Inaugural race receives P500, 000 windfall

The event was launched at the Gaborone Golf Club yesterday where the organiser, Glody Dube of the Golden Door Sports Agency, said World Athletics (WA) has granted Botswana a Cross Country Continental Tour of Gold status.

“This is an open event for all cross country runners in Botswana and invitations have been sent to runners from other countries. We have received confirmations from Belgium, Italy, Kenya, Uganda and we expect more confirmations from other runners in Southern Africa,” he said.