The second edition of the Accra Inter-City Marathon, which will take place on Friday, August 4, 2023, was officially launched by Accra’s mayor, Ms Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Sackey, on Wednesday.
The Race which starts from the Accra Sports Stadium to Manste Agbonaa at James Town includes the elite 21km, 10km, 5km and a Wheel Chair event for the disabled and roller skaters.
Hon. Sackey announced that the Race is part of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) 125th-anniversary celebrations and took the opportunity to invite all sports enthusiasts to register via the short code 38021# to take part in the memorable event to celebrate the exciting Ga Homowo Festival, which has a whopping 70,000ghc to be shared by all winners.
She said that the winner will get 10,000 GHC in addition to gifts from sponsors and the chance to represent Ghana at the Soweto Marathon in South Africa.
She also stated that the Accra Inter-City Marathon is being held together with the Homowo Walk to sensitize people on living healthy lifestyles.
Hon. Sackey urged the Ghanaian athletes not to fear Kenyan or Ethiopian runners joining to run but to go all out and prove that Ghanaians are capable.
Nana Dwomoh, General Manager of Serene Insurance disclosed their contribution of GHC 1 million to sponsor the event and GHC 1,000 accident insurance cover for all registered participants.
Mr. William Ezah, the Race Director said Marathons boasts tourism and is an event for health, culture and people so their presence and participation must be felt to beat the numbers of last year. He said registered participants will benefit more from the fantastic package.
Miss Maafia Ideisi Ayeh, Marketing Executive of Medivents, the organizers said they are poised to stage a classic event.
Madam Kisiwa Fiagbe, Marketing Manager of HD+ said they are proud to be part of the Accra Inter-City Marathon because of its quality and innovation as well as promotion of health and culture.
Accounts Manager of TxT Ghana, Mr. Kwame Obeng Nuamah also indicated that the world is moving digital and all endeavors should take advantage of their mobile media services.
Mr. Henri Senyo Payin, General Manager of Medivents, Numo Nikoi Amasa II, Klan Wulomo and Nana Dwemoh unveiled the vests for the Marathon.
The Accra Inter-City Marathon is sponsored by Allied Consortium, HD+, Serene Insurance, TxT Ghana, Happy FM, Infobox Media Group (IMG), mybetAfrica.com, Zimansky Hotel, G4S, and Aqua Blue Mineral Water.
Partners are the Ga Traditional Council, Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana Athletics Ghana Paralympic Committee and Ghana Olympic Committee.
Present were Naa Badu Adiagba I of Abelempke, Dzorwulu, Naa Yoomo Heshiebalor I of Soko and Magajia Khadija Dobomme of Oyibi who represented the Ga Traditional Council.
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Launch of the 2023 Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon. The second edition since it’s inception in 2022.#HappySports pic.twitter.com/4IPmVb3QGL
