ATHLETE, COACH  KASSAHUN KABISO is the Founder and Executive Director of BRIGHT AFRICA RUN (EAST AFRICA WOMEN'S 5km RUN) Kassahun was named the NYRR Runner of the Decade for 2000-2009, having finished in the top 20 of the NYC Marathon five years in a row! Kassahun has won seven marathons in North America during his career, including the Vancouver International Marathon twice. He holds an incredible marathon PR of 2:13:59. Kassahun has coached with the Westchester Track Club Summer Scholastic Running Camp for the past 12 years. 2024 EAST AFRICAN WOMEN'S 5KM RUN Join us for our thrid annual 5km run to celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday, March 3rd! We welcome all women and girls to join us for a special running event in beautiful City of Hawassa, New Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia?? as we run, walk, and move in celebration of International Women's Day in 2024. Hawassa offers gorgeous resorts, lakes, cultural centers, and natural scenery. We encourage you to enjoy our city after you finish your race! Hawassa is just three hours and thirty minutes (275 kilometers) from Addis Ababa.

“ 2024 EAST AFRICAN WOMEN'S 5KM RUN Join us for our thrid annual 5km run to celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday, March 3rd! We welcome all women and girls to join us for a special running event in beautiful City of Hawassa, New Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia?? as we run, walk, and move in celebration of International Women's Day in 2024. Hawassa offers gorgeous resorts, lakes, cultural centers, and natural scenery. We encourage you to enjoy our city after you finish your race! Hawassa is just three hours and thirty minutes (275 kilometers) from Addis Ababa. ”