Registration is now open for the UWI SPEC International Half-Marathon and 5K, set for November 10th, 2024.

UWI says this year’s event has a focus on dyslexia awareness and seeks to raise funds and increase awareness to support initiatives of the Dyslexia Association of T&T.

It adds that dyslexia affects 15-20% of the global population and is a language-based learning disorder that can affect reading, writing and spelling but is not related to intelligence.

This year’s participants of the half-marathon and 5K will wear red – symbolising solidarity with the cause.

Andrew Lewis, Trinbagonian Olympian who lives with dyslexia stated, “When I heard that The UWI SPEC Half Marathon Committee chose Dyslexia as their cause for the year, I was elated to know that not only is there a contribution being given to the society but most importantly, the awareness is being brought to it”.

Registration Details:

• Registration Period: Starts on Thursday, 12 September and ends on Monday, 4 November 2024
• Race Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
• Venue: UWI Sport & Physical Education Centre (SPEC), St. Augustine Campus
• Half-Marathon Start: 5:00 a.m. | 5K Start: 5:15 a.m.

Participants can register online at https://sta.uwi.edu/spec/marathon/ with the use of credit or international debit cards or via registration voucher codes available at UWI SPEC.