Times Of Swaziland: IMBUBE MARATHON  TICKETS SOLD OUT

IMBUBE MARATHON  TICKETS SOLD OUT
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BY ASHMOND NZIMA on 05/10/2018 09:30:00


MBABANE – Imbube Marathon is indeed the country’s flagship long distance
race.
The celebrated event, which is the biggest marathon in Eswatini, takes
centre-stage at Somhlolo National Stadium on Sunday, starting at 6am. Swaziland
National Provident Fund (SNPF) Marketing Officer Mlungisi Dlamini confirmed that
entries for the race closed, with 2 100 already registered.
According to a correspondence copied to this publication, the 10km event proved
popular among runners and was sold out.
“More than 300 registered today (yesterday),” he said.
registered
This year’s edition will be attended by athletes coming from overseas
countries. Some of those who have registered are from the United States of
America and Europe, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and
Zambia, among other countries. Eyes will be on local athlete Sifiso Sibandze,
who is in chase of a treble after winning in all the two previous editions in
the marathon division.
All types of runners will be accommodated, as there are four categories. They
include a half marathon, as well 10km and 3.3km events.