The third edition of the Cimas iGo Half Marathon drew hundreds of runners to the First Capital Bank Sports Club on Sunday morning, turning the capital into a stage for sport, wellness, and a message focused squarely on men’s health.
Run under the theme “Champions of Empathy Inspiring Healthier Communities,” this year’s event highlighted prostate and testicular cancer awareness, part of Cimas Health Group’s broader push to encourage preventative health habits across Zimbabwe.
Races began before sunrise, with the 21km half marathon setting off at 5:30am, followed by the 10km at 5:45am and the 5km group at 6:00am.
Lazarus Munetsi claimed the top spot in the main event, finishing the half marathon in 1:32:57 and crossing the line ahead of more than 130 competitors.
In the shorter races, Brian Chingwa won the 5km in 17:53, while Tinashe Magada secured the 10km title with a time of 41:50.
Alongside seasoned runners were first-time participants like Ocean Nyamurusa, who completed his inaugural competitive race with visible pride.
“This was my first time taking part in a race. Until now, I focused on weekly training. I’ve always wanted to compete and see how my training holds up,” Nyamurusa said after crossing the finish line.
“Thanks to consistent training and discipline, I finally made it to the Cimas iGo Half Marathon.”
He hopes others will follow.
“I encourage people, especially those my age, to take up running to stay healthy and improve their well-being. It’s my hope that some of my colleagues will join me.”
The event reinforced Cimas iGo’s growing role in promoting physical activity and early detection of health conditions that often go unnoticed.
With increasing participation and a strong community focus, the half marathon has already become a fixture on Zimbabwe’s wellness calendar.
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