Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic is having another fun run: the Manakin Maya Mountain Race.  This is a 10/20k race, and will take place on Sunday, February 3rd, and goes from Cristo Rey to San Antonio. 

"Be in Cristo Rey at 6:30. Race starts when registration is complete, around 7. 10k from Cristo Rey to San Antonio, 20k with turnaround. $30 if you register BEFORE Feb. 3rd. $40 the day of the race. Just send proof of deposit and name, team name, gender, age to bzwildlifeclinic@gmail.com, and pay into Heritage 4141053.

Walkers encouraged for 10K distance. 1st place in 20K wins free entrance to the 2019 Chiquibul Challenge Marathon. Join us for an early morning workout on one of the prettiest paved roads in Cayo. Enjoy nature, help BWRC raise funds for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation and get fit at the same time."

The Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic's Cayo Race for Conservation was this morning.  They had a 5k and a 10k route(from Hode's to Bullet Tree, and back), and the winners of the 10k got a free entry to the Chiquibul Challenge Marathon, which is in 3 weeks.  The results are now online.

"Here some pictures of todays event. Thank you to Jasmin Ford for these images! Congratulations to all winners and participants (see event page for webscorer results)!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Hode's Place, Parrot Nest Lodge, San Ignacio Resort Hotel, Sweet Ting as well as BWRC (t-shirts and prints). Thank you also to our volunteers for water stations, time keeping, shuttling and more! While we did not raise any funds with today's race, we hope fun was had by all and fitness encouraged with an early morning in beautiful nature just around town.

Special congratulations to the 10 K winners who qualified for free participation in the Chiquibul Challenge Marathon (18th of February): Junior Chiac (in 44:13 min) and shout out and congrats to BWRC's professional intern and team part-time Team for Conservation member Nuria Holzleg (in 51:44 min). See you in Chiquibul next!"

The Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic is having their Race for Conservation on December 30th.  It'll go from Cayo to Bullet Tree for the 5K part, and all the way back for the 10K run.  It's a great way to get ready for the Chiquibul Challenge Marathon.  Contact the BWRC to enter.

"End 2018 on a healthy note with our 5k or 10k run! The route is from Cayo to Bullet Tree (5K) and back (10K). 5K return transportation will be provided. Registration is $20 for 5K and $30 for 10K. Bring the whole family for a healthy morning activity. Pre-registration is requested to allow timely start of race by 7:10 am. First prize 10K race will be free participation in the Chiquibul Challenge Marathon."

The 2018 Cayo Race for Conservation is happening on Sunday the 28th.  It's the BWRC's prep run for the Chiquibul Marathon, and it's from Hode's to Bullet Tree and back.

"After the holidays we hope you are ready to put your running/walking shoes on, get in the groove and join us once again for the 2nd Cayo Race for Conservation on the 28th of January. We hope to encourage fitness and enjoyment of nature, right in our backyards, in the beautiful Cayo Hills. This 5k/10k race is scheduled 3 weeks prior to the Chiquibul Challenge Marathon (CCM) so you can check if you are ready for this special event. The first prize for the 10k is a free entrance to CCM. The route is from Hode's place to Bullet Tree and back."