Jersey’s office athletes will tomorrow be lacing up their trainers and trading keyboard clicks for running kicks, as the Canaccord Corporate Cup returns for its twelfth year.

The annual 5km race series will see team and solo runners take part in a monthly race at lunchtime while raising money for charity.

Competing in men’s, women’s or mixed categories, participants will race for the coveted trophies, with prizes for solo competitors, teams and gym or sports clubs up for grabs.

Starting tomorrow, the event is designed to encourage office-based workers to get some lunchtime exercise, with a bit of healthy competition thrown in.

Raising money for Jersey Stroke Support this year, all races will start at the Freedom Tree at Jardin de la Mar and participants will be able to run, jog or walk the distance at their own speed.

The Canaccord Cup is a great chance for people to come together and get active

Charles Cohen, head of wealth management, canaccord

Organisers have confirmed that medals will no longer be provided, but participants will be able to receive a t-shirt. Money saved by those choosing to opt-out of shirt will be donated to Jersey Stroke Support.

Having been organised by Paul Burrows from Trail Monkey Running, headline sponsors Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management are looking forward to another year of competition for a cause.

“We’re very proud to be raising money for Jersey Stroke Support, who do such wonderful work on the island,” Charles Cohen, head of wealth management said.

“The Canaccord Cup is a great chance for people to come together and get active. Whether using it as an opportunity to get some exercise or for those with a competitive edge, it’s an event for everyone,” he continued.

Mr Cohen added: “I’d like to thank Paul Burrows for the incredible job he does bringing this all together.”

Who were the previous winners?

In 2024, the winning teams were:

  • The Aztec Ladies (women)
  • Mourant Falcons (men)

Other winners were:

  • BNP Paribas Title Takers (Mixed Corporate Cup)
  • Jersey Spartan AC (Mixed Gyms and Clubs)
  • FRC (male gyms and clubs)