Grand Finale Junior Triathlon
On Sunday, April 13, the Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation will host the final event in the Junior Tri VI series until the fall. Open to junior athletes of all abilities, ages 5 to 15, the swim-bike-run race will take place at 8am at Cramers Park on St Croix’s east end.
The distances of each portion of the race increase with age. Participants will swim between 25 meters and 200 meters on the point-to-point swim course. Flotation aids will be available for beginner swimmers. The youngest racers will bike 1/2 mile while the oldest racers will bike 3 miles. The run, which takes place completely within the park, will range from 1/4 mile to 1 mile.
Race-day registration will be open from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (No latecomers, please) The $5 entry fee will include a tshirt, goody bag, snacks, finisher’s ribbon and a chance to win a raffle prize. Need to reserve a bicycle for the event? Please contact 340-513-2707 for more information.
Farm-To-Park Prediction Run
The St Croix Road Racing Committee will host the 2nd Annual Farm-To-Park Prediction Run on Saturday, April 26 at 6am.
This unique 5-mile footrace begins at Art Farm on Southside Road and ends at the beautiful East End Marine Park. But this isn’t your typical race—it’s all about how well you know your own pace!
Before the race, participants will predict their 5-mile finish time. Prizes will be awarded not to the fastest runners, but to the top three who come closest to their predicted time. Walkers are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun.
All proceeds will be donated to Art Farm, LLC, supporting their recovery efforts after recent bush fires severely damaged their farmland on Southside Road. The blaze, which required a response from three VIFEMS fire trucks, left several acres scorched and farm equipment destroyed.
Race-day registration will take place at Art Farm from 5am to 5:45am. $5 entry fee. To learn more about the event or find out how you can support Art Farm’s recovery, please call 340-513-2707.
East End Road Race
The Virgin Islands Cycling Federation will host the East End Road Race on Sunday, April 27 at 7am, starting in Estate Solitude, near the Ziggy’s Service Station.
The Elite group will round the east end of St Croix three times, including a climb up to Pt Udall on the first two laps, making the Elite course about 45 miles. The Expert group will complete the 13-mile lap twice, with a climb up Pt Udall on the first lap, for a 30-mile distance. The Sport group will complete one lap and also a climb to Pt Udall for a total distance of 17 miles. The Masters, Women and Juniors will complete one lap of the east end, for a total of 13 miles.
Race-day registration will take place from 6am to 6:45am. Entry fee: $10 VICF Members, $15 Nonmembers. Medals will be awarded to the top three in all racing categories. For more information about the event or cycling in the Virgin Islands, please contact 340-513-2707.
