{"id":183124,"date":"2024-05-16T14:08:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T14:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/16\/attractive-prizes-up-for-grabs-for-black-star-marathoners\/"},"modified":"2024-05-16T14:08:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T14:08:56","slug":"attractive-prizes-up-for-grabs-for-black-star-marathoners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/16\/attractive-prizes-up-for-grabs-for-black-star-marathoners\/","title":{"rendered":"Attractive Prizes Up For Grabs For Black Star Marathoners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mouthwatering prizes have been lined up for prospective Marathoners in the forthcoming event code named \u2013 2024 Black Star Marathon.<\/p>\n<p>The novelty race (42.2km for men and women, and wheelchair categories, and a 10 km-mass run\/jog\/walk) scheduled for July 27 at the Independence Square in Accra is expected to attract some 10,000 runners from across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>According to organizers of the event Runathon Ghana Foundation, at stake are attractive cash prizes , certificates, and medals for participants who will distinguish themselves and for finishers.<\/p>\n<p>Also at stake for Ghana\u2019s premier marathon are special cash prizes for the oldest man and woman finishers, youngest boy and girl .<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-433866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/marathon-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"723\" height=\"482\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Founder of Black Star Marathon Dr. Eric Kwame Adae said in an interview, \u201cThis is the big one! This year\u2019s race boasts incredible prizes that will push your limits and fuel your victory dance. Now you know which race is worth your time and running shoes. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201d I am encouraging prospective runners to register now and be part of an unforgettable race! They can visit www.blackstarmarathon.com or dial *713*33*22# to register for the race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event has received massive support by way of sponsorship from \u2013<br \/>Main sponsors: Accra City Hotel, Hollard Insurance and Life, American Pacific mortgage, Win-some Group, Sunseekers, Vital Wellness, Chocolate Clothing, Cacao, Runathon Globa, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic partners include Drake Relays, Ego Tickets, The Trust Hospital, and Ghana Athletics Association.<\/p>\n<p>According to the organizers, the prizes are tentative and likely to go up as the date for the D- day draws close.<\/p>\n<p>The Black Star Marathon aims to unite black people around the world with the entire human race through the joy of running. 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