Sithembinkosi L Jiyane
Sports Reporter
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\u200eBulawayo is set to come alive on Sunday, October 5, 2025, when the Highlanders Athletics Club hosts the much-anticipated Highlanders Half Marathon.
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\u200e The event promises to combine fitness, fun, and football spirit as runners of all levels lace up to support the Bosso cause.
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\u200eThe marathon, which kicks off at 6:00 AM from the Highlanders Club House, will feature three race distances, 21km, 10km, and 5km, ensuring that both seasoned athletes and beginners can take part. This year\u2019s event is not just a race; it is a celebration of health, community, and sport.
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\u200e From Fun Run to Half Marathon
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\u200eHighlanders Chairman Lawrence Phiri explained that last year the club launched its first initiative, a fun run, aimed at encouraging regular exercise and healthy living. Building on its success, this year the club is taking the concept further by introducing a half marathon.
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\u200e”As an athletics club, we realized the importance of encouraging communities to stay fit and proactive in managing their health. Regular running not only improves fitness but also helps in the early detection of health conditions”, Phiri said.
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\u200eTo complement the event\u2019s health focus, Highlanders have partnered with Zimbozabantu, who will provide free health testing services to all attendees, including checks for blood pressure, sugar levels, and weight.
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\u200e”We want to give everyone an opportunity to look after their health while enjoying sport,” Phiri added.
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\u200e Expanding Opportunities for All
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\u200eIn 2024, the club hosted 5km and 10km races, but this year they\u2019ve expanded to include a 21km distance.
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\u200e”This year, we\u2019ve added a 21km race to attract even more participants and give runners options based on their ability and interest,” Phiri explained.
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\u200eHe also stressed that the marathon is open to everyone, professional athletes, amateurs, juniors, and wheelchair participants.
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\u200e”We\u2019ve got the junior categories, the wheelchair category, and all race distances. Everyone is welcome to take part,” he said.
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\u200eA Broader Vision for Highlanders
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\u200eHighlanders Football Club, one of Zimbabwe\u2019s most iconic sports institutions, has evolved beyond football to embrace multiple sporting disciplines. With rugby, netball, basketball, volleyball, and more under its banner, Highlanders is building a legacy as a true sporting brand.
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\u200e”Highlanders started off as a football club, but we saw the need to expand. Not all talent is in football, some young people are gifted in other sports, and we want them to find a home here,” Phiri said.
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\u200eLooking ahead, the club plans to host more events, including track and field competitions and additional marathons. They are also developing a program to recruit and train young athletes in partnership with top coaches, with a formal launch planned for next year.
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\u200e”Our vision is to become a leading athletics club in Zimbabwe, not just hosting races but developing athletes and representing the country across all disciplines,” Phiri stated.
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\u200eThe upcoming half marathon is also part of Highlanders\u2019 preparations for their centenary celebrations in 2026.
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\u200e”Next year, Highlanders turns 100. We\u2019ll mark that milestone with a series of events, one of them being a marathon that will bring together the entire Bosso family,” Phiri confirmed.
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\u200eWith excitement building, the Highlanders Half Marathon is shaping up to be one of Bulawayo\u2019s most anticipated sporting events, bringing together fitness enthusiasts, football fans, and the wider community for a cause that goes far beyond the finish line.
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\u200e Registration and Participation Details
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\u200eRegistration for the marathon is already open. Forms are available at the Highlanders Club House and Office, while participants can also register online by scanning the event\u2019s QR code or paying via EcoCash merchant code 048798. The registration fee is $15.
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\u200eFor more information, interested runners can contact the organizers on +263 78 428 1749 or +263 77 236 1541, or follow the Highlanders Athletics Club on WhatsApp (+263 782 890 688), Facebook (@HighlandersAthleticsClub), and Twitter\/X (@HighlandersAthleticsClub).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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