Botswana Colour Run pulls in masses

The annual Botswana Colour Run attracted a large crowd
The annual Botswana Colour Run attracted a large crowd

The second annual Botswana Colour Run that was held on Saturday at the Gaborone Club was a success. The better part of the capital was covered in paint as hundreds flocked the event.

The event started with a five-kilometre walk, which was as a race with no takers. In other words, everyone was a winner as long as they got to the finish line.

The participants began the race dressed in pristine white T-shirts they were provided with, but arrived at the Gaborone Club finish line covered in all sorts of colours.

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