to prevent child abuse and neglect in the Cayman Islands. Entrants may register at the rear of Grand Harbour between 2pm and 3.45pm on the day of the race. Alternatively entry forms can be completed at the Cartiér boutique on Cardinal Avenue or online at www.caymanactive.com
“One of the reasons Race Caribbean was formed was to get more children fit and involved with athletics,” added Larner. “This is the Run For Love so if you love someone; your wife, boyfriend, mum, children or dog, walk or run the mile to show your appreciation for those that you love and let the proceeds go to help treat and prevent child abuse.”
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