30/09/2026
THIRD EDITION EAGLES MARATHON LAUNCHED
Eagles Ladies Club has launched the third edition of the Eagles Marathon, slated for 06 December, 2026 at the Zambia National Service (ZNS) Headquarters Garrison in Chamba Valley, Lusaka, with proceeds aimed at supporting the completion of Tom Fara Hospital in Mpika, Muchinga Province.
Speaking during the media briefing to officially announce the marathon and unveil the sponsors as well as kit, Minister of Green Economy and Environment Honourable Dr Gilbert Siame noted that the initiative brings together physical wellness, community participation and improved access to healthcare.
The Minister has asserted how health facilities remain critical to improving the wellbeing of communities, noting that the Tom Fara Hospital has the potential to bring essential health services closer to people in Mpika and surrounding areas.
“Every participant who registers for this marathon is making a noble contribution to this course”.
He has highlighted how the marathon also promotes healthy lifestyle which is critical in overall wellbeing.
The Hon Minister has since called for increased participation and support from individuals, communities, the private sector, traditional leaders and other stakeholders, saying collective action can contribute significantly to improving community welfare.
“When the community comes together, great things happen. We can achieve greater things when we work together”.
And Eagles Ladies Club Patron Mrs Angela Solochi has declared that the third edition of the Eagles Marathon marks another step in the Club’s efforts to mobilise resources towards the completion of the hospital.
The Patron has indicated that this year’s theme, “Building Hope With Every Stride,” captures the purpose of the event, which goes beyond sport to supporting access to quality healthcare.
“Every registration matters. Every sponsorship matters. Every partnership matters. Every donation, whether financial or in kind, matters”.
She has pledged her Club’s readiness to remain committed to accountability and transparency in the use of resources raised through the marathon.
Mrs Solochi has revealed that the construction of the Hospital has reached lintel level, with more resources still required to complete and operationalise the hospital.
“This marathon is not simply about who crosses the finish line first. It is about what we can build together,” the Patron has observed.
She has since called on athletes, families, companies, Government Institutions, cooperating partners, sports organisations, churches, civil society organisations and communities to get on board and support the initiative.
Meanwhile, the ZNS Commander Lieutenant General Engineer Maliti Solochi II has reaffirmed the Service’s support of the initiative till completion.
The 2026 Eagles marathon will feature 6km, 10km, 21.1km half and 42.2km categories, alongside the Commanders’ Executive Walk and Run.
The marathon has already attracted corporate support, with Zanaco Bank contributing K1 million, Indo Zambia Bank K800,000.00; SARO K700,000.00; Bayport K150,000.00; LOLC Finance K150,000.00; Liberty Life Insurance K150,000.00; and Lusaka Press Club K60,000.00.
Last year’s edition attracted more than 4,000 professional and non-professional runners, with the Club this year targeting even greater participation.
