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Every Step Leaves a Mark<\/h2>\n
Running with Purpose<\/div>\n

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 \u201cRunning Milestones of Hope<\/strong>.\u201d The marathon reflects BTC\u2019s 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..\u201d<\/p>\n

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Every step connects people, creates opportunity and inspires positive change through the power of sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Impact That Continues Beyond Race Day<\/h2>\n

Through the BTC Francistown Marathon, communities have benefited from initiatives supporting education, health, sport, wellness, infrastructure and community development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OUR CSI JOURNEY<\/div>\n

Milestones of Community Impact<\/h2>\n

Over the years, the marathon has supported initiatives across Francistown, Tonota, Tutume, the North-East District and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2nd BTC Francistown Marathon<\/h3>\n
P298,210<\/div>\n

Schools, clinics, community facilities and athletics support across Francistown, Tutume and the North-East District.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3rd BTC Francistown Marathon<\/h3>\n
P380,000<\/div>\n

Community facilities, school furniture, clinic improvements and athletics support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4th BTC Francistown Marathon<\/h3>\n
P507,875<\/div>\n

ICT equipment, wheelchairs, hydroponic gardens, community upliftment and athletics support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5th BTC Francistown Marathon<\/h3>\n
P600,000<\/div>\n

Smart waste bins, outdoor fitness, library, wellness, play-centre and athletics initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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CSI INITIATIVES<\/div>\n

Where Every Milestone Makes a Difference<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Explore some of the community initiatives supported through the BTC Francistown Marathon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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