The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee’s (TTOC) Gold Foundation will host the 12th Goin4Gold Marathon Challenge, 26.2 miles, and 3rd Fundraising Brunch on Sunday 18 January 2026 from 2:00am from St Mary’s, Freeport. This prime event continues a longstanding initiative dedicated to supporting athletes who proudly represent Trinidad and Tobago on the regional and international stage.
The Marathon Challenge began in January 2015 as an initiative formed through the TTOC’s Athlete Welfare and Preparation Fund (AWPF) now called TTOC’s Gold Foundation, was primarily to help athletes with their preparation towards podium status at the Olympic Games has grown into a meaningful annual fixture on the TTOC calendar, blending community engagement, wellness promotion, and athlete support.
Since 2015 athletes as well as sports administrators from various sporting disciplines within Trinidad and Tobago such as Athletics, Boxing, Netball, Rugby, Beach Volleyball, Volleyball, Rowing, Swimming and even Shooting has also pledged their support by joining the TTOC challenge, some from start to finish with others coming in along the route.
Over the years, the Marathon Challenge alongside other complementary initiatives has successfully raised funds through participant registration as well as donations, with proceeds directed toward assisting Trinidad and Tobago athletes in their preparation, development, and representation at major competitions. The initiative reflects the TTOC’s continued commitment to being athlete-centred and to creating sustainable opportunities for national sporting success.
President of the TTOC Ms. Diane Henderson, along with members of her Executive, will once again take part in the 2026 Marathon Challenge, reinforcing leadership’s hands-on commitment to athlete support.
Commenting on the initiative, Ms. Diane Henderson, President of the TTOC, stated:
“The Marathon Challenge is more than a symbolic journey, it represents our collective commitment to standing behind the athletes who proudly represent Trinidad and Tobago. Every step taken within the 26.2 miles and every contribution made directly supports their preparation, well-being, and pursuit of excellence on the international stage.”
Following the Challenge, the 3rd Fundraising Brunch will bring together stakeholders, supporters, and members of the Olympic family in a relaxed and celebratory setting. The brunch serves as both a fundraising opportunity and a moment to recognise contributions, strengthen partnerships, and reaffirm collective support for Team TTO athletes.
Registration for the Marathon Challenge is now closed, however, members of the public are encouraged to come out along the route to show their support or to contribute by making donations directly to the TTOC in support of Trinidad and Tobago’s athletes.
The TTOC looks forward to welcoming participants and supporters along the route on Sunday 18 January 2026, as it continues a proud tradition of walking together in support of Trinidad and Tobago’s athletes and the Olympic movement.
See below the details of the route for the 12th Goin4Gold Marathon Challenge, 26.2 miles, from start to finish:
- Start: Appoo’s Hot Spot Restaurant ⇒ Busy Corner (Along Southern Main Road)
- Busy Corner ⇒ Montrose Junction (Around Southern Main Road)
- Montrose Junction ⇒ Washington Roundabout (Along Southern Main Road)
- Washington Roundabout ⇒ Caroni Roundabout (Along Southern Main Road)
- Caroni Roundabout ⇒ Curepe Junction (Along Southern Main Road)
- Curepe Junction ⇒ City Gate (Along Eastern Main Road & South Quay)
- City Gate ⇒ Independence Square South (Along Broadway)
- Independence Square South ⇒ Abercrombie Street
- Abercrombie Street ⇒ Gordon Street
- Gordon Street ⇒ Chancery Lane
- Chancery Lane ⇒ Queen’s Park East
- Queen’s Park ⇒ Queen’s Park West
- Queen’s Park West ⇒ Hayes Street
- Hayes Street ⇒ Serpentine Road
- Serpentine Road ⇒ Finish: The Harvard Club
TTOC Press Release