Kampala — THE Police Anti Terrorism Unit will be on guard against terrorism threats at the MTN Kampala International marathon on Sunday.

Over 17,000 runners are expected to converge at Kololo Airstrip where the marathon will start and end. The event will start with the full marathon at 6.30am.

Action will continue with the half marathon 30 minutes later while the 10km event is set for 7.15am.

Aggrey Kagonyera, the organising committee chairman, yesterday said they were not taking anything for granted by involving security agencies to boost the Police personnel.

"What is paramount in this marathon is security for everyone competing and their property," Kagonyera explained.

"We want to make sure that by the end of the day, no one is hurt as it is with other international events."

At the same time, Red Cross will provide 15 ambulances and manpower to be stationed a different points throughout the route for first aid.

The race will also be shown on giant screens to be mounted at various points.