The third edition of the XXL Energy Congo River Marathon, organized by Bracongo, will be held on June 4, 2023. Runners will be able to choose between three distances: 10 km, 21 km or 42 km, around Boulevard Tshatshi, in the town of the Gombe. La Bracongo held a press conference at the Key of the Castles to announce the event and encourage Congolese athletes to participate massively. The participation of 1500 runners is expected.
La Bracongo is proud to be a reliable partner and a quality choice for sport as a tool for promotion, tourism and development in the DRC. The XXL Énergie brand has been involved since the beginning of the marathon and wishes to continue to convey a positive and dynamic image of the country. La Bracongo is also a partner of the Congo River mini-marathon, scheduled for children on May 14.
Participation must be done on the dedicated website, for a registration fee of $5 including a t-shirt and a medal. The winners will have the chance to win a check and a plane ticket.
Many Congolese athletes have promised to give their all for this edition of the XXL Energy Congo River marathon and hope to be on the podium alongside renowned runners from other countries. The marathon is a unique chance to prove that sport is a tool for promotion, but also to show Congolese talents who are just waiting to be recognized.
In short, the XXL Energy Congo River Marathon will become an unmissable annual event for Congolese athletes, Kinshasa residents and foreign visitors. Bracongo will play a key role in promoting sport in the DRC, using its XXL Energy brand to strengthen the country’s image and attract more and more tourists and investors