St Croix Track Club

A Community Celebration
Honoring Keith A. Smith Sr. as Grand Marshal is more than a ceremonial gesture—it is a celebration of a man who has given tirelessly to the Virgin Islands. His leadership, humility, and passion for youth development embody the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day: community, pride, and togetherness.

Saturday’s parade will not only showcase the culture and creativity of St. Croix—it will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a true Virgin Islands hero.

🍀Grand Marshal Announcement!
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has proudly selected our Virgin Islands Track & Field President Keith A. Smith Sr. to serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade! 🎉💚
Keith is a highly respected community figure whose impact reaches far across the Virgin Islands. With over 30 years in education, more than 20 years organizing Cross Country and Track & Field events, and a legacy as a Pan American Games bronze medalist and 1992 Olympian, he continues to uplift and inspire our youth every single day.
Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, as he leads this year’s parade through the streets of Christiansted!
📍 Starts at the Fort on Company Street
⏰ Parade begins at 11:00 a.m.
🚧 Route closes at 9:00 a.m.—come early!
🛍️ Vendors set up from 8:00 a.m.
🎺 Floats & troops arrive by 9:30 a.m.
Let’s line the streets, wear our green, and show Keith A. Smith Sr. the love and appreciation he deserves! 💚🇻🇮

The Virgin Islands delivered BIG at the 2023 NACAC U18 & U23 Championships in Costa Rica! 🇻🇮🔥
Our athletes brought home five medals — 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze!
🥇 Michelle Smith (U18) – 400m Hurdles - 56.99 New NACAC U18 Championship record & 800m - 2:09.90 New NACAC U18 Championship record
🥈 Michelle Smith (U18) – 100m Hurdles
🥉 Sofia Swindell (U18) – 100m Hurdles
🥉 Mikaela Smith (U23) – 800m
A powerhouse performance from our young Virgin Islands stars. The future of ISV track & field is shining bright

NACAC U18 U23 Championships 400m Hurdles U18 Michelle Smith NACAC U18 U23 Championships 400m Hurdles U18 Michelle Smith New NACAC U18 Record 56.99

Mustangs Malique Smith and Michelle Smith representing the Virgin Islands at the Santiago 2023 Panam Games!

MUSTANG Jeniqua 3rd place overall in the 2 Mile Women Race 2023!!

2023 - Mustang Michelle Smith kept her golden streak alive at the CARIFTA Games in The Bahamas, capturing her second gold medal—this time dominating the 800m in 2:09.71. Another confident performance from the rising star.

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2023 - Mustang Michelle Smith struck gold in the 400m Hurdles at the 50th CARIFTA Games in The Bahamas, delivering a brilliant 57.69 in her first year competing in the Under‑20 category. A powerful statement on a big stage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDXO82H-ZU

Carifta50 - 400m Hurdles U20 Female Final - Michelle Smith Carifta50 - 400m Hurdles U20 Female Final - US Virgin Islands Michelle Smith

2023 - Virgin Islands National Team member Michelle Smith broke the Virgin Islands National record in the 800m by running a 2:07.95!! Michelle competed in the 800m at the Florida State Relays in Tallahassee Florida on March 24, 2023 and the 16 year old broke the 10 year old record of 2:08.43 previously held by Ninfa Barnard. With this accomplishment Michelle now holds 2 Virgin Islands National Records, the 400m Hurdles set last year at the World Athletics U20 Championships and the newly acquired 800m!

2023 FSU Relays - 800M Michelle Smith Virgin Islands National Record 2023 FSU Relays - 800M Michelle Smith Virgin Islands National Record

2023 - Mustang Michelle Smith was part of the record breaking 4 X 400m relay performance at the Florida Relays in Gainesville Florida on March 31 and April 1, 2023. Michelle ran the 2nd leg of the 4 X 400m relay with the Montverde Academy girls as they ran a United States High School #6 ALL-TIME of 3:37.98. Breaking the Florida Relays Record, previously held by Miami Northwestern with a 3:39.95 set in 2019, and the Florida State Record of 3:38.26, held by St. Thomas Aquinas set in 2014.

2023 Florida Relays Montverde Academy 4x400m - Florida High School Record 2023 Florida Relays Montverde Academy 4x400m - Florida High School Record