17 February 2019 – Ministry of Revenue 5km Run took place today at Meskel Square where thousands of residents of a Addis Ababa from business community, government offices and different stake holders were part of. Athlete Mebratu G/egziabher won the 5km men’s race in time of 14:29 while athlete Birhan Mihretu won the women’s race in time of 16:30 and each claimed the Birr 25,000 top prize. Top ten athletes in the men and women race will get cash prize and a total of over 150,000 budget for prize.
H.E W/ro Adanech Abiebie Minster of Ministry of Revenue said “who have paid their taxes and who have run for this greater cause are all winners. We are a country of a great vision. In order to make our vision a reality, not only we will run for one day but run our everyday with hard work.”
Top 3 Ekite Athlete Results
Men
1. Mebratu G/egziabher 14:29
2. Dejen Regasa 14:30
3. Kinde Derese 14:31
Women
1. Birhan Mihretu 16:30
2. Debash Kelale 16:36
3. Alem Tsegaye 16:52
