Caribbean Half-Marathon

Runners, take your marks...the Montserrat Tourist Board just announced a brand new Volcano Half-Marathon in collaboration with the Montserrat Volcano Observatory and the Fittest Man Running Club, so here's your chance to see the island like never before.

Slated for December 5, the 13.1-mile race will be part of the island's annual carnival celebration - Festival - and proceeds from the event will go to three local charities: the Special Olympics, Meals on Wheels and the Golden Years Retirement Home. The course will be a doozy on Montserrat's rugged and super-steep volcanic terrain, kicking off near the new Cultural Center in Little Bay, then passing through island hot-spots like Runaway Ghaut springs and the legendary Air Studios (where artists like the Rolling Stones and Elton John once recorded), and culminating at Salem Park.

The registration deadline is December 4, and the fee is just $30 per runner including a T-shirt and gift bag filled with other Montserrat goodies. To sign up, check out the official Volcano Half-Marathon Facebook page or email the MTB here.

Caribbean Half-Marathon