On Sunday, March 6th, 2016, there is a special treat for those on Bonaire when the popular annual event, the Special Olympics Walk-a-Thon, occurs. This year’s event will be the 14th consecutive year that everyone gathers to help raise funds to send Bonaire’s athletes to the Special Olympics Games.
The route begins at 5:00 AM at the White Slave Huts in the south, and will end at FKPD in Rincon. The distance for walking is 30 kilometers, although there is no obligation to complete the entire route. The route can be walked, run, or cycled. As in past years, there will be some healthy snacks and water stops every 5 kilometers/3 miles along the route.
Entry to participate is $15.00 per person and includes an event t-shirt and breakfast at the end in Rincon. Tickets are available from Special Olympics board members or coaches of the Bonaire team. T-shirt pickup is Friday, March 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, or Saturday, March 5th, from 10:00 to 4:00 PM at El Mundo Restaurant on Kaya Grandi.
Spend that Sunday morning enjoying a cool walk and Bonaire’s sunrise, and also help out a good cause!
Check out other Bonaire events on the Calendar of Events. (Source: Special Olympics Bonaire)
Will transport be arranged back to the start ?
Hello Martijn, let me see if I can find out for you.
Hello, Martijn, I’m told that Special Olympics Bonaire will have transport originating at the stadium. So those who would like to use their bus transport must be at the stadium on Kaya Bertico Croes by 4:00 AM. The participants can park at the stadium and buses will transport them to the starting point, and then again, from Rincon at the end, back to the stadium.
Thank you for your reply, that is good news ! Looking forward to run the 30K next week.
Hallo, ik kan er niet achterkomen waar je de inschrijving kunt doen?
Kunt u me dat vertellen?
Vriendelijke groet, Laura
Dear Laura, You need to register with one of the board members. Call any of the following: Arlene at 09-525-8496, Nununu at 786-0532, or Chio at 787-2304. Have fun!