Sunrise. The 2019 Hill Challenge started at 6.03am on Wednesday 1st May 2019. Here are a selection of photos of those who took part in this annual May Bank holiday event.
Photos taken by William who was manning two water stops. The first was at Chalky Mount by the old school. After the last walker passed we moved to the top of the hill overlooking Frizers plantation.
Starting at Barclays Park at 6am the Hill Challenge is 13 miles over some of the roughest and toughest terrain in Barbados. It takes competitors over over Cambridge, Les Beholden, Chalky Mount, Haggatts, Dark Hole, Bruce Vale, Mount All, Rasta Patch, Boarded Hall, Spa Hill, Frizers and Springfield, with elevation gains of more than 1,000 meters. Competitors have 6 hours to complete the challenge.
The first competitor arrived at Chalky Mount at 6.15
The first lady arrived at 06.18
By 6,21 there was a constant stream of runners to keep the marshals busy
There was a large contingent of Trini's. They wore their White club T-Shirts.
Marshalls at Saddle back waiting for the competitors to arrive.
It was a long day. We did not leave to after 1pm.
The first competitor arrived at Saddle Back at 7.58
The first lady to reach Saddle Back arrived at 8,08
By 8.52 the heat was beginning to take its tole on everyone. Every year the climb from Friezers is the hardest. There is no wind in the forest.
Only those with a strong willpower will get to the top.
The youngest, looking fresh. I bet he does not spend too much time on Social Media!
Trini says " They say Barbados flat! They lie!"
Those who are familiar with the course know that at this point you have not far to go and most of it is a fast downhill.
The 2020 Barbados Hill Challenge which is organised by the Barbados Hiking Association will take place on: Friday 1st May 2020.
For further information on the next event please contact the organisers:
- Website: www.barbadoshikingassociation.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/hikebarbados
- Email: hikebarbados@gmail.com
