Our first two races, in 1998 and 1999, were focused toward our local athletes. For our third race in 2000, once again we tried to motivate our local athletes even further, by converting our race into an international event, and by inviting some of the best runners in the world. This was the first race in Puerto Rico to be certified by the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) and by the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) and by the local Long Distance Running Association ("Comite de Fondismo"). It was also the first race transmitted live through Internet, with audio, video and results. We are satisfied that our first international race was ranked among the 20 most competitive races in the World.

In the year 2001 the event adopted the name of World's Best 10k Race, which took place on February 18, 2001. With a Grand Prize Bonus of $100,000.00 for the athlete, man or woman, able to establish, a new World best record for 10 kilometers. Our 1st place prize is $20,000.00 with a time bonus of $5,000, for men under 28 minutes and women under 31 minutes. It was absolutely necessary for the World's best runners athletes (E.g. Paul Tergat, Khalid Khannouchi, Tegla Laroupe, Lornah Kiplagat and many others) to be present at the World Best 10K.

Each and every runner who competes in this prominent World's Best 10K carries a different goal and ambition. As part of numerous benefits we offer to all participating runners, this year for the first time together with adidas, we extend a 20% discount at adidas Performance Store at Plaza Las Americas and Mayaguez Mall in Puerto Rico to all registered runners. adidas' award-winning products are made to enhance your performance and help reach your ambitious goal. Please enjoy this new benefit from adidas.

If your organization has athletes that are of new World record potential and would be interested in coming to our beautiful Puerto Rico, please let us know.

Maximum Entries: 15,000