How the Diacore Gaborone Marathon is helping feed Botswana’s children :: Mmegi Online

Fresh off a highly successful 2026 edition held on 26 April, the Diacore Gaborone Marathon has once again demonstrated why it remains one of Botswana’s most significant sporting events. This year’s race drew nearly 11,000 participants, alongside hundreds of volunteers, partners and supporters, reinforcing its status as a flagship occasion on the national calendar.

Yet beyond medals, finish lines and fanfare, the marathon continues to prove that its greatest impact may be felt far beyond race day itself. Over the years, it has evolved into a powerful platform for community upliftment, turning participation into purpose and public energy into practical change.

One of the clearest examples of that legacy is unfolding quietly in Tlokweng, where a hydroponic project is quietly changing what children eat for breakfast. Proceeds from the 2024 Diacore Gaborone Marathon have helped fund a hydroponic farming project now improving daily nutrition for children at SOS Children’s Villages Botswana. There, fresh vegetables, new skills and a more sustainable future are growing side by side.

How the Diacore Gaborone Marathon is helping feed Botswana’s children

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