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Marathon
42.2 km
The UWI SPEC International Half-Marathon & 5K
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Road runs in Trinidad & Tobago, St. Augustine
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About
The UWI SPEC International Half-Marathon & 5K, held at The University of the West Indies St. Augustine, is a flagship Caribbean event featuring a certified half-marathon and 5K on a traffic-free Priority Bus Route, with strong community engagement and charity partnerships.
Catering & aid stations
Water stops along the route; no on-course food specified.
Pacers
Pacemaker/Pacer present. For the Half Marathon, top finishers in Open/International and age-group categories are scored by gun time (top ten gender and overall); from 11th place, chip time is used. For the 5K, all finishers are scored by chip time. See rules for details.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
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What's included in entry
- Online registration
- Race vest for all registered participants
- Electronic (chip) timing for all timed segments
- Water stations along the route
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What time does the 5K begin? The race starts at UWI SPEC at 5:15 a.m. Will participants be briefed before the race? Yes. All participants in both the half-marathon & 5K MUST assemble at 4:00 am at UWI SPEC for warm-up and pre-race briefing on the morning of the race. Do all participants receive a medal after the race? Yes. All registered participants receive a medal. Do all participants receive a race vest? Yes. All registered participants receive a race vest. Are there prizes awarded for the 5K? Yes. The top three (3) registered finishers in both the male and female categories will receive a trophy and a hamper. In addition, the youngest and oldest registered finishers will receive a hamper/voucher. Can I collect a package for someone else? Yes. To collect a package for someone else, the participant must have indicated this arrangement during registration. The person collecting is required to present a form of ID for verification. What is the minimum age for the 5K and the Half-Marathon? The minimum age for the 5K is 8 years and the minimum age for the half-marathon is 15 years. Can runners stay/sleep at the venue from the night before? No, participants must arrive at the venue by 4:00 am on race morning. Is there somewhere to store my bags/personal belongings while I participate in the race? Yes, we have the ‘Bag Storage’ which will be clearly marked at the venue on the day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What time does the 5K begin?
The race starts at UWI SPEC at 5:15 a.m. Will participants be briefed before the race? Yes. All participants in both the half-marathon & 5K MUST assemble at 4:00 am at UWI SPEC for warm-up and pre-race briefing on the morning of the race. Do all participants receive a medal after the race? Yes. All registered participants receive a medal. Do all participants receive a race vest? Yes. All registered participants receive a race vest. Are there prizes awarded for the 5K? Yes. The top three (3) registered finishers in both the male and female categories will receive a trophy and a hamper. In addition, the youngest and oldest registered finishers will receive a hamper/voucher. Can I collect a package for someone else? Yes. To collect a package for someone else, the participant must have indicated this arrangement during registration. The person collecting is required to present a form of ID for verification. What is the minimum age for the 5K and the Half-Marathon? The minimum age for the 5K is 8 years and the minimum age for the half-marathon is 15 years. Can runners stay/sleep at the venue from the night before? No, participants must arrive at the venue by 4:00 am on race morning. Is there somewhere to store my bags/personal belongings while I participate in the race? Yes, we have the ‘Bag Storage’ which will be clearly marked at the venue on the day.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:55:54 PM
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