An old adage, 'We rise by lifting others,' has manifested through the CRDB Bank Marathon after this year being recognized and registered internationally due to the outstanding milestones reached last year. The Bank's Director of Corporate Affairs, Tully Esther Mwambapa, announced the international registration during the symposium to announce the 2021 CRDB Bank Marathon season held at Century Cinemax, Aura Mall Dar es Salaam. The international marathon endorsement body (AMIS), in collaboration with the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics), has certified the marathon and it is listed among the international marathon. Therefore, unlike last year's edition, the Bank will run the marathon by international standards this time around. The race measurement team from South Africa was in the country to measure the routes in April, and they will come in July to help in the preparation of the marathon.

This years' CRDB Bank Marathon promises to be more competitive and entertaining as many international athletes are expected to register and participate. Tully noted that the marathon is scheduled to take place on 15th August 2021 at the Green grounds, Oysterbay Dar es Salaam, and it will feature 42.2 km (marathon), 21.1 km (half-marathon), 10 km, and 5 km (fun run) and 65 km of the cycling race. "The marathon will attract many international media houses, and I'm sure some of our local talents who will perform well at the event will attract the eye of international athletics companies who can offer them deals," she added. The 2021 CRDB Bank International Marathon is also anticipated to provide more business opportunities to Tanzanians and boost the tourism sector. More than 5,000 runners are expected to take part in this year's marathon.  

The athletes who would like to compete in the marathon have to register online through the marathon's website www.crdbbankmarathon.co.tz and pay TZS 30,000 for individuals and TZS 25,000 for those in groups. Participants can make payments at their convenience via SimBanking, CRDB Wakala, mobile wallets, or credit cards.A total of TZS 500 Million is projected to be raised through registration for the race. The Bank will use the money to support heart surgery for children with heart defects at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) and the construction of the Ocean Road Cancer Institute Call Center (ORCI). The Athletics Tanzania (AT), Acting Secretary-General, Ombeni Zavalla, thanked the Bank for hosting the marathon, saying it is one of the events whose proceeds go to the needy in the society. She assured the Bank full cooperation from the association. Last years' CRDB Bank Marathon raised more than TZS 200 Million, which was donated to Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) to help surgeries of 100 children with congenital heart defects, thanks to the 4,000 participants. The event was graced by the then Vice President, Mama Samia Suluhu Hassan, who applauded the Bank for supporting government efforts to improve the delivery of health services.

"They say whoever saves a life saves the world; this should not end today. Let us continue to support JKCI in their remarkable work that brings hope to our children, their families, and our nation as a whole," she said during the event last year. Tully said this year's race is implementing President Samia's directives not to end last year. She called upon all Tanzanians, individuals, and corporates to join hands with the CRDB Bank by registering and sponsoring the marathon. She thanked last year's partners for their support that contributed to the marathon's success. CRDB Bank Marathon partners include JKCI, Sanlam, Strategies, Alliance, Cool Blue, and EFM. While this year's race is expected to be highly competitive due to the participation of many international runners, in last year's race, prominent Tanzanian runners Faulina Abdi and Joseph Panga won gold medals. Faulina, who is in the national team that's slated to compete in this year's Tokyo Olympics in Japan - clocked 1:16:13 to win the top prize. The second winner in the women category was Angelina Daniel, who clocked 1:17:30; the third winner was Marcelina Isabua, who clocked 1:18:14.In the men's category, Panga clocked 1:01:30, while Gabriel Geay and Fabiano Joseph finished in the second and third places after clocking 1:03:39 and 1:04:31, respectively.Boniface Ngwata won the men's 42km in cycling, while Jamila Abdul won in the women's category. There were also Men and Women's 10km races.

The winners were Mathayo Yamhenda in the men's category, while the lady's event saw Angelina Mboya clinching the top prize.   , 'We rise by lifting others,' has manifested through the CRDB Bank Marathon after this year being recognized and registered internationally due to the outstanding milestones reached last year. The Bank's Director of Corporate Affairs, Tully Esther Mwambapa, announced the international registration during the symposium to announce the 2021 CRDB Bank Marathon season held at Century Cinemax, Aura Mall Dar es Salaam. The international marathon endorsement body (AMIS), in collaboration with the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics), has certified the marathon and it is listed among the international marathon. Therefore, unlike last year's edition, the Bank will run the marathon by international standards this time around. The race measurement team from South Africa was in the country to measure the routes in April, and they will come in July to help in the preparation of the marathon. This years' CRDB Bank Marathon promises to be more competitive and entertaining as many international athletes are expected to register and participate.

Tully noted that the marathon is scheduled to take place on 15th August 2021 at the Green grounds, Oysterbay Dar es Salaam, and it will feature 42.2 km (marathon), 21.1 km (half-marathon), 10 km, and 5 km (fun run) and 65 km of the cycling race. "The marathon will attract many international media houses, and I'm sure some of our local talents who will perform well at the event will attract the eye of international athletics companies who can offer them deals," she added. The 2021 CRDB Bank International Marathon is also anticipated to provide more business opportunities to Tanzanians and boost the tourism sector. More than 5,000 runners are expected to take part in this year's marathon.  The athletes who would like to compete in the marathon have to register online through the marathon's website www.crdbbankmarathon.co.tz and pay TZS 30,000 for individuals and TZS 25,000 for those in groups. Participants can make payments at their convenience via SimBanking, CRDB Wakala, mobile wallets, or credit cards.A total of TZS 500 Million is projected to be raised through registration for the race.

The Bank will use the money to support heart surgery for children with heart defects at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) and the construction of the Ocean Road Cancer Institute Call Center (ORCI). The Athletics Tanzania (AT), Acting Secretary-General, Ombeni Zavalla, thanked the Bank for hosting the marathon, saying it is one of the events whose proceeds go to the needy in the society. She assured the Bank full cooperation from the association. Last years' CRDB Bank Marathon raised more than TZS 200 Million, which was donated to Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) to help surgeries of 100 children with congenital heart defects, thanks to the 4,000 participants. The event was graced by the then Vice President, Mama Samia Suluhu Hassan, who applauded the Bank for supporting government efforts to improve the delivery of health services."They say whoever saves a life saves the world; this should not end today. Let us continue to support JKCI in their remarkable work that brings hope to our children, their families, and our nation as a whole," she said during the event last year.

Tully said this year's race is implementing President Samia's directives not to end last year. She called upon all Tanzanians, individuals, and corporates to join hands with the CRDB Bank by registering and sponsoring the marathon. She thanked last year's partners for their support that contributed to the marathon's success. CRDB Bank Marathon partners include JKCI, Sanlam, Strategies, Alliance, Cool Blue, and EFM. While this year's race is expected to be highly competitive due to the participation of many international runners, in last year's race, prominent Tanzanian runners Faulina Abdi and Joseph Panga won gold medals. Faulina, who is in the national team that's slated to compete in this year's Tokyo Olympics in Japan - clocked 1:16:13 to win the top prize. The second winner in the women category was Angelina Daniel, who clocked 1:17:30; the third winner was Marcelina Isabua, who clocked 1:18:14.In the men's category, Panga clocked 1:01:30, while Gabriel Geay and Fabiano Joseph finished in the second and third places after clocking 1:03:39 and 1:04:31, respectively. Boniface Ngwata won the men's 42km in cycling, while Jamila Abdul won in the women's category. There were also Men and Women's 10km races. The winners were Mathayo Yamhenda in the men's category, while the lady's event saw Angelina Mboya clinching the top prize.