ATHLETICS THE INNAUGURAL JWANENG HALF MARATHON SLATED FOR 14 SEPTMBER 2014 Preparations for the inaugural Jwaneng Half Marathon are under way. The organisers of the race, Sports Entertainment, have confirmed that the race will be held on 14 September 2014 with the start and finish at Debswana Club. The race will consist of 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km race and 4km fun run. The race is expected to draw runners from Jwaneng and most parts of the country with some athletes expected from the Zone 6 countries, now known as Region 5. According to the organisers, the route has been designed with both avid runners as well as novice runners in mind. The race, dubbed “Run the home of the blue gem” will celebrate Jwaneng which has strong sporting roots. Endorsed by Botswana Athletics Association and powered by Vivo Energy, the race is expected to be a critical spring breaker in the summer sporting calendar. Other partners include Sunday Standard, Emergency Assist 991, Shell Jwaneng/ Circle Square Filling Station and Human Capital Services. In line with the organisers’ aim of making a difference through sport, part of the proceeds will be channelled towards acquiring sporting equipment for Samane Primary School in Samane, a village not too far from Jwaneng. Registration forms are available from Shell Circle Square Filling Station (Jwaneng), Pick ‘n Pay (Jwaneng), and SuperFit Gyms – Tlokweng and Molapo Crossing Mall (Gaborone). Entries close on 11 September 2014.
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:12:26 +0000