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COME FOR THE RUN, STAY FOR THE FUN
09-15-2009Bridgetown, BARBADOS (September 15, 2009) – Hundreds of international competitors will be traveling to Barbados to participate in the 26th annual Run Barbados festival on December 4th-6th, 2009. This event, which stands out as the oldest running marathon series hosted by Powerade, comprises a 5k Fun Run and Walk, a 10k, a Half-Marathon, and a Marathon. In addition to the races, competitors and spectators are invited to the Finishline Party at the Esplanade, featuring water sports and the very best of local food, art, and entertainment. Run Barbados is built around a healthy competitive spirit which makes this event continue to be a fun, family event.
Run Barbados has hosted a plethora of world rated road runners. Rob de Castella won the first 10k event when the races originated in 1983, only one year before his heroics in the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. Bostonian Kim Goff, four-time Big Sur International Marathon champion also participated in the Run Barbados events.
Run Barbados was created to promote a healthy lifestyle, however it simultaneously allows visitors to get a taste of Barbadian culture as well. Barbadians are passionate about sports and love to share their passion with the tourists. Run Barbados allows competitors and their family and friends to not only enjoy a fun race, but also great parties, beautiful beaches, and friendly people – all in one fantastic vacation to paradise.
For the complete schedule of Run Barbados 2009, visit www.runbarbados.org, or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at (866) 566-0956 or www.visitbarbados.org.
About Barbados
The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes, including The Crane beach, St. Philips, voted one of the world’s sexiest beaches for 2008 by Concierge.com. Barbados is the first and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events and has hosted numerous athletic championships, including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the 2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley Adams International Airport offers even more non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via newly-launched Jet Blue, Air Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. Barbados was voted #8 in the World by Trip Advisor’s ‘2008 Travelers Choice Destination Awards’ in its Top 100 Destinations category. Follow the Barbados beat and catch up on the latest news via the Barbados Facebook page at www.tinyurl.com/barbadosbeat and Twitter at www.twitter.com/barbadostourism. For more information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.org, or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1.800.221.9831.
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