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Record 4 500 runners for Rössing Marathon

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The Rössing National Marathon has recorded a historic milestone of 4 500 registered runners across the 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km distances, organisers confirmed on Tuesday.

The turnout is one of the largest in the event’s history. The race is scheduled to take place on 7 March in Swakopmund.

This year’s edition marks the 35th consecutive year of sponsorship by Rössing Uranium of the event hosts, Swakop Striders Running Club.

The partnership demonstrates a long-standing commitment to health, wellness and community development in the country.

Rössing Uranium continues to regard the marathon as one of its flagship corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives, contributing to both sport development and community wellbeing.

Rössing Uranium spokesperson Daylight Ekandjo said the mine is proud to support an event that continues to grow in participation and impact.

“This marathon remains one of our most important CSI initiatives each year. This year, Rössing Uranium will sponsor over N$350 000 towards hosting the event and prize money,” she said.

Additionally, all race entry fees will be donated to the hosting club to support its ongoing community and development programmes.

Ekandjo said the marathon is about more than sport, as it also focuses on investing in people, promoting wellness and strengthening community partnerships that create lasting value.

In addition to the competitive races, the event will feature a 5km fun walk to encourage broader community participation in the marathon festivities.

Proceeds from the fun walk will be donated to the Cancer Association of Namibia, reinforcing the event’s strong charitable component and commitment to supporting meaningful social causes.

For more than three decades, the Rössing National Marathon has brought together athletes, families and community members from across Namibia and beyond, promoting healthy living, social cohesion and community upliftment.
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