Erongo Powersave Street Mile draws big names
The popular Erongo Powersave Street Mile Challenge will take place at Omaruru on Saturday.
The 1.6km road race has attracted close to 900 participants this year, a number which might increase according to the organisers.
The race started in 2013 with 484 runners; in 2014 the race had 506 participants, the number increased to 604 in 2015 and last year's race attracted 946 participants.
Runners from Botswana will also take part in the challenge to add flavour to the competition.
There will be categories for business people, schoolgirls and boys, and junior, senior, masters and veterans classes for men and women.
Race director Bethold Karumendu says well-known runners have registered to take part, but no one will be left behind as everyone is welcome to participate.
Last year they had a wheelchair category but it won't be repeated this year because of financial constraints.
“However, we will make sure that in the future we cater for that particular category as well,” he said.
Letu Hamhola, acting director of sport, said the sponsors should be congratulated as they went out of their way to make the event possible for the athletes.
“It is one of the most exciting events in the country. We hope the target is reached because this is where dreams are built and where we identify talent.”
Armand Steyn of Powersave, the title sponsor, said it is easy to sponsor an event that is well managed. He promised that they would sponsor the event again next year.
The event is co-sponsored by Coca-Cola, Marathon Sugar, First National Bank Namibia and Namib Mills' Pasta Polana brand.
Registration will take place in Omaruru's main street on Friday.
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The race started in 2013 with 484 runners; in 2014 the race had 506 participants, the number increased to 604 in 2015 and last year's race attracted 946 participants.
Runners from Botswana will also take part in the challenge to add flavour to the competition.
There will be categories for business people, schoolgirls and boys, and junior, senior, masters and veterans classes for men and women.
Race director Bethold Karumendu says well-known runners have registered to take part, but no one will be left behind as everyone is welcome to participate.
Last year they had a wheelchair category but it won't be repeated this year because of financial constraints.
“However, we will make sure that in the future we cater for that particular category as well,” he said.
Letu Hamhola, acting director of sport, said the sponsors should be congratulated as they went out of their way to make the event possible for the athletes.
“It is one of the most exciting events in the country. We hope the target is reached because this is where dreams are built and where we identify talent.”
Armand Steyn of Powersave, the title sponsor, said it is easy to sponsor an event that is well managed. He promised that they would sponsor the event again next year.
The event is co-sponsored by Coca-Cola, Marathon Sugar, First National Bank Namibia and Namib Mills' Pasta Polana brand.
Registration will take place in Omaruru's main street on Friday.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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