The 2022 Kigali International Peace Marathon is finally here. Athletes from all over the globe will be competing for medals in Kigali on May 29th.
Sir Mo Farah is a celebrated British long-distance runner and one of the invited guests to grace the highly anticipated event. This is the 17th time the event is being held in Rwanda, and the first since it was granted the World Athletics label.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame is among the over 3,000 participants expected to take part at this year’s Marathon that comprises three categories namely; half marathon, full marathon and a 10km Run for Peace. She will take part in the Run for Peace.
WATCH: The 17th Kigali International Peace Marathon’s half-marathoners were flagged off at BK Arena. Rwandans won the gold medals for men and women in this category last year. #KigaliMarathon2022
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— The New Times (Rwanda) (@NewTimesRwanda) May 29, 2022
The itinerary
BK Arena is the starting point for all three categories of the Peace Marathon.
The itinerary for the race is as follows: BK Arena- Chez Lando- RDB- MTN Nyarutarama- Baho Hospital- SaladMaster- FDA- Save the Children- Tennis Club road- RDB- KCC- BHC Building- USA Ambassador’s Residence- Netherland Embassy- KBC (Down Bus Station)- Ombudsman- Behind RRA- Prime Ministers office- Ombudsman- University of Kigali- Ninzi Hills- Simba Supermarket- Gishushu Opposite to RDB- Chez Lando (Roundabout)-Ecobank- Bank of Africa- Zigama CSS- Regina Pacis- Kobil Petrol Station- REB- MIC (Control Technique)- BK Arena.
According to the schedule, the half marathon race (men and women), which covers 21, 098 km, starts at 7.30am, just 30 minutes after gathering for the assembly while the athletes for the full marathon assemble at 7.45am and depart at 8.am.
Until 12pm, the roads at the Peace Marathon route will remain closed to the public.
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Source: rnewtimes
