Musabvunda back for the fourth time in a row

Takudzwa Chitsiga

Zimpapers Sports Hub

THE annual Musabvunda half-marathon and Family Fun Day will be held at Blakiston Junior Primary School on May 10.

Organisers are anticipating a significant increase in participation.

The Family Fun Day will see athletes taking part in the 3km, 5km, 10km, and the 21km races.

Following last year’s successful event, which drew over 2,500 individuals, this year’s edition aims to double that number, expecting at least 5,000 attendees.

Running under the theme ‘Running For Wellness,’ the race will mark its fourth successive year.

The event will feature both competitive and recreational runners vying for medals, hampers and cash prizes.

Prominent local musicians, including Silent Killer, Volts JT, Tryson Chimbetu and Baba Harare, are set to provide entertainment after the race.

Event founder and organiser, Kudzai Pasipanodya, says he is confident they will meet all their targets.

“The preparations are going on very well and we are expecting a huge turnout of at least 5,000 participants because the event is a combination of the marathon and a Family Fun day,” he said.

“We will be having a lot of activities after the marathon.

“We will have kids’ games like jumping castles, we will also have sporting activities like powerlifting and snooker, throughout the day.

“We will also have entertainment from a number of musicians such as Silent Killer, Voltz TJ and Baba Harare, among others.

“So, it’s going to be a day full of excitement.”