All set for Rössing Marathon
The marathon organisers have confirmed that all the logistics are in place for a successful event.
The Rössing Marathon takes place tomorrow Swakopmund, with hundreds of participants ready to run for the top prizes.
“I can confirm it is all systems go for the marathon and that everything is in place.
“The online registration is already closed, but participants can still come and register at the venue today.
“We do expect over 500 participants and I can assure you that there will be plenty of fun at the marathon,” Rössing corporate communications officer Ellis Botha said.
Rössing Uranium is collaborating with Swakop Striders Athletics Club to make this year's event an even more spectacular success.
The marathon has been sanctioned by Athletics Namibia and will consist of various distances, including a 42.2 km full marathon race.
The other distances include a 21 km half-marathon and a 10 km relay race.
A 10 km run has also been organised, while those willing to walk for fun can participate in the 5 km walking category.
The total prize money for the event amounts to more than N$100 000.
The first prize for the marathon is N$10 000 each for the men's and ladies open winners.
Namibian winners (male and female) will each receive N$20 000 in-kind as a development bonus, in support of their sporting careers throughout the year.
Anyone breaking the current records in the male and female open categories will earn an extra N$1 000.
The men's record of 2:11:23 was set by Luketz Swartbooi in 1992.
The mine is inviting the general public join a scenic 5 km fun walk to the beach on the day, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN).
Invited uranium companies in the region will once again compete in a 10 km uranium relay event, which is aimed at building friendships among the industry's employees.
The uranium relay event entry fee is N$100 per team of two runners.
Late registration will take place today at the venue, from 16:00 to 20:00.
Mathews Mutanya of Zambia won last year's race in a time of 2 hours, 16 minutes and 52 seconds. The first Namibian athlete over the line was Tomas Rainhold from the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) sport club. Anna Amutoko won the female category in an astonishing finish at the coastal town.
“I can confirm it is all systems go for the marathon and that everything is in place.
“The online registration is already closed, but participants can still come and register at the venue today.
“We do expect over 500 participants and I can assure you that there will be plenty of fun at the marathon,” Rössing corporate communications officer Ellis Botha said.
Rössing Uranium is collaborating with Swakop Striders Athletics Club to make this year's event an even more spectacular success.
The marathon has been sanctioned by Athletics Namibia and will consist of various distances, including a 42.2 km full marathon race.
The other distances include a 21 km half-marathon and a 10 km relay race.
A 10 km run has also been organised, while those willing to walk for fun can participate in the 5 km walking category.
The total prize money for the event amounts to more than N$100 000.
The first prize for the marathon is N$10 000 each for the men's and ladies open winners.
Namibian winners (male and female) will each receive N$20 000 in-kind as a development bonus, in support of their sporting careers throughout the year.
Anyone breaking the current records in the male and female open categories will earn an extra N$1 000.
The men's record of 2:11:23 was set by Luketz Swartbooi in 1992.
The mine is inviting the general public join a scenic 5 km fun walk to the beach on the day, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN).
Invited uranium companies in the region will once again compete in a 10 km uranium relay event, which is aimed at building friendships among the industry's employees.
The uranium relay event entry fee is N$100 per team of two runners.
Late registration will take place today at the venue, from 16:00 to 20:00.
Mathews Mutanya of Zambia won last year's race in a time of 2 hours, 16 minutes and 52 seconds. The first Namibian athlete over the line was Tomas Rainhold from the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) sport club. Anna Amutoko won the female category in an astonishing finish at the coastal town.
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