Group photo of the 2026 edition of the My Guardian Group Walk & Run Sint Maarten.
PHILIPSBURG – Participants of all ages laced up their sneakers and gathered for the 2026 edition of the My Guardian Group Walk & Run Sint Maarten Sunday. Under this year's theme, "My Health, My Wealth," the group came together to invest in their well-being while supporting a healthier and stronger community.
From experienced runners chasing personal bests to families enjoying a morning walk together, the event demonstrated the power of movement, community spirit, and healthy living.
The 10KM Run delivered exciting competition from start to finish.
In the men's division, Gautier Mathieu De Fossey claimed first place with an impressive time of 37:56, while Nolwenn Rousseau, repeating her victory from last year, led the women's field, crossing the finish line in 44:56, improving on her winning time from last year.
10KM Run Winners
Men
1. Gautier Mathieu De Fossey – 37:56
2. Jean-Lionel Gouin – 38:47
3. Raydon Mozard – 38:59
Women
1. Nolwenn Rousseau – 44:56
2. Nathalie Maniez – 45:20
3. Mélina Bruneau – 46:01
The first male walker across the 6KM Walk finish line was Luca Ferrari with a time of 44:17. Martha Richardson led the women's field with at 49:11.
The 3KM Run featured participants across multiple age categories and once again highlighted the depth of local talent. Corentin Pichon recorded the fastest overall time of the event at 10:49, while Cléo Thomas was the fastest female finisher, completing the course in 15:16.
The youngest athletes once again stole the spotlight during the 500M Kids Run. Cheered on by proud parents, family members, and spectators, the island's future athletes brought energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of smiles to the course. Standout performances included Zachary Gayle and Mia Reed in the U11 division, alongside Aidan Blijden and Mia Richardson, who topped the U9 categories.
Curaçao Bound
Adding to the excitement, the overall winners of the 10KM Run, Gautier Mathieu De Fossey and Nolwenn Rousseau, earned the opportunity to represent Sint Maarten at the upcoming My Guardian Group Walk & Run Curaçao, taking place on October 25, 2026. They will join participants from across the Dutch Caribbean for the 41st edition of Guardian Group's flagship wellness event.
Giving Back to the Community As part of Guardian Group's ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, proceeds from the My Guardian Group Walk & Run will be reinvested into the Sint Maarten community through local charitable initiatives and organizations that support the development and well-being of children and families.
The success of the My Guardian Group Walk & Run Sint Maarten 2026 would not have been possible without the support of our participants, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders, including: St. Maarten Road Runners, Tri-Sport, Red Cross, Guardian Group volunteers and staff along with sponsors Blue Waters, CC1, Forge Fitness SXM, Fresa Fresher, Meadowlands, Oduber Agencies, Penha, Rainforest Adventures and Tri-Sport.
