The Diacore Gaborone Marathon is the longest running marathon for charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in Botswana. With over 5000 participants registered in 2014, the Marathon is fast gaining popularity with a target of crossing 7000 registrations in 2015.
The marathon is governed by the International Association of Athletics Federations and the Botswana Athletics As- sociation. It is open for to ages 19 and up, and the race is a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon in Durban and Piet- ermaritzburg, South Africa, and the 2012 Olympic Marathon in London.