Maputo hosts 7th FNB Maputo 10K race
The annual race celebrates Maputo's 139th anniversary with a new route through city avenues.
Maputo will host the 7th edition of the FNB Maputo 10K- Corrida das Acácias on November 15. This annual sporting event is part of the city's anniversary celebrations.
This year, participants will run along major avenues for the first time, offering a new perspective of the city. Dennis Mbingo, FNB Moçambique's Administrator-Delegate, stated the race is an invitation to rediscover Maputo and feel its energy. Osvaldo Faquir, Maputo City Council's Councillor for Education, Culture and Sport, added that the race promotes healthy lifestyles and city pride.
The event, also known as the Corrida das Acácias, is a celebration of the city, community, and healthy living. Partners include the Maputo City Council and the Maputo City Athletics Association, with Coca-Cola Moçambique and Hollard Moçambique as official sponsors.
Why it mattersMaputo residents and visitors will participate in a city-wide running event celebrating the capital's anniversary and promoting healthy lifestyles.