Times Of Swaziland: OVER 6 000 FOR IMBUBE MARATHON

OVER 6 000 FOR IMBUBE MARATHON
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Machawe Fakudze on 21/09/2024 08:31:00


MBABANE – Over 6 000 runners are expected to push their limits, as Imbube
Marathon slogan goes, in the sixth edition of the country’s flagship race.
This was revealed by the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) Marketing and
Communications Officer, Magman Mahlalela. ENPF are the organisers of this road
challenge.
The slots for the lucrative race were sold out just two days ago. “It was
surprising this year, as the slots were quickly sold out. Both local and
international runners registered in large numbers. All race category slots have
been taken. We have over 1 500 runners coming from outside the country,”
Mahlalela said.
He also mentioned that most runners are from South Africa (SA), while some are
from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Australia, Zimbabwe and Kenya,
among others countries.
He stated that above 6 000 registered as it was their target. Those still
interested to participate in this year’s edition have the 3km race, which is
for free and the aerobics.
This race is scheduled for October 6 at Somhlolo National Stadium. Mahlalela was
speaking on Eswatini Television’s evening news on Wednesday.
race Details;
Event     Starting time
42.2km    5:30am
21.1km    6am
10km     6am
3.3km     6:30am