Topic: marathon
Eight Cayman runners conquer the hills of the Boston Marathon
A group of eight Cayman-based avid runners travelled to Massachusetts to participate in the 130th running of the Boston Marathon.
UCCI aims to turn 50K Endurance Race into an annual event
The University College of the Cayman Islands marked its golden jubilee by welcoming hundreds of participants to its inaugural 50th Anniversary Marathon.
Cayman Marathon on track to surpass last year’s record-breaking numbers
The Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon, set for 7 Dec., is gearing up to celebrate its 23rd year, building on its growing legacy as one of Cayman’s premier running events.
‘Hard effort’ displayed by runners at 2024 Cayman Marathon
Before Sunday morning's sunrise, a record number of runners took to the streets under drizzling skies for the 2024 Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon with...
Cayman runners to support Stay-Focused at New York City Marathon
Five runners who work for various hotels in Grand Cayman will be taking part in the upcoming New York City Marathon to raise funds for Stay-Focused, a charity that brings young people with disabilities to Cayman to learn to dive.
Runner completes 7 days, 7 continents marathon effort
Andrew Keast returned home on Tuesday, 7 Feb., after running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents to raise funds for the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.
Cayman lawyer to go round the world in 7 marathons in 7 days
As New Year's resolutions go, this one is hard to top.
Cayman Islands lawyer Andrew Keast aims to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents to raise money for breast cancer sufferers on the island.
‘Runner’s high helped beat alcohol and depression’
From more than 1,000 people in Sunday's marathon, there can only be one winner. But many of those on the start line in George Town will have already won their race to be there
From Greenland to Cayman, globetrotting marathoner has hit 129 countries
Globetrotting runner Richard Holmes has completed more than 800 marathons in 129 countries. At 73, following a total knee replacement, he's not stopping.
Parents to run marathon in honour of sick child
Dan Fitzgerald will be running the marathon, along his wife Brooke, to raise awareness about spinal muscular atrophy, the devastating medical condition their baby Violet was born with.
Kanuga to run and swim 112 miles
Kerri Kanuga has big plans for her 50th birthday. On 29 Feb., in addition to swimming six miles from Barkers to Starfish Point, she will run 53 miles back to Barkers, and then, for good measure, make the return trip on the road to Starfish Point, covering a total of 112 miles in the water and on land.
Kanuga breaks through the pain barrier at 4th Badwater 135
Somewhere after she had run the equivalent of her third marathon, Kerri Kanuga felt rejuvenated.
Marathon raises US$9,000 for charities
Participants in last year’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon raised more than US$9,000 online for several local charities.
Marathon record holder Grunewald loses cancer fight
International distance runner Gabriele Grunewald, a Cayman Island Marathon record holder who made headlines for her sporting achievements as well as her long-running battle with cancer, has died.
Cayman joins five-island marathon challenge
The Caribbean now has a marathon of marathons.
Record number of runners turn out for 2018 marathon
A record 1,350 runners participated in the marathon, half-marathon, and relay this year at the Cayman Islands Intertrust Marathon.
Cayman Islands Marathon hits the road
It’s that time again, Cayman! For those of you who are crazy or fit enough (my money is on crazy), the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon takes to the road this Sunday.
Marathon road closures
Several roads and junctions will be closed along the route of Sunday’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, police advise.
Runners gear up for marathon
More than 1,000 people have signed up to take part in Sunday’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half-Marathon and 4-Person Relay.
Haines tackles outback for local food bank
Local marathoner Derek Haines, accompanied by daughter Lizzy, completed the arduous Mount Mee Marathon in Australia, to raise funds for the Cayman Islands Good Samaritan Food Bank.
Cayman Marathon returns to Boston Marathon
After a two-year hiatus, organizers of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon returned to Boston to promote the race at the 2018 John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, which is part of the prestigious Boston Marathon event.
Cayman’s most memorable photos of 2017
From hurricane hunting to a visiting boxing legend to soca on the streets of George Town, Cayman experienced another colorful, eventful year.
Cayman’s marathon man makes final push for CCMI
Between active volcanoes in Guatemala and reckless drivers in Cayman, marathon runner Derek Haines faced some close encounters this year.
Old hand, new challenger win Cayman Islands marathon
Steve Speirs, a veteran British runner, won his fourth Cayman Islands Intertrust Marathon Sunday, while a U.S. surgeon claimed her first Cayman title in the 26.2-mile race following the long-distance runner’s version of a photo-finish.
Runners hit the road for 15th Cayman Islands Marathon
Every year, on the first Sunday of December, athletic people and non-athletic people who are crazy enough to run a marathon (or half of one), get out of bed and run. Fun!
The Intertrust Island Striders raise funds by running
A group of Intertrust runners is hitting its training peak in preparation for the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon in December, and the runners are raising funds along the way.
Sign up now for Cayman marathon and beat the fee increase
Organizers of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon on Dec. 3 are reminding runners and walkers that the deadline to get the least expensive registration rate is fast approaching. Participants are encouraged to make the commitment now before prices go up on Aug. 31.
Off The Beaten Track takes path less traveled
It’s time to lace up those running shoes and enjoy Cayman from a whole new perspective as Off The Beaten Track 2017 looms large on the horizon.
Marathon Special: Going the distance
Runners in Sunday’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, half-marathon and relay praised volunteers and others along the course who cheered them on, and delighted in the weather. It was a cool morning, at least for Cayman, and clouds kept the heat of the sun off the runners.
Cayman Prep student wins half marathon
Running his first half-marathon, Cayman Prep’s Dominic Dyer won the 13.1-mile race with a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes and 41 seconds.
Canadian wins women’s marathon
A high school teacher from Victoria, British Columbia, Karen Welwood, was the top female finisher in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon. She ran the 26.2 miles in 3 hours, 42 minutes and 41 seconds, taking sixth place overall.
Speirs takes 3rd marathon win
Welshman Steve Speirs, by way of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, took the top spot in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon in just under three hours. Sunday’s race was the third for Mr. Speirs in Cayman. He has come in second five times.
Marathon winner finishes in under three hours
Steve Speirs of Virginia, USA, won Sunday’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 58 minutes and 48 second. He was second in the 2015 marathon, when he finished about 30 seconds faster.
More than 1,200 registered for Sunday’s marathon
Organizers of this weekend’s marathon say more than 1,200 people are already registered for Sunday’s run. The 14th annual Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon will start at 5 a.m. on the waterfront in George Town, then around South Sound and return via Walkers Road.
Marathon runs on Sunday
Get your running shoes on, ‘cause the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon is here again, on Sunday. Whether you’re participating, volunteering or joining in at one of the water stations, this event is one not to be missed.
Fundraiser Haines completes Havana Marathon
Marathon runner Derek Haines continued his journey to help raise $1 million for charity Have a Heart Cayman on Sunday, Nov. 20, in Havana, finishing the Havana Marathon at 4 hours and 3 minutes and placing third in his age group.
US Olympian to teach running school in Cayman
Jeff Galloway, world-renowned runner and founder of the popular Run-Walk-Run method, will be the special guest at the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon on Dec. 4. Galloway, who has more than 50 years of running experience, will lead a running school on Dec. 3 at the Westin Grand Cayman.
Please watch out for runners
We encourage all runners to wear reflective gear, flashers and light-colored clothing, but if drivers are not watching out for them, it will not matter what they are wearing or what safety measures they have taken.
Sessions aim to inspire marathoners
The Intertrust Marathon team held its third Inspiring Performance session at the Westin on Oct. 12, with speakers Andrea Hill, a nutritionist, and Beth Cook and Dwain McGuinness from Cayman Physiotherapy. They provided information for athletes, particularly those taking part in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon on Dec. 4.
Cayman’s don’t miss events for the coming week
These are some of Cayman's don't miss events in the coming week: Pilates For Pink, CIASA 800M Sea Swim, 6th Annual Island Roast, and Marathon Tips.
Marathon prep session scheduled
Derek Larner, local distance running coach and Race Caribbean volunteer, will host an “Inspiring Performance” session to help runners prepare for the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon in December.
Kanuga triumphs in Brazil ultramarathon
Ultramarathoner Kerri Kanuga has done it again. Last month she conquered the brutal 160-mile race over the most challenging segment of the Caminho da Fe (Path of Faith) in the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains of Brazil, a sub-range of the Andes.
Cayman Islands Marathon runs to Miami
Runners attending the Miami Marathon Expo late last month had a chance to hear all about the Cayman Islands Marathon.
