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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 26461, member: 2262"]
The 34th Rössing National Marathon Championship will be held on March 8 at Swakopmund. Corporate communication manager Daylight Ekandjo expects more than 3,000 runners to attend.

Ekandjo says the event will be greater than in past years. People from across the country and around the world plan to run the course.

This marathon stands as one of the mine's community support events held early each year. It has become well-liked throughout Namibia. The race draws both expert runners and beginners.

Athletics Namibia lists this as a main running event on their calendar. The marathon offers both a hard course and a positive atmosphere. It brings people together to celebrate health and fitness and never give up.

Ekandjo calls the 34th marathon a big step forward. She welcomes all runners to Swakopmund and wants to make it memorable, whether you have run before or not.

Runners can choose different distances. The full marathon runs 42.2km. Other options include a half marathon at 21.1km and a 10km run. These choices let athletes of all skills take part.

The course goes through pretty areas of Swakopmund. Water stations help runners along the way.

The event also features a 5km fun walk to support the Cancer Association of Namibia. Ekandjo hopes many families will come to support this good cause.
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