{"id":42593,"date":"2024-01-27T18:29:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T18:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=42593"},"modified":"2024-01-27T17:03:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T17:03:37","slug":"marathon-prizes-up-by-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/marathon-prizes-up-by-25","title":{"rendered":"MARATHON PRIZES UP BY 25%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>There is big at stake for the first race in 2024 set for Saturday.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The first race of the year is set to be a thrilling one as the Yellow Epilepsy Half Marathon takes place at Somhlolo National Stadium. The race kicks off the year with lucrative prizes, as they have been increased by 25 per cent.<\/p>\n<p>According to the prize breakdown revealed by the Eswatini Epilepsy Organisation (EEO), the male and female champions of the 21km race will each receive E2 000 unlike in the previous edition where it stood at E1 600. Runners-up will pocket E1 000 and the prizes will extend to the ninth position. South Africa\u2019s Bongani Banda and Correctional Services\u2019 Thobile Ngwenyama are the defending champions.<\/p>\n<p><b>Repeat<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Correctional\u2019s Colani Ndlela and Golden Foot Club\u2019s Phiwokuhle Bulunga won last year\u2019s 10km races and will be looking to repeat their feat. Those who cross the finish line first next week will each pocket E1 000 accordingly. Veterans and grand masters will also have something to cherish as their package has been also increased.<\/p>\n<p>The registration of the race is ongoing with six days to go. It will close on the day of the race, just few minutes before the race. Athletes are expected to grab the opportunity and register early to avoid delays on the race day. The race is not only a chance to win big, but also to support a noble cause and show solidarity with people living with epilepsy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. There is big at stake for the first race in 2024 set for Saturday. The first race of the year is set to be a thrilling one as the Yellow Epilepsy Half Marathon takes place at Somhlolo National Stadium. 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