All Set for Mzuzu City Half Marathon this Weekend
Mzuzu City Half Marathon Organizing Committee says all is set for the first ever Mzuzu Marathon.
Speaking on the preparedness of the event on Tuesday afternoon Organizing Committee Chairperson Peter Mumba says more than 70 athletes have registered for the event slated for Sunday, 5 March 2023.
“We have over 70 athletes and several international athletes have shown interest in taking part and many more are expected to register we will know the exact figure come Friday”,
Mumba added that the committee has engaged City residents in an awareness campaign for people to cheer and give space to the participants in the route set for the marathon and further appealed to sponsors to assist the committee as only three companies has assisted and pledged to assist the committee.
“The awareness campaign is going on well so that we do not have inconveniences during the marathon, so far only Medhealth, Rab Processars and Itel have assisted us, we are therefore still calling on companies to assist, our budget is K27 Million we still have a way to go.” Mumba said.
Speaking on part of Technical Sub Committee Alick Phiri says they are making sure all athletes are meeting the eligibility requirements set for the marathon.
“Some of the requirements are that the athlete should be over 18 and should have a medical certificate as indicated on the registration form and the registration is still open for now “. Phiri.
Mzuzu City Council Public Relations Officer Macdonald Gondwe says the council is geared and ready to see the first ever marathon to be hosted in Mzuzu city as it will boost tourism and business in the city.
The 21 Kilometers half marathon will start at St Johns Hospital to Mzuzu Technical, Chiputula, Zigwagwa to Mataifa and Stadium before repeating the route and finishing at Mzuzu Stadium.
The winners will walk away with K1 000 000 with the second getting MK 700 000 and third placed K500 000 for both Ladies and Mens categories with the record breaker getting extra K500 000.
