At least 200 athletes are set to compete in the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the Mzuzu City Half Marathon, scheduled for today at Mzuzu Stadium.
The event’s organizing committee chairperson Peter Mumba said preparations for the race were almost through.
“We expect this year’s edition to be bigger and better than the previous ones. We are confident that we are fully prepared for the event. People should expect more excitement.
“In the first and second editions we saw stiff competition from the athletes which is good for the growth of athletics in Malawi. This year, we anticipate an even better time, making the competition more thrilling. Additionally, we will have relay races inside the stadium and various activities to add to the fun,” Mumba said.
Athletics Malawi General Secretary Nicholas Kanyenda said the half marathon was crucial in athlete development.
“Events like these provide a platform for athletes to test their potential and improve their performance. More importantly, they help us identify talent for international competitions,” Kanyenda said.
This year’s top finishers in both the men’s and women’s categories will receive K1.5 million each, with the runners-
up pocketing K1 million apiece. Third-place finishers will take home K500,000 each.
In last year’s edition, Chikondi Mwanyali won the men’s category, completing the 21km race in 1:06:00, while Fostiner Mbeba claimed victory in the women’s race with a time of 1:22:00.
A significant change this year is that Athletics Malawi is managing the event for the first time, after the Malawi National Council of Sports handed over the responsibility following its management of the first two editions.
In addition to the main race, the event will also feature fun runs and relay races, promising an action-packed day for both athletes and spectators.
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