Organizers based in St. John’s, Antigua have announced an unprecedented milestone for one of the island’s most anticipated community fitness events: the Hurricane Power Athletics Club confirms that pre-registrations for its 5th Annual 10K/5K Run & Walk alongside the 2K Kids competition have already hit a record high, months ahead of the event’s scheduled date of Sunday, 26 April 2026.
The event will kick off bright and early at 6:30 a.m. local time, with all races starting and ending at the popular YASCO Grounds venue. The marked race route follows a clearly defined loop for participants: competitors will travel up Old Parham Road before turning right onto Sir Sibley Wallen Highway, then take a left onto Factory Road, before completing their race by reversing back along the same path to the finish line at YASCO Grounds.
To make the event accessible to athletes of all ages, the organizing committee has structured tiered registration pricing that accommodates different age groups. Participants aged 16 and older will pay a $30 registration fee, while runners between 13 and 16 years old will pay a reduced rate of $20. Children aged 12 and under, competing in the 2K Kids event, will only pay $15 to take part.
Unlike elite-only races, this annual event is intentionally designed to be inclusive for a wide range of attendees beyond competitive runners. It welcomes professional distance runners seeking a competitive challenge, recreational runners looking to test their fitness, hiking and local sporting clubs, school groups, local business teams, general fitness enthusiasts, families looking for a fun weekend activity, and casual walkers of all ability levels.
Beyond the satisfaction of crossing the finish line, a range of prizes will be awarded to top performers across multiple categories. In addition to awards for the overall 10K and 5K winners, recognition will be given to top finishers across a wide range of age groups. Special additional prizes are also reserved for the largest participating group, as well as the top-performing club, school, and business entries.
Anyone interested in registering a team or individual spot, or seeking additional information about race logistics, can contact the organizing committee directly by phone at 773-2089 or 725-8011.