Sports, opportunity, development and national unity towards sports, youth empowerment and community development.
The Kizimkazi Marathon has been established with several important objectives connecting sport, opportunity, development and national unity towards community sports and development.
To promote community participation in running, healthy lifestyles, youth empowerment and sustainable development through the Kizimkazi Marathon.
The initiative brings communities together through sport and encourages young people to discover opportunities in athletics, tourism, entrepreneurship and community development.
To create a platform where young people and athletes can participate in competitive and recreational sporting activities.
The marathon aims to encourage talent discovery, physical fitness, discipline and greater participation in sports.
To encourage young people, entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to prepare themselves for economic and social opportunities connected to community sports and development.
Potential opportunities may emerge in tourism, accommodation, transport, food and beverage services, cultural activities, technology, communication, entertainment, retail and other supporting industries.
To use the marathon as a platform for mobilizing support, partnerships and resources for selected community development initiatives.
The initiative aims to connect the excitement of sport with practical activities that can create positive and lasting benefits within communities.
To strengthen peace, national unity, hospitality, cooperation and solidarity among Tanzanians as the country moves towards community sports and development.
The marathon encourages people from different communities and backgrounds to come together through sport and celebrate the values that represent Tanzania.
To encourage people of different ages to recognize the importance of physical activity, exercise and healthy living.
To use the event as an opportunity to showcase Kizimkazi and Zanzibar, including their people, culture, hospitality, environment and tourism potential.
To create opportunities for collaboration between communities, government institutions, businesses, sponsors, development partners and other organizations that share an interest in youth, sports and community development.
The marathon connects the national momentum around community sports and development with practical participation in youth development, community action, health, tourism and partnership.
Learn how the marathon connects sport, youth participation, national awareness and community development towards community sports and development.
