FIRST RUN 5k

FIRST RUN 5k

Join us for FIRST RUN 2026, a fun-filled 5K hosted by the Chaguanas Fire Station! Start your year with fitness, community, and excitement as runners and families come together for a safe and enjoyable course through the area. Enjoy wellness booths, giveaways, and great prizes for top finishers, plus hampers for kids and seniors. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, it’s the perfect way to kick off the new year with energy and purpose.

Route

Route Directions: Begin on Blijah Road, in front of Baron Foods’ main gate. Proceed left onto Blijah Road Extension, then take a right turn onto Blijah Road. Continue south along the Caroni Savannah Road, then turn right onto Beckles Street. From Beckles Street, make a right turn onto Connector Road, followed by a left turn back onto Caroni Savannah Road. Proceed to Palm Drive and turn right, then take another right onto Heliconia Drive, which leads back onto Blijah Road Extension. Finally, turn left onto Blijah Road and conclude the route in front of the Chaguanas Fire Station.

Prizes

• Overall: 1st Place Male & Female - $1,000.00, 2nd Place Male & Female - $500.00, 3rd Place Male & Female - $300.00
• Special Categories: Under 12 (Male & Female) - Hampers, Over 50 (Male & Female) - Hampers

Event Schedule

• Fri, January 2, 2026 - Bib Collection (10:00 AM)
• Sat, January 3, 2026 - Bib Collection (10:00 AM)
• Sun, January 4, 2026 - Welcome Announcement and Prayer (5:30 AM)
• Sun, January 4, 2026 - Warm Up (5:45 AM)
• Sun, January 4, 2026 - Race Start (6:00 AM)
• Sun, January 4, 2026 - Wellness Booths, Giveaways & Displays (6:30 AM)
• Sun, January 4, 2026 - Prize Giving (7:00 AM)