Olympic and World Championship Silver medalist and Sportswoman of the year, Shanieka Ricketts, has been named patron for this year’s staging of the European Union/Jamaica 5k and 10k races. 

In partnership with the Ministry of National Security, the races will officially run off on March 9 in downtown, kingston .

This year’s event which will be the third staging, will be held under the theme, …….”all together against crime & violence”. 

Funds raised will support early intervention programmes and train teachers in proven techniques to tackle the identified literacy challenges.

The EU-Jamaiaca 5k & 10k run will begin on Port Royal street, with the route taking participants through the streets of Downtown Kingston and the waterfront.

Registration closes on March 1.