The third edition of the ‘Save the Planet’ marathon is set to be held on Sunday 21st July-2013 in Entebbe, Uganda. The lengthy event that is expected to see several athletes from all over the country take part shall precisely take off at 6:30AM at Mayor’s garden.
Talking to Kawowo sports Proscovier Vikman, one of the race’s organizers confirmed that, Hon. Daudi Migereko (Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development) is the guest of honor.
Vikman said that the event’s theme is ‘our Planet Our Health’ and it is “designed to raise awareness for environmental protection and conservation and position Entebbe as a Green City”.
Athletes who are registering with Ush 15,000 at Barn Stake house in Kololo, Flight Motel Entebbe, Gately Inn Entebbe and Kobil stations of Entebbe and Kampala, will compete in 10 and 5 kilometers of running and walking categories respectively.
All Entebbe based schools are absolutely free to participate and they will have to exhibit their respective school projects under environmental innovations. Children are also catered for in the kids corner where by all ages will participate in the Green challenge organized by Uganda Little Hands.
Kobil Uganda, Metro FM, Philips, Fresh Dairy, Daima, Joadah consult and Afrolinks International companies have dyed-in-the-wool to lend a hand in the smooth flow of the race. Other companies that have also confirmed to support this planet redeemer marathon include; Protea hotels, Taibah International schools, Civicon and CSIBCT. Presentable awards await the better performers.