Palesa Moloinyane
Miles of Hope marathon, in partnership with Hill Busters and Mountain Kingdom Club, is hosting a women-focused marathon to celebrate Women’s Month.
The event aims to address challenges faced by women while promoting health, wellness, and bringing the community together through running.
Scheduled for August 30, the marathon will see runners start at St Michael’s and finish at Lekhalong la Baroa in Maseru.
More than just a sporting event, this initiative seeks to address the many challenges women face by offering a space for empowerment, healing, and dialogue.
Bafokeng Mofani from Hill Busters announced that the marathon will feature three race categories: 21km, 10km, and 5km, with cash prizes awarded to winners in all categories. He emphasised the deeper significance of this sporting event beyond competition.
“This program aims to bring women together to share skills, ideas, and support one another through conversation and exercise,” he stated.
Mofani explained that this represents their approach to addressing women’s challenges and honouring their strength through movement, unity, and purpose.
Rorisang Mabusela from Mountain Kingdom Club further highlighted that the marathon focuses on both mental and physical healing. He stressed the therapeutic benefits of running beyond mere fitness.
“Running is not just for fitness; it is for restoring the mind and building a healthier lifestyle, and therefore, through this marathon, we hope to bring people together and encourage a spirit of togetherness and care,” he stated.
In the spirit of community giving, Katleho Malefane indicated that organisers will establish a Hope Basket initiative. Participants and the public are encouraged to donate clothes and shoes, with these items subsequently distributed to underprivileged communities.
The conference, led by Miles of Hope, underscored that the marathon transcends mere competition and focuses on contributing to meaningful change. Organisers expect the event to spark important conversations among women, uplift communities, and establish a tradition of running for a cause.
Summary
- Scheduled for August 30, the marathon will see runners start at St Michael’s and finish at Lekhalong la Baroa in Maseru.
- More than just a sporting event, this initiative seeks to address the many challenges women face by offering a space for empowerment, healing, and dialogue.
- It is for restoring the mind and building a healthier lifestyle, and therefore, through this marathon, we hope to bring people together and encourage a spirit of togetherness and care,” he stated.
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