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Celebrating Health and Wellness at USC’s 7K Run 2025

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September 22, 2025

Angelique G

President's Office

The University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) hosted its annual 7K Run on Sunday, September 21, 2025, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and fitness enthusiasts for a day of exhilarating competition and fun. The event began in St. Augustine, with participants running the scenic route to USC’s main campus in Maracas Valley, ended in a wonderful celebration of wellness and community.

This year’s run brought together a diverse mix of participants,  from energetic children and first-time runners to experienced athletes and senior competitors. As each runner crossed the finish line, the campus was filled with a sense of pride and celebration. The morning concluded with a light aerobics session, the perfect way to cool down and end the event on a high note.

The competition was fierce, but several standout athletes emerged as winners in multiple categories:

Overall Winners

  • 1st Place Male: Keron Ali
  • 1st Place Female: Camille Beckles
  • 2nd Place Male: Jayden Alexander
  • 2nd Place Female: Onika Marie Brereton
  • 3rd Place Male: Dimitri Rayside
  • 3rdPlace  Female: Patricia Sorias

Student Winners

  • 1st Place Male: Aaden Auguste
  • 1st Place Female: Teri-Ann Esperance
  • 2nd Place Male: Jesse Kistow Davis
  • 2nd Place Female: Jayelle Young
  • 3rd Place Male: Eron Jack
  • 3rd Place Female: Zinzy Jaruis

Staff/Faculty Winners

  • 1st Place Male: Anderson Munroe
  • 1st  PlaceFemale: Fenella Ruiz
  • 2nd Place Male: Rendell Francis
  • 2nd Place Female: Kathryn Gokool-Seepersad
  • 3rd  Place Male: Jermol Greenridge
  • 3rdPlace  Female: Jocelyn Pierre-Isaac

Special Category Winners

  • Oldest Participants: Wesley Ferdinand & Shirley Hazzard
  • Youngest Participants: Kaydon Bissessar & Aaliyah Mathison
  • 15-29 Category: Mathias Thomas (Male), Tahirah Lowhar (Female)
  • 30-49 Category: Jean-Luc Worrell (Male), Alesha Barber (Female)
  • 50-59 Category: Anand Ramnarine (Male), Melanie Richards (Female)

Our yearly 7K Run is more than a race. It’s about showing up, pushing yourself, and coming together as a community. This year’s event was filled with energy and laughter, and it’s already building excitement for an even bigger run next year !