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Event · Endurance

Gabs 52 – Ultra Marathon

The Gabs 52 – Ultra Marathon is a proposed annual endurance race organised by Community Ventures Botswana. The event will start and finish at Court Five at the National Squash Centre in Gaborone, travelling approximately 26 kilometres towards the Boatle off-ramp and returning along the same route.

ProposedSportEvents
Three numbered endurance runners on the road toward Kgale Hill during the Gabs 52 Ultra Marathon

Objectives

  • Promote health and fitness
  • Grow sports tourism in Botswana
  • Support local business activity
  • Engage community participation

Target beneficiaries

  • Runners
  • Volunteers
  • Local businesses
  • Sport-tourism visitors

Key activities

  • Endurance running
  • Community participation
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Athlete hospitality
  • Route safety and stewarding

Expected impact

  • Signature endurance event for Botswana
  • Increased visitor activity
  • Community pride and participation

Partnership opportunities

  • Title sponsorship
  • Route and safety partners
  • Hydration and nutrition partners
  • Media partners
  • Hospitality partners