STRIDE592, a year-round fun walking/running event production company that promotes community health and wellness, is hosting the Masquerade 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run and Holiday Bazaar from 6 a.m. to noon at The National Park on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
This event is a celebration of health, community- strength, and unity during the holidays, and is in collaboration with Roraima Learning Trust (RLT), a Guyana-registered NGO that uses online platforms to reduce the cost, and improve the efficacy, of providing learning opportunities to less advantaged communities.
The 3.1-mile course winds through the heart of Georgetown’s festive cityscape. Starting at The National Park, the route will take participants down Young Street to the festive Main Street adorned with Christmas Village displays to the Bank of Guyana, and end at the Holiday Bazaar within the park.
“The Masquerade 5K and Holiday Bazaar event is designed for families, wellness enthusiasts, and friend groups seeking an active yet joyous bonding experience,” said Onika Jervis, founder and CEO of STRIDE592. “ Whether racing for personal bests, vying for the best costume, or strolling along the route, this event promotes active lifestyles and is for everyone.” In addition, it will provide a chance for families and individuals to gather, to move and to fellowship with each other as a way to relieve the stress brought on by the ongoing Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy.
After the 5K, participants will be treated to yoga and body stretches from professional practitioners in addition to savoring traditional favorites such as pepperpot, homemade-style bread, and other seasonal goodies. At the Holiday Bazaar, there will be a lively holiday costume contest, with a curated selection of local vendors.
STRIDE592 is committed to building a healthier Guyana, one person, one family and one community at a time. That means while we are walking, running and moving, we will be investing our time and assets to bring awareness to issues and provide resources to sustainable programs and organisations that are improving the quality of life for people who need it the most. More than 100 children ages 8 to 16 will be able to participate for free, and proceeds from the Masquerade 5K, Kids Fun Run and Holiday Bazaar will be donated to bring holiday joy and cheer to foster home children and honor the achievements of the Enhancing Community Wellness (ECW) program participants.
The Masquerade 5K, Kids Fun Run and Holiday Bazaar extends gratitude to the starting line supporters whose generosity and commitment help make this event possible: WANSAT Network, Supreme Laundromat, Living Turkoise, Global Logistics and Business Services, Maraka Consulting LLC, New Vision Health Care, Body Goals Fitness Club and Chung’s Global Construction.
For event registration and details, visit www.stride592.com.
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For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact: Onika Jervis at +592 640 2444 or move@stride592.com.
Let’s stride towards a healthier, happier holiday season together!
About STRIDE592:
Active people, healthy community: Founded by Onika Jervis in 2022, STRIDE592 is a Guyanese homecoming celebration of healthy living, joy, family and community.
STRIDE592 is committed to building a healthier Guyana, one person, one family and one community at a time through year-round fun walking/running events that promote health and wellness to the people of Guyana. That means while we are walking, running and moving, we will be investing our time and assets to bring awareness to issues and provide resources to sustainable programs and organisations that are improving the quality of life for people who need it the most.
STRIDE592 collaborates with local and national businesses, community organizations, schools, and governmental offices to have diverse participants and community support. Contact us at move@stride592.com to explore ways that we can work together.
