US, June 17 -- The Bahamas is entering the growing global sports tourism market with the launch of Run Bahamas Race Weekend, a new international running event scheduled for January 31, 2027, that aims to combine world-class competition with one of the Caribbean's most sought-after destinations.

Organizers announced that the inaugural event will feature a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Colors of Courage Run, a four-person Marathon Relay, and virtual participation options for runners worldwide. All races will begin at Goodman's Bay in Nassau, offering participants a scenic route that showcases the natural beauty, coastal landscapes and cultural character of New Providence.

But beyond the race itself, tourism observers see the launc...