M2M Records Largest Turnout Since 2017!
/From babes in strollers to mature runners 60+, more than 252 community members (most of them students!) completed the 10K, 5K, or the 1K kids “Fun Run” races and crossed the finish line at Magen’s Bay during the 8th annual M2M Road Race last weekend.
It was the biggest turnout post-2017 hurricanes for the road race, which has continued to grow in support and participation since its inception. Ground support was provided by St. Thomas Rescue, who diligently provided traffic control and kept runners and walkers safe. Volunteers with the St. Thomas Association of Runners (STAR) handled the timing.
Proceeds from this weekend’s race will be used to support VISMIA’s athletic programs!
In the grueling 10K race, Emily Roth was the first to cross the finish line in 47 minutes, 07 seconds; with Bernard Douglas second in 54 minutes, 17 seconds, and William Reavis third in 55 minutes, 46 seconds. In the 5K, VIMSIA students dominated the finish line’s top spots: Kaden Fisher (age 16) in 22:31; Khafri Francois (age 14) in 23:47 and Micah Auchincloss (age 16) in 23:50. Sofie Kappel (age 15) was the top female finisher in 26:04.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the amount of support and local love. I absolutely love the running community here in the USVIs. I also loved the views from the race. It was awesome to watch the sun rising while the race was beginning."
—Emily Roth, 2024 10K winner
FULL RESULTS:
5K
10K
Kids Fun Run
Our teachers did their best to compete with the kids, but…
…there was no contest!
Thank you to our wonderful photographers: Dionne Sinclair, Sandy Wade, Brandt Smith, Robert Black, Lisa Chamely-Aqui, Su-Layne Walker, and Ayesha Morris
The M2M Committee, led by Race Director Dr. Brad Kappel, thanks the following sponsors:
GOLD:
Alpine Securities
First Bank
MSI
USVI Department of Tourism
Silver:
ACE/Sea Chest
Brian Mosely & Associates
Caribbean Chiropractic Center
International Private Bank
Merchant's Commercial Bank
Spyglass Capital
The Sheehan Family
Theodore Tunick & Co.
Bronze:
Amalie Global
Caribbean Risk Group
Impact Construction & Meat Up
Rodriguez Auto Parts
Southland Gaming
The Strategy Group
St. Thomas Restaurant Group
VIP Awards & Engraving
Medallion:
Caribbean Food Service
Children's Dental Care
Custom Builders
Magens’ Bay Authority
Mike Sheesley
St. Thomas Association of Runners (STAR)
West Indies Corporation