The three-day Grand Prix Series 2026 got underway this morning, bringing cyclists, runners and fitness enthusiasts to Main Street, Georgetown, for a series of races and wellness activities aimed at getting more people moving.

The event is taking place on a 1.45-kilometre circuit between Lamaha and Church streets, with the programme featuring competitive cycling, the Golden Mile running races and a one-mile healthy walk. The cycling events bring together elite riders, Masters competitors, Category Four cyclists, women and BMX participants, alongside a fun race involving members of the Joint Services.

There is also plenty at stake for competitors. The overall elite cycling champion will receive GY$500,000, while winners in the Masters, Category Four and women's divisions will compete for an overall prize of GY$150,000. Round prizes in the elite category are GY$100,000 for first place, GY$60,000 for second and GY$40,000 for third. The other cycling divisions offer round prizes of GY$50,000, GY$30,000 and GY$20,000.

The Golden Mile carries an overall prize of GY$75,000, with each round awarding GY$25,000 to the winner, GY$15,000 for second place and GY$10,000 for third. The series also makes room for wider community participation through the healthy walk, yoga, aerobics, free health checks and screenings, road safety demonstrations, and food and market vendors along the avenue. Children competing in the BMX categories will also receive free bicycles.

The series is designed to do more than reward athletic performance. It seeks to promote healthier lifestyles, give local athletes and young cyclists a platform to develop their skills, and bring families and communities together through sport and physical activity.

Launched in commemoration of the organisation's fourth anniversary and in observance of Cancer Awareness Month, the initiative is being held across three Sundays; November 15, 22 and 29, with the final day serving as the grand finale.