THE 21KM MZUZU HALF MARATHON IS UNDERWAY IN THE CITY

The Mzuzu Half Marathon which has been organized by Malawi Council of Sports is underway. The registered athletes numbering to 133 are those who are participating in the competition in the Green City of Malawi this morning.

The winner will walk away with a sum of 1.5 million Kwacha, K1 million for the second position and K500,000 for the third place in both categories. The 21 kilometers Mzuzu City half marathon taking place today is the second edition, where the similar event was held last year. 

There will also be a relay race at the stadium of Mzuzu where 14 teams comprising of 4 racers will battle for a glory soon after the City's half marathon.

According to the Chairperson for Malaw National Council of Sports (MNCS) Dr Sunduzwayo Madise, the competition has been organized with an agenda of encouraging and promote the athletes in the country. In his remarks he said the competition also has a potential to promote tourism in the City of Mzuzu.

The 21-kilometre Mzuzu Half Marathon route will be Mzuzu Stadium- Saint John of God Hospital - Mzuzu Technical College - Mzuzu Airport- Clock Tower - Taifa Market and finish at Mzuzu Stadium. The marathon underway

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