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Over 30,000 register to participate in ‘Great Ethiopian Run’

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(APA) ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Over 30,000 people have registered to participate in the annual Great Ethiopian Run (GER) scheduled to be held on 23 November 2008 in Addis Ababa, the organizers reveal here Friday.

This is the eighth time that the race is being organized in Ethiopia, which received international recognition as one of the biggest mass races in the world.

The organizers disclosed that around 32,000 people, comprising local runners, students and the diplomatic community based in Ethiopia have registered to participate in the race.

The race, which covers 10 kilometres, is also expected to attract many international runners from Africa and the other parts of the world.

“An additional 3,000 places are available for children participating in the Children Series for children aged under-8 and under-11. These races will take place on the Saturday morning before the main 10km race the following Sunday,” the organizers said.

Athlete Haile Gebresilassie is the founder of this mass race, which is being regarded as an opportunity to produce local athletes for international competitions.

“The event welcomes runners of all levels and especially visitors from abroad,” GER added.

The race is expected to be broadcast live on many international TV stations, including the main sports channels. Winners and the second and third runners-up will be given awarded prizes.

2 thoughts on “Over 30,000 register to participate in ‘Great Ethiopian Run’”

  1. We must not forget to show our anger against those killer (Tegre liberation front) during this run but to crash the (Tegrai Liberation front) where do we go from here? What should the next move of the G7 OR other armed struggle? How could we Mobilized our people and fight lemaykerew felemiya.

    “How can we help to supply weapon for our freedom fighters? or what can we do for them?” Actually ,there are few things you could do for the people of our beloved Ethiopia.
    Please, Please..Support armed struggle to remove the Tegrai Liberation front.

    ONE ETHIOPIA UNDER ONE BEAUTIFUL FLAG.(Green,Yellow,Red)
    Enate Ethiopia yedefereshe yewudem!!!

  2. what we should know is our ppl need help help from inside and outsiders there is nothing to eat but few selected ppl have morethan enough my dear reader i think thinhs are geting tough we must say no to this stupid politicians who hate ENAT ETHIOPIA

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