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Airport Junction fun run returns

Participants during the previous Airport Junction fun run
Participants during the previous Airport Junction fun run

After a three-year hiatus, the Airport Junction fun run will return on Sunday at the Pylon Park.

Khumo Property Asset Management marketing and communications manager, Kagiso Taicu Makole said the highly anticipated marathon covers 10 kilometres and five kilometres fun run. She said the event promises a day of exercise, joy and community spirit, and invites people of all ages and fitness levels to attend. Makole said the event is a celebration of a healthy and active lifestyle, allowing the community to come together, and be active and outdoors. “We are excited to welcome the running community back to Airport Junction this Sunday, as we continue to emphasise the importance of an active lifestyle and community engagement,” Makole said.

She said participants can choose to run or walk between the five kilometres and 10 kilometres. Makole said the highlights of the event are a meet and greet with world junior champion, Letsile Tebogo, a breathtaking route around suburban Block 10 location for five kilometres and a spectacular route to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. There will also be cash prizes for top finishers in the individual categories as well as bragging rights for top finishers in the corporate challenge, a commemorative t-shirt and top equality finishers medals.

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