Gulu City dropped its second annual marathon with Equity Bank backing the event again after registration numbers blew past targets for another year running. Robert Wanok from the bank said supporting health activities and cultural stuff in Northern Uganda fits what they care about, and organizer Francis Gimara mentioned they already topped last year when 600 people showed up instead of the planned 500. Cash prizes reach 3 million Ugandan shillings for winners in the 42-kilometer race, while shorter distances hand out smaller amounts, down to 250,000 for third-place wheelchair competitors.
Peer mentor Ronald Oloya thinks the rewards give young locals something productive to chase besides sitting around, and the whole thing wraps with traditional performances plus an afterparty powered by Tusker Lite. Kaunda Grounds handles both the start line and finish area for runners coming from across the region.
Peer mentor Ronald Oloya thinks the rewards give young locals something productive to chase besides sitting around, and the whole thing wraps with traditional performances plus an afterparty powered by Tusker Lite. Kaunda Grounds handles both the start line and finish area for runners coming from across the region.
