10th edition of Millennium Marathon launched at KGL House

The 10^th edition of the biggest international race, Millennium Marathon has been launched at the KGL House at Cantonments in Accra on Thursday February 15, 2024 by the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon Evans Opoku Bobie MP.

He congratulated organisers and sponsors of the KGL Millennium Marathon, 21km which has been sustained over the years with increased participation and mouth watering prizes for winners.

He expressed that the event which would be held on September 7, 2024 promotes healthy living, tourism, business and investment, while drawing local and international athletes to Ghana since 2015.

Hon. Bobie mentioned and commended the first winners and current winners as well as Ethiopian legend Haile Gabreselasie who brought much excitement and attention to the country in the premier race.

Mrs. Cathy Morton, the Race Director said the Millennium Marathon is a vision that has become a reality, and beacon of excellence attracting runners from across the globe, symbolizing unity, health and community spirit.

She revealed that World Athletics has confirmed to feature the Millennium Marathon on their calendar, while timing chips will be introduced this season.

She announced the prizes as 75, 000ghc for 21km male and female winners, 50,000 for runner ups and 35,000ghc each for third placers, while fourth to 25^th position will also be rewarded.

5 km race winners will also go home with attractive prizes.

Present at the launch were Mr. Hubert Mensah and Ms Philippina Frimpong of the National Sports Authority (NSA) who assured of support towards the event, Chief Superintendent Maxwell Antwi who assured tight security, Mr. Edwin Lamptey of headline sponsor KGL Foundation, Ms. Mavis Asante of Interplast, also a sponsor and Prince Oko Nartey, a boxer who won a raffle attached to the Millennium Marathon last year.

Registration to participate can be done by dialling the shortcode *800*17# or through the website millenniummarathon.com.

Interested athletes must register with GH₵ 100 for the 21km category or GH₵ 70 for the 5km.

By Sammy Heywood Okine