The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information has endorsed the staging of the Jamaica Association of Education Officers (JAEO) annual 5K Run/Walk, which will be held at the GC Foster College in St. Catherine on Sunday, February 1, starting at 6:00 a.m.

Members of the public are being invited to participate in this year’s event, which is dedicated to supporting the Hurricane Melissa recovery process and advancing the Association’s Adopt-a-School initiative.

According to a bulletin issued by the Ministry, the Run/Walk also seeks to promote wellness, physical activity, and preventive health practices among participants.

The document noted that persons taking part will benefit from hydration stations strategically placed along the route, official medals, post-race refreshments, and entertainment.

Awards will be presented for outstanding performances, and participants will also enjoy a complimentary massage following the Run/Walk.

Participants are encouraged to register for the event using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbzOrfX9ezKEUI2l8rWB4OtAZlcIeSx3w68EsnsMMxOS0EA/viewform?usp=header.

For further information, persons may call (876) 433-8516 or (876) 315-1666 or make contact via email [email protected].