The sixth edition of the Kwahu Mountain Marathon will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, with over 1000 competitors scheduled to take part.
The 21km race, organised by Marathon Foundation Ghana in collaboration with Kwahu Traditional Council, would see athletes compete for cash prizes as well as sponsor products.
The marathon would use its usual route from Nkawkaw Goil Fuel Station through Obomeng, Mpraeso and to Kwahu Traditional Council`s Office at Bepong.
According to Mr Edward Boahen, project manager of the Kwahu Mountain Marathon, this year’s edition will include participation certification for all competing athletes.
He added that medals would be awarded to participants in both the men’s and women’s races who finished between first and twenty.
According to Mr. Boahen, the marathon’s goals were to discover talents, encourage sports tourism, and present a favourable image of the Kwahu Easter festival celebrations to visitors.
Additionally, he mentioned that all athletes competing in the race would receive free lodging during the event.
Other side attractions of the marathon would include a health screening exercise, a tour of Kwahu tourists sites, among others.
Athletes can register via the Kwahu Mountain Marathon website.
Source: GNA
