Mascom chief communications and public relations officer, Tebogo Lebotse, told Mmegi Sport that since 2009, Mascom has invested over P1, 5 million into the marathon and this year alone the company has injected P320, 000 as sponsorship for the race. She explained that Mascom continued support for local sports allows them to engage with other stakeholders whilst making a meaningful contribution to the lives of Batswana. "As the number one telecommunications service provider in the country, Mascom will also use the event to extend our corporate social responsibility by making ICT donations to schools and nonÐgovernmental organisations (NGOs) in Selebi-Phikwe and surrounding areas," said Lebotse.The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) and the International Athletics Association Federation (IAAF) both recognise the marathon.
The race will be used as a qualifier for the IAAF World Championship 2013 in Moscow, Russia. The Mascom Phikwe marathon is divided into the following categories: 42. 2 kilometres; 15 kilometres; 10 kilometres and 4 kilometres fun run. The winners of the main marathon for both men and women will walk away P25, 000 richer.The second price is P15, 000 and the runners who come third will pocket P7, 500.Meanwhile, the secretary of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Masego Masunga told journalists during a press briefing on Tuesday that at the moment there were 750 participants excluding registrations from companies, schools and other Cresta hotels.
