Kenyan billionaire Julius Mwale who owns Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) is set to host the inaugural Marathon on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
According to a statement released by the race organizers, the competition will be staged at the city’s five districts. The districts within MMTC include Plaza, Grid, Airport, Golf and Industrial districts.
“MMTC hosted some of Kenya’s top athletes in preparation for the Marathon races which will traverse the City’s five districts.
“The races will include the 1600 meters road race, the 5 KM run, 10 KM run, Half Marathon and full 42 KM Marathon,” the statement read in part.
A total of 3,000 runners are expected to participate in the races which will be also graced by international athletes.
“The races will be run on over 150 KM of road network in the city with an additional 180 km of trails providing a challenging terrain through the five districts,” MMTC added.
The race is expected to help Mwale Medical and Technology City become a talent-nurturing hub in the region. It also expected to help upcoming athletes to get a platform to showcase their talents.
In January 2023, Mwale Medical and Technology City unveiled the final renderings of a world-class multiplex sports arena in its Airport District.
The new multi-billion shillings sports arena will cement Mwale Medical and Technology City as a global leading talent and entertainment center and support sports medicine and tourism.
“The multiplex arena will add to our 36-hole Hamptons golf course which is located in the Golf District of MMTC.
“The multiplex sports arena will host all sports including soccer, rugby, basketball, Tennis, hockey, volleyball, American football and swimming,” Mwale Medical and Technology City stated.
Other activities like concerts, forums, Virtual reality, and additional revenue generators will be hosted for maximum utilization of the arena.
Golf courses that meet international standards are already set in the new program touted to revolutionize sports in the region and place the tycoon as a national powerhouse.
