The start of the Race of Hope 2022 edition was given this Saturday, February 19 at 7 a.m.
The 27th edition of the Race of Hope takes place this February 19 on Mount Cameroon in Buea. Nearly 500 athletes were on the starting line this morning at the Molyko stadium in Buea in the South West region. The ascent of Mount Cameroon also called “Course of Hope”, being over a distance of 4095 m.
The launch ceremony was chaired on Friday by Minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi in the presence of the Governor of the South West.
The competition brings together runners from Cameroon and around the world. In the Junior category, 15 athletes were eliminated for age trafficking. For this 27th edition, the riders will try to snatch the first title from Ali Ahmadou (Men, 4h 30min 46s) and Kitang Mildred (ladies, 5h 21min 44s).
Ten million FCFA are at stake for the first athlete to cross the finish line scheduled at the Buea stadium. Tonight, the winners of the marathon will be known.
