By Kiara Gunawardhene

The CIS Road Race 2025 was not just about distance covered, but about endurance, focus, and resilience.

As the race began, the silence of a Saturday dawn gave way to the steady rhythm of footsteps thumping the pavement. House colours: Green, Yellow, Blue and Red, moved like waves through the route, every stride representing commitment not only to individual effort but also to collective pride.

The course tested stamina and grit — some pushed for the front with speed, while others fought steadily against fatigue, determined to finish strong. It was a contest not only of physical ability but of mental strength, strategy, and perseverance.

Although at the finish line, the winners were celebrated, every participant left with a quiet victory: the knowledge that they had endured, persevered, and added to one of CIS’s most defining traditions.

The Road Race continues to embody the values of resilience, determination, and unity — a reminder that true achievement lies not only in winning, but in having the strength to go the distance.