A group of participants posing for a photo after their run for peace at Kigali International Peace Marathon on Sunday, June 9. The 19th edition of the race attracted 10,183 athletes from 35 countries. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kenyans once again dominated the podium at the 2024 Kigali International Peace Marathon (KIPM) on Sunday, June 9.
The annual race had three race categories; the 42 km full marathon, the 21 km half marathon and the 10 km fun run for peace on Sunday
The 19th edition, which attracted 10,183 athletes from 35 countries, saw Kenyan runners paraded with nine out of a possible 12 medals.
The Kigali International Peace Marathon is organized annually by the Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) in partnership with the Ministry of Sports.
The race symbolizes Rwanda's resilience and rebirth following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and has promoted peace since its inception in 2005.
The New Times Photographer Dan Gatsinzi covered the race and brought pictures for highlights.
The 19th edition attracted 10,183 athletes from 35 countries.
Professional athletes during the competition. The 19th edition attracted 10,183 athletes from 35 countries on Sunday, June 9.
The 19th edition attracted 10,183 athletes from 35 countries. The annual race had three race categories; the 42 km full marathon, the 21 km half marathon and the 10 km fun run for peace on Sunday.
The Kigali International Peace Marathon is organized annually by the Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) in partnership with the Ministry of Sports.
The annual race had three race categories; the 42 km full marathon, the 21 km half marathon and the 10 km fun run for peace on Sunday
Some of the 10,183 athletes from 35 countries who turned up for the race on Sunday
Run for Peace participants during the annual race that has attracted over 10,000 participants.
Kenyans cheer during the race. The 19th edition, attracted 10,183 athletes from 35 countries
Some of the 10,183 athletes from 35 countries who turned up for the race on Sunday, seen here take photos of runners.
The race symbolizes Rwanda's resilience and rebirth following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and has promoted peace since its inception in 2005.
The Kigali International Peace Marathon is organized annually by the Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) in partnership with the Ministry of Sports.
Ange Kagame also participated in the 19th edition of Kigali International Peace Marathon
Over 10,000 athletes participated in Sunday's race in Kigali, as the competition marked the 19th edition
Participants during the 19th edition of the race.
Runners cheer on fans at Kisimenti. The annual race has attracted over 10,000 participants from 35 countries all over the world.
The race symbolizes Rwanda's resilience and rebirth following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and has promoted peace since its inception in 2005.
Participants of Run for Peace category take selfie during the race
The annual race had three race categories; the 42 km full marathon, the 21 km half marathon and the 10 km fun run for peace on Sunday
A participant with his camera capturing images of the 19th edition of the competition
Kigali International Peace Marathon started in 2005.
Participants cheer on the photographer as they posed for a photo
Two fans
A group of participants posing for a photo after their run for peace at Kigali International Peace Marathon on Sunday, June 9. The 19th edition of the race attracted 10,183 athletes from 35 countries. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Some of the 10,183 athletes from 35 countries who turned up for the race on Sunday
Rwanda Green Party chairperson Frank Habineza was among participants of the 19th edition of the race
Mayor of Kigali City Samuel Dusengiyumva chats with a delegate at the competition
The Kigali International Peace Marathon is organized annually by the Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) in partnership with the Ministry of Sports.
A professional athlete at the 2024 Kigali International Peace Marathon, on Sunday, June 9.
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Participants pose for a group photo
Rwanda’s Emmanuel Mutabazi and Emeline Imanizabayo struck bronze medals in the men and women’s half marathon respectively.
Winners pose for a group photo at the 2024 Kigali International Peace Marathon, on Sunday, June 9.
Winners in Half Marathon Women category
Winners pose for a group photo at the 2024 Kigali International Peace Marathon, on Sunday, June 9.
Kenyans yet again dominated the podium at the 2024 Kigali International Peace Marathon (KIPM) on Sunday.
Winners pose for a group photo at the 2024 Kigali International Peace Marathon, on Sunday, June 9.
Team Rwanda athletes pose for a group photo. Rwanda’s Emmanuel Mutabazi and Emeline Imanizabayo struck bronze medals in the men and women’s half marathon respectively.
Minister of Sports Mimosa Munyangaju in group photo with Team Rwanda runners. Rwanda’s Emmanuel Mutabazi and Emeline Imanizabayo struck bronze medals in the men and women’s half marathon respectively.