More than 200 participants took part in the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix’s 41st Annual Women’s Race on Sunday in Frederiksted. The event, a highlight on the coalition’s calendar, is one of its largest and most eagerly anticipated each year. This year’s theme, “Her Journey, Her Pace, Her Justice,” kicked off with a warm-up before the runners set off on the 2-mile course.
Executive Director Clema Lewis described the race as “one of my babies.” She continued, “The race provides an opportunity for women and girls to come together. It’s a chance for us to support each other, to show how much we need each other, and to witness the amazing turnout of over 200 women. It speaks volumes about our community and how we can lift each other up when we work together.”
Aisha Webster-Glenn, president of the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix Board, emphasized the inclusivity of the organization: “The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix is vital because we support all victims — men, women, and children. I want to make that very clear.” She added, “The support for this event means a lot to the coalition. It’s incredible to see everyone come together for the mission of supporting the agency and the meaningful work they do.”
The event also drew support from various local teams, including Neighborhood Pharmacy, Good Hope Country Day School, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta, Vivot, and many others.
Following the race, participants enjoyed light refreshments while awards were handed out, relaxed, and reflected on the event.
In the race’s overall standings, Bridget Klein took first place, Kirra Lambert claimed second, and Faith Eatmon finished third. Eatmon also won first place in the 9–13 age category. Other category winners included Enisha Tyson, who took first in the 8-and-under group and ran her very first race, while Mariah Franklin earned second. In the 9–13 category, Olivia Jones placed second, and Grace Eatmon came in third.
For a complete list of winners and to view the full event video, visit the Government Access Channel.
Lewis wrapped up the event by expressing the importance of continuing the race in the future: “We’re committed to keeping this event going for as long as possible because of its significance for women and girls in our community. Thank you to all the runners, sponsors, and supporters who have helped us keep this tradition alive for 41 years.”
Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Kirra Lambert finished second overall in Sunday’s race. Her name was earlier misspelled as Carol.
