Uganda prepares for the Elgon Half Marathon with Joshua Cheptegei
- The Elgon Half Marathon slated for Mbale City on 2nd November 2024 with Joshua Cheptegei
Image: Moses kidandi--Capital FM
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Joshua Cheptegei Development Foundation (JOCDEF) has today announced the second edition of the Elgon Half Marathon with Joshua Cheptegei, designated for the eastern city of Mbale .
The event is designed to amplify the need for climate action and conservation in the biodiverse Elgon region, broaden inclusive and meaningful community participation withinthe tourism value chain, and advocate for the elimination of gender-based violence (GBV).
The Elgon Half Marathon slated for Mbale City on 2nd November 2024 with Joshua Cheptegei will incorporate 21km (half marathon), 10km and 5km running events traversing the foothill of the breathtaking Mount Elgon National Park.
Image: Moses kidandi--Capital FM
According to the UNDP Country representative to Uganda Ms Nwanne-Ywede Obahor ,Several Government entities and private sector companies are taking part in the event.
She says that Proceeds from the event will go directly to Joshua Cheptegei Development Foundation (JOCDEF) to support the foundation's important work in community transformation.
Participating Organisations and companies include the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), National Forestry Authority (NFA), National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), Uganda Athletics Federation, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), Nation Media Group, Vision Group, NBS Sport,Amref Health Africa, Infinix, Stanbic Bank, Total Energies, Uganda Airlines, Hima Cement, Crown Beverages and Nile Breweries.