Controversy dampens BTC marathon
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
BAA had distanced itself from the marathon and warned its affiliates not to take part. However, the two later kissed and made up, but the damage was already done.
The marathon enjoyed over 3,000 participants in its inaugural year, but numbers diminished to below the targeted 2,500 runners for this edition with only 1,000 runners participating.
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