MR PACE RACE ON

Sports Reporter

ORGANISERS of the Mr Pace Post Insurance Road Race have said they are on track in their preparations for the competition scheduled for this weekend in Harare.

Participants will compete in 21km, 10km, 5km and 1km races tomorrow.

The half-marathon will start and finish at the National Sports Stadium.

Mr Pace Athletics Club chairperson, Collen Makaza, said they are fine-tuning their preparations for the competition.

“We are on track. I think from our last meeting on preparations, the route marking was done.

“It’s becoming a big race and an annual event. So, in terms of numbers, we have increased the numbers,” said Makaza.

Some of the athletes expected to take part include Miriam Sibanda, Wellington Varevi, Precious Makaza, and Wayne Kabondo.

“I think those ones are some of the top athletes we are expecting.

“This year, the race is running under the theme: ‘Mental Health Wellness’.

“We are hopeful of athletes posting better times because our route is a flat course.

“So, we are hopeful of faster times than last year,” Makaza said.

Kabondo is set to compete in the half-marathon and is going for the title.

“This is my first time competing in the race. I am expecting a win because it’s being hosted by our club. I run for Mr Pace and they are the race organisers, so I am trying hard to focus on the win.

“So far, my training is going well. I don’t have any challenges right now. I don’t know what will happen on the day but I will try my best to produce good results for the club.”