FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- World & Olympic 100m and 200m Champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will kick off the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival’s “Jerk Week” activities with an appearance at the inaugural Hot Trot Jerk 5K Run/Walk on November 3, 2013 at 8:00 at Markham Park, Sunrise, Florida.
The race is one of the many activities slated for Jerk Week, which will culminate with the 12th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival at Markham Park on Sunday, November 10. The top male and female finisher will win a trip to Jamaica to participate in the 2013 Reggae Marathon in December. The Hot Trot Jerk 5K Run/Walk will also feature a Health & Wellness fair and will benefit Team Jamaica Bickle Inc., a non-profit organization that supports Caribbean athletes at the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia.
This year, organizers have expanded activities for a week of events, which will also include a Jerk Cooking class at Publix Apron’s Cooking School in Plantation on Tuesday, November 5; promotions featuring sampling and ticket giveaways at the University of Miami on Wednesday, November 6; and a sizzling Friday night party dubbed “Inferno,” featuring DJs Nicco and Mixmaster Marvin from Jamaica’s FAME FM, at Grand Palms Hotel in Pembroke Pines.
The all-inclusive Rum, Wine and Jerk - A Taste of the Caribbean, set for Saturday, November 9 at Markham Park, promises to be an evening of elegance with an upscale appeal to satiate even the most discerning tastes. Patrons will feast on fine foods from the Caribbean’s top chefs and culinary personalities, as well as international celebrity chefs, as they sip on some of the world’s premier rums and wines. World renowned Jamaican Jazz pianist, Monty Alexander will take patrons on a musical journey like no other, making it a fitting final event before the big day.
On Sunday, November 10, the 12th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival will be jam-packed with food, family, friends, entertainment and activities patrons have grown to know and love.
The Publix Jerk Cook-off will no doubt be a hit, as will the Grace Village. The event will include the popular Western Union Cultural Stage, Corporate Circle, and the Hot Zone dancehall party. As usual, the festival will come to an explosive close with sizzling entertainment on Main Stage featuring Morgan Heritage, songstress Etana, the versatile Fab 5 band and Johnny Osbourne among others.
Details on activities are available at the festival’s website www.jerkfestival.com where participants can register for the 5k run as well as purchase tickets to any of the week’s activities. The 12th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is presented by Publix and sponsored by Digicel, Western Union, The Jamaica Tourist Board, National Bakery, Dr. Charlie Ware’s Herbal Blends, National Weekly Newspaper, WAVS Radio, Hot 105, and VitaMalt. The event is produced by Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc., in association with Jamaica Awareness, Inc.
2012 winners-David Alm & Inelsi Diaz
TEAM JAMAICA BICKLE ALL SET FOR OCTOBER 19 5K RUN/WALK!
Announces partnership with Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc., for Florida's Inaugural Hot Trot 5K, as part of Jerk Week!
NY: Team Jamaica Bickle will hold its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Baisley Pond Park, Queens, New York. The event, now in its 3rd year, is being staged in association with Awesome Power Track Club. In addition to the 5K Run, there will be a 5K Walk and a 1 Mile Youth Run. Staged under the theme, “Promoting Healthy Lifestyles”, the organization’s broader message of health is central to its mission. As the event grows it hopes to expand that platform.
An event which began in 2011, the 5K saw a one hundred percent growth in its 2nd year. It is the hope of the organization that this year will see record turnout.
Additionally, Team Jamaica Bickle is expanding its wings by partnering with the Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc.; organizers of the Grace Jerk Festival in Sunrise, Florida to stage the inaugural Hot Trot 5K.
Hot Trot will kick off ‘Jerk Week’, which will culminate with the hugely successful Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival.
“In this our third year TJB is proud of its achievement and pledge to forge new links and expand our reach as we grow the brand. The plan is to stage 5Ks in all the major cities where Jamaicans reside in the USA. This year we welcome South Florida and will add other locations in the future. The partnership with the Reggae Marathon is paramount and as such we will endeavor work assiduously in leveraging and maximizing the opportunities,” said Irwine Clare, Founder and CEO, Team Jamaica Bickle Inc.
“Collaborating with Team Jamaica Bickle to stage the Hot Trot in Florida is in accordance with our goal of expanding the Jerk Concept to include other platforms for our organization. Focusing on health and wellness while contributing to the growth and development of promising athletes from the Caribbean is a win for all,” stated Eddy Edwards, CEO of Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc.
Winners in the male and female categories of both events receive automatic entry to the Reggae Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K which will take place, December 7, in Negril, Jamaica. The official airline carrier is Air Jamaica/Caribbean Airlines with accommodation by Travellers Hotel with support from the Jamaica Tourist Board.
Apparel sponsor is Coolcids.
Registration for the New York 5K is available at http://tjb5k.com/; for Florida http://runhottrot.com/.
Run Gives Jerk Week Winning Start!
FORT LAUDERDALE -- The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival will turn up the fun this year with the Hot Trot Jerk 5K Run/Walk on November 3, at Markham Park, Sunrise, Florida. The event, which gets underway at 8:00 a.m., will kick off the inaugural “Jerk Week” activities.
Everyone, from athletes to couch potatoes, can join in this fun, family-friendly event that will feature Grace Foods Brand Ambassador, World & Olympic 100m and 200m Champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Participants and spectators will get to meet the Olympic champ, who will be serving as pace runner for the event.
To sweeten the pot, the top male and female finisher will win a trip to Jamaica to participate in the 2013 Reggae Marathon in December and the top three male and female in age groups will also receive awards. Attendees can take advantage of the Health & Wellness Fair featuring booths by Publix Pharmacy and County Line Chiropractic Medical and Rehab Center. Race participants will get to enjoy tasty breakfast items from Publix and a post-race celebration with prize presentations.
The Hot Trot Jerk 5K Run/Walk will benefit Team Jamaica Bickle Inc., a non-profit organization that provides accommodation, transportation and meals for Caribbean athletes at the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia.
If you’re inspired to participate, take advantage of the pre-registration discount which continues until November 1 and receive a custom t-shirt! You can also register on race day to be a part of this exciting event. Is your Team ready for the Team Challenge? Calling all Corporations, High School Alumni Associations and Community Organizations to get your teams ready to compete!!!
As an added bonus, race participants can take their registration to any County Line Chiropractic Medical & Rehab Center and receive a free check-up! Take advantage of this offer and automatically qualify to win one of three fabulous prizes: One 42 inch Plasma TV, a Day at the Spa or a Premium Tablet. Log on to www.runHotTrot.com to register and get more details.
Other events for Jerk Week include a Jerk Cooking Class at the Publix Apron’s Cooking School in Plantation on Tuesday, November 5; promotions featuring sampling and ticket giveaways at the University of Miami on Wednesday, November 6; a sizzling Friday night party dubbed “Inferno,” at Grand Palms Resort in Pembroke Pines on November 8, and the all-inclusive Rum, Wine and Jerk - A Taste of the Caribbean with entertainment by world renowned Jamaican Jazz pianist, Monty Alexander on Saturday, November 9 at Markham Park.
Sunday, November 10 is the main event -- the 12th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival -- which will transform Markham Park into the jerk mecca of the United States with a wide array of jerk foods, entertainment and culture.
Details on activities are available at www.jerkfestival.com, where participants can also register for the 5K run and purchase tickets to any of the week’s activities. The Inaugural Hot Trot is sponsored by Publix Pharmacy, County Line Chiropractic Medical & Rehab Center, Grace Foods, Western Union, Digicel, National Weekly and WAVS Radio. The event is produced by Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc., in association with Jamaica Awareness, Inc.
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