HIBAPRESS – A. Mohyawi
The city of Kenitra witnessed, this morning, Sunday, December 28, 2025, the organization of the fifth edition of the international road race over a distance of 10 kilometers, in commemoration of the seventieth anniversary of the glorious Independence Day, in a major sporting event that combined celebrating national symbolism and the spirit of high sporting competition.
Supervising the start of this sporting event was Abdelhafid Al-Baghdadi, Secretary-General of the Kenitra Prefecture, starting at ten in the morning in front of the prefecture headquarters, in the presence of a number of official figures, including the Pasha of the city, Benacher Al-Araba, and the Deputy Head of the Municipal Council, Ahmed Dahim, and the commander of the Second Administrative Annex, Yanis Koutar, in addition to the regional commander of the auxiliary forces, and representatives of national security, as well as economic, associative, sports and media figures, headed by the General Manager of Al-Qataria Company, Taha Beihou.
The organization of this race falls within the framework of a partnership between the Moroccan Association of Friends of Road Races and the Municipality of Kenitra, with the support of the prefecture, and under the supervision of the Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation, with the aim of encouraging the practice of sports, consolidating the culture of physical health care, and enhancing Kenitra's position as a city capable of hosting national and international sporting events.
This edition witnessed significant participation of approximately 1,500 runners from various age groups, including an elite group of Moroccan champions, along with runners from African countries, which gave the race a high technical level and a strong competitive character, which was met with approval by the followers and those interested in athletics.
The event also recorded a massive public presence along the race course, where citizens lined up to cheer on the participants, in a scene that reflects the link between the residents of Kenitra and this annual sporting event, which has become a prominent stop in the local sports agenda.
On the organizational side, the local and security authorities mobilized various logistical and human resources to ensure the success of the race and ensure the safety of the participants, which contributed to the competitions passing in an atmosphere of discipline and sportsmanship.
It is expected that this sporting celebration will conclude with the crowning of the first winners with significant financial prizes, pending the official announcement of the final results, in an edition that once again confirms the ability of the city of Kenitra to reconcile the commemoration of major national events and the consolidation of sports as a lever for local development and radiance.
