https://www.strava.com/activities/17015137992
Reasons Rey is running
- Honour my Grandparents and Bajan heritage
- Fundraising for Cancer Research UK
- Relatives have died of cancer
- Highlight Barbados running community
- Inspire running tourism outside of the annual event
How to get involved
- Attend the Saturday start in Speightstown at 5:30pm on Saturday 11 January 2026
- Share with anyone who may be interested in joining the start
- Intended route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2742608817
About Rey
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/besmartgetfit/
- Long distance runner from the UK
- Travels globally connecting with runners, communities and sharing their stories.
- Charity fundraising, community run leader and volunteer
Coverage
- The start will be covered and it would be great to show the world the pride, warmth and vibrancy of the Bajan people.
Domestic impact
- Promote Barbados Cancer Society and screening through my platform
- Showcase local fitness
- Promotion of local business
NationNews 9 Jan 2026: https://nationnews.com/2026/01/09/smart-running-for-heritage-cancer-support/
Completed in 9 hours 52 minutes.
Jules Verstraeten (Dutch/Belgian) @jvbelikethat
Dordzji Moshuldayev (Dutch)
Raising funds for the Barbados Trailway (a project by the Barbados Future Centre Trust)
Donate here: https://gofund.me/1c993a1b
The Future Centre Trust would like to thank Jules and Dordzji and all donors for their contribution.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLIRT1tz4t3/?img_index=1
Live Tracking (from 8:00pm 14Jun AST / 2:00am 15Jun CEST):
Route:
Starting at Palm Beach Condominiums at 8:00pm and going counter-clockwise
Checkpoints:
If you are aware of other runs around Barbados and would like to add them here, please email details to ralf@run246.com