{"id":1146,"date":"2018-06-20T08:36:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T08:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellexpo.select-themes.com\/?page_id=1146"},"modified":"2024-09-23T12:13:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T12:13:03","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/btc-francistown-marathon\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Race FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1700557115757{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1529494887635{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Popular Questions<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"qodef-accordion-holder qodef-ac-default  qodef-accordion qodef-ac-boxed clearfix\">\n\t<h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">When is the 2025 BTC Francistown Marathon?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday 26<sup>th<\/sup> April 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">What is the event about?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 2025 BTC Marathon is an annual event targeted at national and international athletes with a special 5- kilometer peace run category for children. The distance categories are 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km.<\/li>\n<li>The Marathon is backed up by the BTC\u2019s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program which is run through the BTC Foundation which is one of the many ways BTC has reinforced its place as a company that advocates for and support community upliftment projects. This is driven by the strong belief that while corporate growth and profitability are essential, the company must pursue societal goals related to sustainability and development.<\/li>\n<li>The BTC Marathon 2025 will transform the lives of people in communities we operate in through giving back to the community to create positive impact.<\/li>\n<li>The Marathon is also poised to unearth a lot of talent and produce athletes that will represent the country at international level.<\/li>\n<li>The BTC Marathon 2025 will prove to be a lead in Team work as it has partnered with Francistown Athletics Club (FAC), a local athletic club registered with Botswana Athletics Authority (BAA) to assist with coordinating the BTC Francistown Marathon for inclusivity with the local the community.<\/li>\n<li>Proceeds from the Marathon will be donated to various charities and beneficiaries in the greater Francistown and North- East region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">Where will the event be?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The event will take place at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">What is the purpose and objective of the event?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Positively impact the lives of our communities in pursuit of social, economic and environmental sustainability.<\/li>\n<li>To provide a platform that offers opportunities for commercial mileage for host communities thus boosting the economy for the city of Francistown.<\/li>\n<li>To maintain, promote and support community upliftment projects throughout Botswana by partnering with stakeholders for long term sustainable projects.<\/li>\n<li>To offer a platform that may be used to drive sports developments from ground roots.<\/li>\n<li>To promote BTC as a company and brand and its products and services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">How do I access the event? Do I have to pay to attend?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can also register and pay at any BTC Shop countrywide by completing the registration form and pay over the counter.<\/li>\n<li>You can visit our online registration platform at\u00a0<strong><a style=\"color: #01925b;\" href=\"\/btc-francistown-marathon\/registration-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.btc.bw\/btc-francistown-marathon\/registration-form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0register and pay to participate in the Marathon.<\/li>\n<li>Registration is charged per race category as shown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"648\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\"><strong>Race Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\"><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"225\"><strong>Registration Fees Pula<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Full Marathon<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">42.2 km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Half Marathon<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">21.1km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">10 km Marathon<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">10km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">5km Fun Run<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">5km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Youth 15 &#8211; 17 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">5km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Peace Run (7yrs \u2013 14yrs)<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">3km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Wheelchair Open<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">10km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Wheelchair Open<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">5km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Corporate<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">21.1km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">3500 (Group of 10)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Corporate<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">10km<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">3000 (Group of 10)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">Are there any warm up activations\/events before main marathon day<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Dual activations are held every weekend in the North and South in partnership with activation partners.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N.B Dates, Venues and running routes for activations are shared through various communication platforms as follows;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>All BTC Digital Platforms (Facebook_BTC, Twitter_BTCBW, LinkedIn_BTC,\u00a0 Instagram @BTCBW )<\/li>\n<li>Activation partner\u2019s sites<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">Who needs to attend the BTC Francistown Marathon 2025?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Athletes<\/li>\n<li>Corporates, Small, Medium &amp; Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) Individuals<\/li>\n<li>Fitness entities<\/li>\n<li>The physically challenged members of our society<\/li>\n<li>Children<\/li>\n<li>The community as a whole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">What are the benefits of attending the BTC Francistown Marathon 2025?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taking part in an event that brings the community together<\/li>\n<li>Health and wellness<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to local and international athletics committees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">What are some of the topics that will be discussed?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wellness<\/li>\n<li>BTC Products and services<\/li>\n<li>Community initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><h5 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef_icon_close icon_close\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">Who may I contact should I need more information on the BTC Francistown Marathon 2025?<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please send your inquiry via email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:marathonenquiries@btc.bw\">marathonenquiries@btc.bw<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Website\u00a0<a style=\"color: #01925b;\" href=\"https:\/\/btc.bw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.btc.bw<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>BTC Contact Centre: 1333<\/li>\n<li>Via inbox through BTC digital platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;support-faq&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; 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