The Tanzania Health Summit president, Mary Chillo said in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday that the objective of the event is to fight against non communicable diseases (NCD).
Some of the NCD are diabetes, hyper tension, cancers and kidneys which are rapidly increasing.
She said that the marathon will start and end up at the University of Dar es salaam sport grounds
The event will involve athletes from Institutions, corporations and families that include children, youths and elders.
She said the marathon is also open to disabled and NCD patients.
However, the event has been categorized into three groups for competitors of half, ten kilometres and five for recreational athletes including children and aged runners.
“Research findings show that there is 26 percent increase of people affected with hyper tension in the country. Over 40,000 conceded cancer every year apart from other NCD’s, like stroke and heart complications, “she said.
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