The shipping and logistics business district on the Port of Kingston welcomed hundreds of enthusiastic runners and walkers from across the Corporate Area and beyond for the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) 5K Road Race held on Sunday, June 26.

As in previous years, part proceeds from this charity run/walk will go to the SAJ’s adopted basic school, the Marcus Garvey School, located in nearby Greenwich Town. The staff of the SAJ voluntarily funds a feeding programme for the students with monthly deductions from their wages. The school is also sponsored by the SAJ, which pays teacher salaries, in addition to periodic capital costs.

Here are some photo highlights of this year’s race.

SAJ Managing Committee member and CEO of Seaboard Jamaica, Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester warming up with participants ahead of the Shipping Industry 5K Road Race

SAJ staff headed to the starting line.

And they’re off!

Female walkers start off with a smile.

Mommy and daughter duo.

Paula Sinclair of Ageless Wonders wins the female run while Running Events head, Alfred ‘Frano’ Francis smiles in the background.

Easy run for SAJ Internal Auditor, Jean Hinds.

All smiles as runners finish their run through the shipping district.

Sponsors JP Food Distributors Limited was a popular stop in the runner’s village.

This cute couple chills in the runners’ village post race.

The Maritime & Transport/Rituals Team show their moves.

Sponsors Purity/Consolidated Bakeries Limited distributed dozens of products to the 5K racers.

Jamaica Fire Brigade took on the challenge of a post-race dance off.

Team Lannaman & Morris (Shipping) Limited chilling after the race.

The Seaboard Marine team has some fun in the runner’s village.