Trek Across New Providence

Trek Across New Providence is slated to take place in Nassau Bahamas at 9:30pm on Sunday and continue into the night and finish on the first Monday in August, which is Emancipation Day. (Emancipation Day is observed in many former European colonies in the Caribbean and areas of the United States on various dates to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent. It is also observed in other areas in regard to the abolition of serfdom or other forms of involuntary servitude.}

This race is intended to highlight the two oldest slave communities and settled settlements on the island of New Providence. Not only is this night half marathon geared at becoming a premier event in the Bahamas, but to bring a connection between these two communities around this historic time.

The race will begin on the water side in Gambier village and will travel a scenic inland route across New Providence. Once the race starts the runners will rush to complete the course and enjoy the sound of junkanoo (a street parade with music, dance, and costumes of Akan origin in many islands across the Bahamas every Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, the same as “Kakamotobi” or the Fancy Dress Festival).

With proper security and safety measures in place, registration begins at 9 pm. and start-time is 9:30 pm. Start-point will be near Dino’s Conch Stand, Gambier, traveling east on West Bay Street, onto Blake Road, J. F. K. Drive, Tonique Darling Highway, Independence Highway onto Marathon Road, Wulff Road to Bernard Road, ending at Fox Hill Parade Grounds; just in time for the sensational sights and pulsating sounds of Junkanoo.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to two one charity each within the communities of Fox Hill and Gambier. Also a donation will be made to Let’s do it World 242, an organization geared toward making our worriment cleaner, greener and more pristine.