Every Step Leaves a Mark
The BTC Francistown Marathon is more than a sporting event; it is a catalyst for fostering a vibrant culture of health and wellness, resilience and unity, while creating value for the communities that host it. Now in its sixth year, the annual event brings together runners of all abilities from Botswana and beyond under the enduring theme “Running Milestones of Hope.” The marathon reflects BTC’s Corporate Social Investment commitment to supporting the sustainable development of social, economic and environmental projects and initiatives across Botswana. As the largest one-day running event in Northern Botswana, the marathon also positions Francistown as a vibrant sporting and tourism destination..”
Every step connects people, creates opportunity and inspires positive change through the power of sport.
Impact That Continues Beyond Race Day
Through the BTC Francistown Marathon, communities have benefited from initiatives supporting education, health, sport, wellness, infrastructure and community development.
P1.7M+
Invested to date
6
Years of the marathon
5+
CSI programme areas
Milestones of Community Impact
Over the years, the marathon has supported initiatives across Francistown, Tonota, Tutume, the North-East District and surrounding communities.
2nd BTC Francistown Marathon
Schools, clinics, community facilities and athletics support across Francistown, Tutume and the North-East District.
3rd BTC Francistown Marathon
Community facilities, school furniture, clinic improvements and athletics support.
4th BTC Francistown Marathon
ICT equipment, wheelchairs, hydroponic gardens, community upliftment and athletics support.
5th BTC Francistown Marathon
Smart waste bins, outdoor fitness, library, wellness, play-centre and athletics initiatives.
Where Every Milestone Makes a Difference
Explore some of the community initiatives supported through the BTC Francistown Marathon.
Monarch Primary School
Play area and children’s school furniture.
Tatitown Primary School
Play area and children’s school furniture.
Mahube Primary School
Play area and children’s school furniture.
Boikhutso Clinic
Benches, TV sets and a 10,000-litre water tank.
Gulubane Primary School
Play area and children’s school furniture.
Ditladi Clinic
Benches, TV sets and a 10,000-litre water tank.
Francistown Athletics Club
Community athletics support.
Tsamaya Clinic
Patient waiting area.
Tonota District
Children’s school furniture.
Manxotae, Tsokatshaa & Sepako
Heavy-duty printer and copier.
Francistown Athletics Club
Athletics support.
City of Francistown
ICT equipment for five kgotlas.
Tonota District
Wheelchairs for 16 health facilities.
Nata RADS Hotel
Community upliftment.
Masunga VDC & Mosojane VDC
Hydroponic gardens.
Francistown Athletics Club
Athletics support.
City of Francistown
Smart Waste Bins.
Tonota District
Outdoor Fitness Park.
Tutume District
Sebina Library.
North-East District
Mambo Wellness Hub.
Bobirwa District
Lepokole Community Play Centre.
Francistown Athletics Club
Athletics support.
Creating Impact Together
From healthcare and education to wellness and community development, the marathon continues to create opportunities for positive change.
Every Step Leaves a Mark
The BTC Francistown Marathon is about more than racing. It is about building healthier communities, creating opportunities, supporting local development and leaving a lasting legacy through the power of sport.