THE Rising Star Track Club (RSTC) in collaboration with the Office of the President will be staging a Health and Fitness Walk as well as a 5K and 10K run on May 22 around the D’Urban Park outer circuit.According to a release from the organisers, the activity is being staged in recognition of Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary and all aspects of the event will start at Square of the Revolution.
There will be a 5k Health Walk for all age groups and gender and is open to sport associations, clubs and anyone who wants to be a part of it.
There will be a 5K run as well as a 10K run and all interested persons are invited to be a part of it especially athletics clubs throughout Guyana.
The route for the walk as well as the 5K and 10K runs is: Starts in front the 1763 Monument, moves south to Hadfield Street east up Hadfield Street, north on Mandela Avenue, west down Homestretch Avenue to finish at the place of origin.
To date the organisers have received pledges of support from a number of local businesses including the following Banks DIH Limited, GT&T, Real Value, BK International Inc., Star Party Rentals, S&L Electrical, Toucan Industries, Antarctic Maintenance, Payless Store, Bran’s Security, Kevin Jeffrey, Ming’s Products and Service, Corona Beer and Cummings Electrical.
Already on board are E-Networks, Wartsila, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and Office of the President.
Interested persons can register their names at the Michael Parris Gym in the National Park, E-Networks or Fitness Express on Sheriff Street.