It was another huge success not only for the runners and race organisers of this year’s Off the Beaten Track, which took place Sunday February 23 2014, but for the charities benefiting from the unique Ultra-marathon.  Now in its fifth year, the race attracted a staggering number of 367 participants willing to tackle this one of a kind off road race, which included 19 individual runners and 58 relay teams.

Race founder, Kenneth Krys stated “I am so pleased with the outcome of this year’s race.  We had our biggest turnout ever in relation to runners and sponsors.  As a direct result our two charities, Cayman Meals on Wheels and Facing Africa will benefit even more from the increased proceeds.

The event raised over $14,000, which will be equally split between our two beneficiaries.  Meals on Wheels, a local charity that is supported throughout the year by the staff of KRyS Global, provides nutritious meals to the elderly and infirm, specifically in area of West Bay, George Town, East End and Bodden Town. The proceeds will go towards covering the operational costs and costs of meals for many of the islands’ elderly residents.

Facing Africa has been the chosen international charity since the race’s inception in 2010 and is dedicated to helping children in Nigeria and Ethiopia who suffer from life-threatening facial disfigurements resulting from the disease, NOMA.

“I want to extend my sincere thanks to all of our sponsors, donors and over 65 volunteers that helped out this year, as this event would not be possible without their ongoing and generous support”, Krys stated.

Major sponsors of the event are race organisers, KRyS Global and longtime sponsors Tower and Brown Rudnick.  Supporting sponsors this year were Ritch & Conolly, Cayman Active and Race Caribbean.  Ignition sponsored a local youth team and Grand & Eisenhofer (NY) were breakfast sponsor.

For more information about this race, visit www.offthebeatentrack.ky

Photo Caption (1): David Lim, first place individual male, crossing the finish line.

Photo Caption (2): Helki Weber, first place individual female, crossing the finish line with Jens Pankalla.