Hill Challenge
About the Hill Challenge
The Hill Challenge is a footrace (hike and/or run) held annually, usually in April or May. The distance is about 21km (about 13 miles) with some 1,100m (about 3,500 feet elevation change). About 70% of the route is on trail, some easy, some technical.
It is organized by members of the Barbados Hiking Association.
Hikers should contact the BHA at hikebarbados@gmail.com
Runners should contact ralf@run246.com
History of the Hill Challenge
The inaugural "To Hill and Back" Hiking Challenge was held on Easter Monday, April 9th, 2012 at 7:00am from Haggatts Factory Yard, St. Andrew. It was organized by members of the Barbados Hiking Association and included 13 miles (21km) with 9 hills of the roughest terrain in Barbados.
Past Results
2012 Results 2013 Results 2014 Results 2015 Results
2016 Results 2017 Results 2018 Results 2019 Results 2023 Results
Because of Barbados Government restrictions on hosting sporting events,
the Hill Challenge did not take place in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goat are a loosely organized group of trail runners. Click here for more information.