Joshua Adjodha of Castries won in 15:11 with Jamie Peterkin of Castries second in 15:12 and Joshua Runako Daniel of Castries third in 15:35.94.
Mark Emmanus of Laborie won the 12&U division. Eden Crick and Sofia Spiegelberg of Castries won the 12&U for girls in 28:18.
The volcanic island of Saint Lucia is more mountainous than other Caribbean islands. Soufrière is on the western side of the island that has a drive-in volcano.
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