The local athletics governing body (RAF) has announced the final 14-athlete squad for the 19th edition of the Kigali International Peace Marathon slated for June 9. The athletes will begin a residential training camp on Friday, May 24, at HillTop Hotel in Remera. ALSO READ: Preps for Kigali International Peace Marathon 2024 take shape The roster includes nine men and five women who will compete in the men’s half marathon, men’s full marathon, and women’s half marathon. No athlete was selected for the women’s full marathon category. In the previous edition held on June 11, 2023, Kenyan runners dominated the event, securing 10 out of 12 medals, while no Rwandan representative made it to the podium. To improve the race experience, organizers have decided to separate the professional athletes competing in the half and full marathons from participants in the Run for Peace event, minimizing contact and distractions. How to Register Online registration for the 2024 KIPM in underway since February for both local and international athletes, encompassing professionals and amateurs alike. Rwandan residents can register for the Run for Peace at no cost, and for the half and full marathons at a fee of Rwf 5,000. Residents of East African Community (EAC) member countries (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, DRC, South Sudan) can register for $10 or €9 (Rwf 12,950). Foreign athletes are required to pay $30 or €27 (Rwf 38,850) for the half and full marathons. Foreign and EAC residents living in Rwanda will pay Rwf 5,000 to participate in the Run for Peace. Rwanda’s final roster for KIPM 2024 Men’s Half Marathon: Emmanuel Mutabazi and Nzayisenga (both Police Athletics Club), Jean Claude Nsabimana and Emmanuel Nshimiyimana (both APR Athletics Club). Coach: Sylivian Rukundo Men’s Full Marathon: Noel Hitimana and Gilbert Dushimirimana (both APR), Alexis Nizeyimana (Police) and David Gakuru (both Police). Coach: Eric Karasira, Women’s Half Marathon: Emeline Imanizabayo and Florence Niyonkuru (both Sina Gerard), Adeline Musabyeyezu (APR) and Angelique Ibishatse (both APR) as well as J. Gentille Uwizeyimana (Police). Coach: Anicet Kanyabugoyi
