Colleen Chitsa
Athletics lovers are in for a treat at popular entertainment spot Caravan Park in Masvingo when the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General of Police’s 21 km road race roars into life on March 25, 2023 at 0600 hours.
ZRP issued a statement confirming the race which would be run in different age group categories.
“Athletes will compete in 5, 10 and 21 kilometer categories which include wheelchair, masters, grandmaster and tertiary. Winners will walk away with various prizes.
“Registration fees are as follows: 10 and 21 km –ZW$ 5 000 and 5 km- ZW$ 2 000. Registration is being done online and will close on March 24, 2023,” read the statement.
Masvingo provincial police spokesperson inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said the event is open to everyone.
“Everyone is free to come and participate in the race,” said Dhewa.
Athletes will compete in 5km, 10km and 21km categories which include wheelchair, masters, grandmaster and tertiary among others.
Participants will be categorized in different age groups which are; Masters/mistresses category which ranges from 50-59years, Grandmasters/ mistresses from 60-69 years, veterans from 40-49 years and wheelchair category. There is also junior category for those below 20 years.
Those who wish to participate in the tournament are advised to register online and the registration will close on March 24 2023.
Winners in the 21 km cateogory will walk away with various prizes among them US$ 550 for winner, US$ 400 for second placed and US$ 300, US$ 200 and US$ 100 for fourth and fifth placed respectively. In the 1o km race, winner gets US$ 200, US$ 150 for second placed and US$ 100 for third placed for seniors. In the juniors category, the winner gets US$ 150 while second and third placed get US$ 125 and US$ 100 respectively. Those in wheelchairs will compete in 5 km race where the winner gets US$ 300 while first runner up gets US$ 150 and second runner up gets US$ 100.
The event sponsored by Old Mutual Zimbabwe will be officiated by the Commissioner General of Police, Godwin Matanga.
For more information, potential participants can contact Superintendent Chimukoko on (0242) 701848 or 0772 421 189 and Inspector Kangomba on (0242) 0716 299 673.
