Eric NKURUNZIZA, of Magara Star Athletics Clubs, is the Champion of this Year with a record of 18.00 minutes for a 20 km race. This makes him champion twice since the Tour de Magara was launched in 2017. Eric is a native of Muramvya Province, in the Central part of Burundi, who currently lives and works in Magara, Rumonge Province, in the West-Southern part of Burundi.

The Star Athletics Academy is currently made of Gitaza Star AC based in Commune Muhuta, Magara Star AC based in Commune Bugarama, and Minago Star AC based in Commune Rumonge. The Academy is part of the NGD Star Sports Department of NGD Foundation. All its 3 Running and Cycling Athletics Clubs are located in Rumonge Province of Burundi.