The traditional Olympic Day Run that is annually organised by the Gambia National Olympic Committee will be held this year on Saturday July 7, Modou Demba,Development, Officer at the GNOC has revealed.

Over 1000 students to be drawn from the various schools in the Greater Banjul Area are expected to take part in this year’s race that will commence at the Gambega premises, in Kanifing.

Demba said this year’s race will comprise three categories, namely 3 km for Lower Basic pupils, 5 km for Upper Basic pupils, as well as 10 km for the Senior Secondary schools.