FIVE countries are expected to participate in this year’s 21-kilometre race dubbed Rock City Marathon 2011 to be held in Mwanza on 4th September 2011.
The marathon Coordinator Zaituni Ituja from Capital-Plus International (CPI) which organizes the annual marathon said that invitations have been extended to runners from the East African countries through their embassies in the country.
She listed the countries as Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi na Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where she added that they hope to have an increased number of East African runners to this year’s marathon which have been highly improved.
“It is encouraging to all sports stakeholders that invitations have been sent out to neighboring countries to participate in this year’s marathon and we expect to have more participants from neighboring countries as compared to previous years. This exhibits yearly growth of the marathon and also proves that the competition will be high”, said Ituja.
This annual race which is organized by CPI, an integrated communications firm and sanctioned by the Athletics Tanzania (AT) and the Mwanza Regional Athletics Association of Tanzania is grouped into five categories where the main race will cover 21 kilometres for both men and women. She mentioned other races as a five-kilometre corporate classic race, a three- kilometer race for people with disabilities, a three kilometer race for elderly (55years plus) and a two-km for children(7-10).
Ms Ituja said that the event which has proved to be a big success since it was initiated in 2009, aims to promote the domestic tourism concept through sports. “Mwanza is rich in touristic attractions and we intend this marathon to highlight Mwanza’s potential in tourism. The half marathon will start at the CCM Kirumba Stadium, taking different routes and back to the stadium for the final lap”, she said.
Ms Ituja said that the event which has proved to be a big success since it was initiated in 2009, aims to promote the domestic tourism concept through sports. “Mwanza is rich in touristic attractions and we intend this marathon to highlight Mwanza’s potential in tourism. The half marathon will start at the CCM Kirumba Stadium, taking different routes and back to the stadium for the final lap”, she said.
Official sponsors for this year’s event are Geita Gold Mine, Air Tanzania Company Limited, Parastatal Pensions Fund (PPF), Bank M, MOIL, National Social Security Fund (NSSF), New Mwanza Hotel, Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) and the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB).
Registration fees raised from participants in these races will go to a fund supporting people with disabilities in Mwanza.
Registration forms will be available at CCM Kirumba Stadium offices, Capital- Plus International Limited offices at ATC House 3rd Floor, Athletics Tanzania (AT) headquarters in Dar es Salaam offices, and Athletics Tanzania (AT) Mwanza offices. For further inquiries please send your emails to info@capitalplus.co.tz.
Registration fees raised from participants in these races will go to a fund supporting people with disabilities in Mwanza.
Registration forms will be available at CCM Kirumba Stadium offices, Capital- Plus International Limited offices at ATC House 3rd Floor, Athletics Tanzania (AT) headquarters in Dar es Salaam offices, and Athletics Tanzania (AT) Mwanza offices. For further inquiries please send your emails to info@capitalplus.co.tz.
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