GirlsRunTT Challenge

The #GirlsRunTT Challenge is a pillar of the MSCD’s Pink Reign Campaign.
 
The challenge seeks to encourage more women and girls to be physically active and increase their involvement and participation in sport.
 
In recognition of International Women’s Day 2023 (#IWD2023), the Ministry of Sport and Community Development (MSCD) will enroll and sponsor 300 women and girls across Trinidad and Tobago between the ages of 7 years and over to participate in Bafasports’ Active Trinidad Virtual Challenge between the months of April and September 2023.
 
Run, walk or hike a minimum of 282 miles to earn a magnificent puzzle medal that clicks together to form the shape of Trinidad whilst paying tribute to the late Lynette ‘Granny’ Luces, one of T&T’s most beloved long-distance runners.  Featuring the words “Together we aspire, together we achieve” the medal set also includes the following elements to represent the rich culture, flora and fauna of the island; Carnival, Chaconia Flower, Limbo, Hibiscus Flower, Cocoa, Humming Bird, Moko Jumbie, Port of Spain Skyline, Steelpan, Tassa and Scarlet Ibis.
Interested participants can register from 8 – 16 March 2023 at 4:00 pm by Register here.  Applicants will also be asked to state in 25 words or less what they #choosetochallenge in recognition of International Women’s Day 2023. The MSCD will announce selected participants by March 29th, 2023 via its social media pages.
 
PINK Reign Campaign-GirlsRunTT Challenge Application Form (Google Docs) 
Consent Form – GirlsRunTT Challenge (girls 7 years to 17 years old)
 
Virtual Race – FAQs (for 300 selected girls and women)
 
What is a Virtual Race?

In a virtual race, you can run or walk anytime and anywhere.
 
Where to run/walk?
Literally Anywhere! Here are some locations you can consider:
 
North
Queens Park Savannah

Chaguaramas Running & Cycling Path

West Park Savannah
Mandela Park
Lady Chancellor
Botanical Gardens
 
East
Aranguez Savannah

Eddie Hart Savannah
Mount St. Benedict/Mount Tabor
UWI South Field & North Field
St. Michael’s Trail
 
West
Chaguaramas Running & Cycling Path
West Park Savannah
Bamboo Cathedral & Tracking Station
Golf Course Road, Chaguaramas
Chaguaramas Board Walk
Mount St. Catherine
 
Central
Lange Park Savannah

Edinburgh 500 Savannah
 
South
Brian Lara Cricket Academy

Palmiste Park
San Fernando Hill
Skinner Park
 
Tobago
Pigeon Point
Shaw Park
Dwight Yorke Stadium
Buccoo To No Man’s Land
 
How do I Participate in the GirlsRunTT Challenge?
1- Selected participants will be announced via the ministry’s social media pages and also receive a confirmation e-mail and registration details via Bafasports
 
2- Run/walk the distance tracking it with an app. You must have a smart device. The link will be provided by Bafasports. Participants will have until September 30, 2023 to complete the 282-Mile Challenge.
3-Tag Ministry of Sport and Community Development and Bafasports in all pictures and videos throughout your participation, wearing the Pink Reign Campaign t-shirt and using the following hashtags:  #MSCD, #girlsruntt #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2023.
4- Receive your medal at any one of the several Medal Collection locations nationwide via Bafasports. 
5- Challenge Winners will be announced via the ministry’s social media pages.
6- GirlsRunTT Challenge Winners Prizegiving Ceremony.
 
What is the deadline for the completion of the GirlsRunTT Challenge?
The challenge is between April 1st – September 30th 2023. Participants will have until September 30, 2023 to complete the 282-Mile Challenge.

This Year’s Medals

What distance to run/walk?
For regular runners/walkers doing the 282 Mile Challenge, you can tackle the event in parts, doing as many runs or walks as you need to make the total 282 miles (equivalent to 123 laps of the Queen’s Park Savannah).
Where can I collect my medals and t-shirts?
Feel free to contact and visit the location closest to you for your medal. For any queries email 
races@bafasports.com or WhatsApp 283-1365 for assistance.

Trinebox North (Port of Spain)
#10-12 Borde Street, Port Of Spain

Tel: (868) 469-5041 (Whatsapp only)

Tue – Thu 8:30am – 4pm
 
 
Body Glow East (Trincity Mall)
Trincity Central Rd (upstairs, near the cinema)

Tel: (868) 289-BODY

Mon – SAT 11am – 7pm
 
 
Trinebox Central (Point Lisas)
Atlantic Plaza Pt Lisas

Tel: (868) 628-1100 Ext 4

Tue – Thu 9am – 5 pm
 
 
Trinebox South (San Fernando)
#109 Rushworth Street, San Fernando
Tel: (868) 223-8082

Tue – Thu 9am – 5pm
 
 
Trinebox Tobago
Milford Road, Tobago

Tel: (868) 628-1100 Ext 2326

Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm