Tuku marathon back
Tue, January 21, 2025 | Zimbabwe
The 2025 Dr Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi Half Marathon is set to make a pulsating return to Pakare Paye Arts in Norton on February 2. Now in its fourth edition, this year’s event seeks to raise awareness about diabetes complications. This occasion also marks six years since Tuku’s passing. The Black Spirits leader succumbed to diabetes complications on January 23, 2019, at the age of 66. In the years since his death, several festivities have been organised to honour the life of this beloved icon. He was declared a national hero and laid to rest at his Madziwa homestead in Mashonaland Central Province, drawing fans from all walks of life. In celebration of Tuku’s life and legacy, his family, friends, and fans have established the Oliver Mtukudzi Half Marathon as a tribute to his memory. Participants can choose to compete in the 5km, 10km, or 21.1km races. In an interview with The Herald Arts, marathon director, Sylvia Sanyanga, said preparations were in full swing. ...
