Tanzania, Aug. 10 -- Dar es Salaam. A total of Sh120 million will be up for grabs in prize money at this year's CRDB International Marathon, with organisers promising a bigger sporting and entertainment weekend highlighted by the appearance of American R&B star Trey Songz.

The marathon, scheduled for August 16 in Dar es Salaam, will feature a 42-kilometre full marathon, a half marathon, 10-kilometre and five-kilometre races, as well as a 65-kilometre cycling event.

CRDB Foundation Executive Director Tully Esther Mwambapa said the increased prize money is intended to attract more participants and motivate athletes to compete at a higher level.

Winners of the 42-kilometre race, in both the men's and women's categories, will each receive ...