Local News News Sports Overseas interest in Run Barbados still high Dawne Parris09/10/20240812 views From left: Run Barbados Race Director Zary Evelyn, BTMI Sports Manager Kamal Springer, and BTMI Director of Marketing Robert Chase. (Photo by Shamar Blunt) he 2024 edition of Run Barbados had officially been launched, with officials reporting that it continues to attract high interest from overseas competitors. During a brief press briefing at Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) headquarters in Warrens on Wednesday, organisers promised this would be an exciting edition of one of Barbados’ key athletic events which runs this year from December 6-8. “Run Barbados has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the premier sporting events in the region, attracting runners from all over,” said BTMI Director of Marketing, Robert Chase. “Participants from across the globe will join Barbadian runners for not just the races, but a true celebration of health, wellness and the unique charm of Barbados.” Read more in tonight’s epaper.