welcomes Be More Race
Athletics Association of Malawi (AAM) has hailed Standard Bank for bringing back the Be More Race, saying it is a motivation to athletes in the country.
This year’s event is scheduled for June 9 in Lilongwe.
AAM general secretary Francis Chitembeya said the association is looking forward to another well-organised event of international standards as was the case last year.
“Be More Race is very vital to athletes as it stands to be the only motivational race in the land as far as nurturing talent is concerned ,” he said.
Chitembeya said they are expecting over 200 registered athletes to take part in this year’s edition.
He also said AAM is impressed with the increased prize money.
“This will attract more people across the country to take part. For Standard Bank to host such an event clearly underlines its appreciation for the community in which it operates,” he said.
The race will stretch from Standard Bank Head Office in City Centre to Area 18, Mtandire, Area 49, Area 9, Area 6, Area 47, Area 10 and then back to City Centre before winding up at the Bingu International Convention Centre (Bicc) covering a distance of 21.2 kilometres (km).
The race has been split into three key legs of 5km, 15km and 21.2km for both men and women and also children above the age of 12 years. A registration fee will apply for marathoners as well as professional athletes. Companies and organisations are encouraged to register as teams.
Vice-President Saulos Chilima was the guest of honour at last year’s event. n
