Bekoji 100 Film Premiere

In January 2019, GGRF organized The Bekoji 100: Ethiopia's first ultra relay for and by girls. 48 runners, 100 miles, one day. A historic relay for women's empowerment and peace.

We’re proud to launch the Bekoji 100 film! The film is premiering at the No Man’s Land Flagship Film Festival over March 5-8 and will continue to screen at festivals and events around the country over the next several months. Thank you to everyone who made the Bekoji 100 relay and film possible!

The Bekoji 100 short film explores the stories of Desta and Zabu, two adolescent female runners from Bekoji, Ethiopia who are supported by GGRF. As they embark on completing the first-ever 100 mile, ultra relay race across Ethiopia alongside international runners and their GGRF teammates, they share their athletic ambitions and the trials they face as young women.

Join GGRF for The Bekoji 100 film premiere and celebrations at the No Man's Land Film Festival in Denver, Colorado from ‪March 5-8th:

‪+ Friday, March 6th, 7:30PM: Bekoji 100 Film Premiere‬
‪+ Saturday, March 7th, 9:45AM-11:30AM: Run, panel discussion, and celebration of International Women's Day with GGRF and @allegrocoffee‬
‪+ Saturday, March 7th, 3:10 - 3:40PM: Presentation and Q&A with Julia Hanlon and Kayla Nolan. ‬

Get more information on the GGRF events happening over the International Women's Day weekend and learn about upcoming screenings in cities near you on the GGRF Bekoji 100 Film page: https://www.girlsgottarun.org/bekoiji100film

Watch the Bekoji 100 film trailer.