“Let’s Make A Memory, Let’s Share A Memory At Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon” Race Director Implores

Mr. William Ezah, Race Director of the 4^th Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon has called on fitness and healthy living enthusiasts to join in the walk, run jog event on October 10, 2026 and make it memorable.

Speaking to Yours Truly in an exclusive chat, he said the organisers are expecting at least 2,000 participants drawn from elite runners, amateur runners, leisure  runners, keep fit clubs, churches, schools, families, friends and fans of fitness.

He expressed that all is set as the running vests with special chips, medals and certificates are all ready waiting for the D day.

According to him, the event is inclusive because athletes living with disability and skaters are going to take to the streets to join the elite runners to display, while the prize for the winner has been doubled from last year’s.

He hinted that October 10 should be a memorable day to promote healthy living and the fun will include the enjoyment of Tampico and free hot noodles.

“The event will be celebrated as “Tampico Day,” an annual celebration dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and community engagement through sport” he stressed.

Two races will be run, 5km and 21km – starting and ending at the Trust Sports Emporium (Bukom Boxing Arena) and the winner of the main race will get the opportunity to represent Ghana at an international marathon.

Interested participants can dial *320*21# and pay a registration fee of GHC100 to register for 21-kilometers and 5-kilometer categories.

The 4th Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon is supported by the National Sports Authority (NSA), Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Online Sports Journalists (OSJU), Ghana Athletics (GA), MYST Water, MAPHLIX, GWO SEVO, SOCCA BOX, Ethiopian Airways, Capelli Sport and Zimansky Hotel.

By Sammy Heywood Okine