THE Baptist Sports Council recently held its annual Family Fun Run/Walk Race.

The event, which was sponsored by BTC, turned out to be a success with Mt Ararat Baptist Church repeating as the overall champions.

Once again, they had the most participants who completed the course.

Their pastor, Rev Dr Gloria Ferguson, was one of the patrons. While she didn’t compete, she was on hand to give the blessing to the event at the start of the competition.

Another patron, Helen Ferguson, who has been a big time supporter of the BTC, participated. She was the winner of the women’s 60-and-over walk division.

David Prabhu was the winner of the men’s walk race in 42 minutes and 45 seconds. Winning the overall female walk was Sherry Whylly in 35:52.

Nicolas Thorp carted off the men’s trophy as the winner of the men’s run. He completed the 4.2 mile course in 30.07. Arlesha Clarke captured the female run in 33:40.

The BSC extends its gratitude to the Bahamas Association of Certified Officials (BACO), who once again officiated the event, while expressing its condolences to the late Roosevelt ‘Starter’ Thompson, who is normally a part of their team, headed by president Ray Hepburn and former president Ralf McKinney.

Once again, Bahamas Healthy Lifestyle was on hand to conduct medical screening and fitness guru Stephen Robinson provided some physical fitness tips.

Ann Thompson assisted in the athletes’ registration.

• Here’s a look at the various winners in their respective age groups:

FEMALE WALKERS

10-and-under – Jada Moss (36:59); Davyanique Taylor (39:44) and T’Neesha Bowleg (NT)

20-and-under – Brenae Stubbs (36:04); Alicia Taylor (39:41) and Leandra Miller (NT)

30-and-under – Brittany Stubbs (37:52); Franchesca Gilbert (38:43) and Jasmine Ferguson (39:11)

50-and-under – Sherry Whylly (35:52); Sophia Moss (40:00) and Theon Archer (41:05)

60-and-under – Rev. Christine Johnson (38:50); Marilyn Taylor (40:18) and Arnette Humes (1:06:39)

Over-60 – Helen Ferguson (48:34); Ellamae Knowles (52:37) and Deaconeess Joanne ‘Mother’ Webb (58:38)

MALE

WALKERS

20-and-under – Baron Ferguson (38:09); Shawn Christie (46:05) and Joshua Ferguson (57:29)

30-and-under –

Derron Cummings (34:24)

40-and-under – Jermaine

Dawkins (31:06)

50-and-under – David Prabhu (42:45); Prince Dawkins (48:13) and birthday boy Rev. Brent Ferguson (34:24)

60-and-under – Godfrey Rolle (46:05); Rev. Livingstone Bevans (47:38) and Joel Butler (34:25)

Over-60 – Father James Palacious (52:37) and MP Leslie miller (57:10)

FEMALE

RUNNERS

20-and-under – Arlesha Clarke (33:40); Shamari Elliott (33:42) and Shameca Carey (34:51)

MALE WINNERS

20-and-under – Jason Moss (39:08); Simeon Farquharson (39:09) and Raheim Andrews (NT)

40-and-under – Nicolas Thorp (30:07); Devon Farquharson (40:08) and Julian Kisson (45:39)

50-and-under – Christopher Johnson (34:46)

60-and-under – Stephen Murray (34:31) and Trevor Brice (37:30)

Over-60 – Gary Brathwaite

(40:44)