Rain Fails to Dampen the 40th Annual Women’s Race in Frederiksted, with Men Joining the Run in Support

The 40th edition of the Women's Race in Frederiksted overcomes weather challenges with over 100 participants supporting the fight against domestic violence and sexual assault

While the annual event usually only allows women to participate in the two-`mile race, men and boys are welcomed to join in every ten years. Despite the mixed cohort, this year’s race was won by a woman— Briget Klein, the champion of the 2023 and 2022 race. Dominic Puglieuese, the first man to cross the finish line, captured second place overall. The top ten runners in both the male and female categories included children as young as under 10 years old, and many parents walked and ran the race while pushing their babies in strollers. Supporters of the Women’s Coalition who currently live outside of the territory also participated virtually, and were honored for their placements.