President of SXM Trails Manuel Juste leading a Sunday morning hike (file photo)
MARIGOT--The 8th Annual SXM Trails Walkathon is scheduled for this Sunday, November 25, and will begin at 5:30am, organiser and President of SXM Trails Manuel Juste announced.
“The general public is invited to buy their tickets and T-shirts at Lazy Bay car park in Marigot on Saturday morning from 8:00am, to participate in what is considered to be one of the best ways to contribute to St. Martin eco-tourism,” he said.
The St. Martin hiking group’s pledge to protect the environment is being appreciated by the various persons who join the hikes every weekend throughout the island.
“Many tourists have joined us over the years for our early Sunday morning hike. They are often overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscape of our island,” Manuel added.
The organisation has been cleaning, maintaining and enhancing the various hiking trails on the island for the past 10 years.
The route for the Walkathon begins at Festival Village car park before proceeding along Pondfill Road, Prince Bernard Bridge, Bush Road, Grand Marché Roundabout, Cole Bay Hill Road, Cole Bay roundabout, Union Road until Caribbean Auto Sales where participants will engage in a short off-road mountain hike to Bellevue.
They will exit at the Fleming’s property about 200 metres from the finish line at Home N Tool car park, where refreshments and breakfast will be served.
Participants are also encouraged to park their vehicles at the finish-line at Home ‘N Tools parking lot at 4:50am and take the bus to the departure line.
Tickets for the Walkathon are 10 euros or US $12 dollars and include a T-shirt and breakfast.
SXM Trails is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that has been spreading their wings by participating in various hiking meets in the Caribbean region.
Walkers will have the opportunity to win raffle prizes at the end of the walk. For more information and tickets, call (0690) 67.83.92 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
