The 2025 UWI International Half Marathon, held on October 26 in St. Augustine, witnessed remarkable performances from distance runners Alex Ekesa and Aniqah Bailey, who clinched the overall men’s and women’s titles, respectively. Ekesa, representing the Trinidad and Tobago Road Runners Club, secured his first-ever UWI Half-Marathon victory with an impressive time of 1:08.33 over the 21.1-kilometer course. Bailey, from Pace and Performance Factory, crossed the finish line in 1:30.36, marking a significant improvement from her fourth-place finish in 2024. Both athletes showcased their dedication by surpassing their previous year’s performances. In the men’s division, Tafari Waldron of UTT Patriots claimed second place with a time of 1:08.58, while Nicholas Romany of TTRRC secured third in 1:11.06. The women’s category saw Alexia John of Pacelink Elite finish second in 1:33.09, followed by Samantha Shukla of TTRRC in third with 1:33.33. The event also highlighted team achievements, with Ekesa, Romany, and Donnell Francis leading TTRRC to the overall team prize. Additionally, the 5K race featured standout performances from unattached runners Kerry McLaren, Zidan Hamid, and Triston Bessor in the men’s category, while Praveen Ramdeo, Reeta Mathai, and Ziya Hosein Livingstone dominated the women’s division. The marathon underscored the growing talent and competitive spirit in long-distance running.