Vice President to attend 4th edition of Kwahu Easter Mountain Marathon

The Vice President of Ghana, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to grace the 4th edition of the Kwahu Mountain Marathon on Saturday, April 8th, alongside Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong, Kwahuhene.

Other dignitaries expected to attend include Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, District Chief Executives, and high-profile personalities from the sporting fraternity. The event, which is expected to attract an estimated 500 athletes, will begin at the Nkawkaw GOIL Fuel Station and end at the Kwahu Traditional Council (KTC) Mpraeso.

Edward Boahen, the Project Manager of the Kwahu Mountain Marathon, explained that the theme for this year’s event is “Embracing the new normal, incorporating exercise and physical fitness into our daily life.” Sponsored by GOIL Ghana Limited, the marathon will begin from Obomeng to Mpraeso, through Nkwatia, and end at Mpraeso Kwahu Traditional Council.

Pre-marathon events have been arranged, including a marathon float, a keep-fit festival, pasta night, and health screening. According to Mr Boahen, there will be a pre-marathon float from Nkawkaw, and all Keep Fit Clubs will converge at the Forecourt of the Kwahu Traditional Council for a special aerobics session.

Additionally, a special athlete’s pasta night will take place, and there will be health screenings after the event as part of the organizers’ Corporate Social Responsibility for the community.

The objective of the 2023 Kwahu Mountain Marathon is to promote a unique long-distance race on the mountain, use sports as a tool for promoting health, physical fitness, and tourism, and create a unique platform for the youth to exhibit their talents and grab an opportunity to participate in international competitions.

Furthermore, the event aims to create a platform to market products and brands to the vibrant population during the Easter Festival and bridge the “Unity Gap” through sports.

Mr Boahen added that the marathon seeks to harness talent in Ghana and the region, create an avenue to champion awareness of COVID-19, drug abuse, and HIV AIDS, and create an opportunity to associate with an event that has the youth as a major participant.

The organizers will ensure there is mass participation among expected professional athletes, and all Keep Fit Clubs will be mobilized to join the race to boost the numbers and promote the event among the people in the communities.