Category: Event Update!

Online registration for the 13th annual JP Morgan Corporate Challenge opens this coming Monday, November 23.

Johannesburg’s largest and most anticipated after-work sporting/social event will take place on Thursday, April 7 2016, with another capacity crowd of 13 000 entrants expected to enter.

The one-of-a-kind 5.6km company road race has sold out for 12 consecutive years with more than 13 000 entrants from 227 companies participating in the 2015 addition. Companies are urged to start registration as soon as possible to avoid the disappointment.

The 2016 JP Morgan Corporate Challenge will once again be hosted at the Wanderers Club, and will run through the Melrose suburb while being held for first time in the month of April.

Registration is R150 per entry and the first 50 company captains to begin their registration will receive a JP Morgan Corporate Challenge sports bag. The Corporate Challenge promotes a healthy work-life balance while promoting camaraderie among the business community.

The must-attend event will culminate with some top-class entertainment with this year’s post-race concert being headlined by Beatenberg, who will get participants moving with their fresh pop sounds.

The 2015 JP Morgan Corporate Challenge attracted South African sporting and entertainment celebrities such as cricket legend Pat Symcox, Paralympian Gold Medalist Natalie du Toit, models Maps Maponyane and Kerry McGregor and TV personalities Dan Nicholl and Tumisho Masha.

For more information on the registration process please call 0860 460 906 or email Johannesburg@jpmorganchasecc.com for further information.

With the ninth edition of the annual Greater Edendale Race being hosted this Sunday, 15 November 2015, the organisers have called on runners to be part of the popular community road-running event.

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) will once again host the race at the FNB Wadley Stadium in Georgetown, Edendale as part of its social responsibility programme.

Over the years, the race has been attracting nearly 2 000 participants on an annual basis. Prize money totalling nearly R15 000 is up for grabs with a generous first prize of R2 500 for the First Man and First Woman over the finish line respectively.

The first three walkers over the finish line for both the men’s and women’s race will also be rewarded. Additionally, every finisher will take home a medal in addition to all 10km runners receiving an Edendale 10km Race T-shirt.

The race is a major attraction for local schools, with grand prizes for those schools with the most number of finishers. Safety and security is overseen by SAPS and the local traffic police, as well as sixty marshals who will be on duty on the day.

The entry fee for the 10km race is R30 and participants must be at least 15 years old to run it. Temporary licenses will be available at the Registration Desk at a cost of R10 for those runners who are not licensed members of running clubs. Anyone over 9 years old may enter the 5km Fun Run which forms part of the world renowned AIMS Children’s Series Race. The entry fee is R20 but free for school children.

The event is run under the auspices of the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF), Athletics South Africa (ASA) and KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA).

Pre-entries are currently being taken at Comrades Marathon House (weekdays between 08h00 and 16h30). The local race organizing committee will be at the FNB Wadley Stadium taking entries on Saturday, 14 November 2015 from 11h00 to 14h00. Registration will also be open on the day of the race from 05h00 to 07h00.

CMA Chairperson, Macdonald Chitja says, ‘We would like to thank our partners in this event, the Msunduzi Municipality and Msunduzi Pietermaritzburg Tourism Association who have been supporting this event since its inception. We would also like to thank the Department of Sport and Recreation and our volunteers whose dedication and commitment is vital to the success of the race.’

The 42 kilometre Marathon

The 42 kilometre marathon has a total gain of 458 metres, which means that there are plenty of hills for the hill climbers to enjoy.

The route starts out downhill but there are a number of nasty climbs before the half-way mark.

Unfortunately, the half way mark heralds the point at which the marathon starts climbing so you definitely should leave plenty of energy in your tank for the last half of the race.

For more information on the actual route, click here (https://www.modernathlete.co.za/stories/soweto-marathon-route-description)

The 21 kilometre half marathon

With its total gain of 188 metres, the half marathon certainly isn’t short of hills.

However, like its longer cousin, this race distance starts with downhills.

Runners shouldn’t be fooled as the second half of the race includes most of the uphills.

For more information on the actual route, click here (https://www.modernathlete.co.za/stories/soweto-half-marathon-route-description)

The 10 kilometre run

Although it is way shorter than either the marathon or the half marathon, the 10 km route also has its fair share of hills.

However, the route is mostly downhill until around the seven kilometre mark, where it starts climbing.

This climbing takes up most of the remainder of the race, so it is definitely advised that runners keep energy for this section.

For more information on the actual route, click here (https://www.modernathlete.co.za/stories/soweto-marathon-10-km-route-description)

In spite of only opening at 09:00 this morning, hundreds of athletes registered for the Soweto Marathon have already collected their race packs.

Race pack collection is currently taking place at Johannesburg Stadium, corner of Currie and Staib streets, New Doornfontein.

So, if you are on your way there today, or plan to go there either tomorrow or Saturday, make sure you’ve got the following:
• Your ChampionChip (unless you are hiring or purchasing one, in which case it’ll be in your race pack);
• Your ID, driver’s licence or passport;
• Your confirmation of registration slip;
• Your student card or a letter from your school (if you are a school pupil);

If you are unable to pick up your race pack yourself, print out a letter of authorisation (as found on the website www.sowetomarathon.com/racepacks ) and give it to someone else to collect it for you. However, they would need to take with them your confirmation slip, a copy of your ID/passport/driver’s licence and your ChampionChip.

Race pack collection takes place from 09:00 to 18:00 on Thursday 29 October, Friday on 30 October and Saturday 31 October.

For more information, go to www.sowetomarathon.com/racepacks

The 2015 Totalsports Women’s Race series saw just under 13 000 runners and walkers join forces in Durban, Johannesburg and Stellenbosch where they ran their city in support of PinkDrive.

As a result of the tremendous support received from entrants, event organisers were able to donate a generous sum of R67 432 to this deserving beneficiary.

PinkDrive is a Non-Profit Company (NPC) that is committed to improving breast cancer awareness, education, and providing and offering breast health services to women across South Africa.

“We love the Totalsports Women’s Race,” says Noelene Kotschan, PinkDrive Founder and CEO.

“The series is a highlight on our events calendar. Runners were treated to superb routes, awesome on route entertainment and an overall fun vibe. Each event offered us a unique platform to reach out to thousands of women (and men), in so doing allowing us to bring home the message that “early detection” really does save lives. All monies raised will go towards keeping our mobile mammography units on the road. We also aim to build more mobile units. The funding received from these events will definitely make a difference in our PINK lives.”

According to Carmen Garzouzie, Head of Totalsports, the Totalsports Women’s Race is a token of recognition to all women.

“Through the Totalsports ‘Women Run This City’ movement we acknowledged that female athletes cannot be ignored. We are committed to inspiring and empowering women, through sport, to take control of their lives and of their health. In staying true to our cause, it was vital that we raised awareness for breast cancer as it affects one out of 26 women in South Africa. We are therefore extremely proud to support PinkDrive and are even more proud to associate our event with the superb work that they do.”

Online entries for the 2016 Totalsports Women’s Race (Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town) will open on Monday, 1 February 2016.

The FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN was named “Race of the Year” at the Western Province Athletics Annual Awards function held in Cape Town this past weekend.

The WPA Awards evening was a prestigious event that that brought together athletes, clubs, race organisers, coaches, technical officials and administrators from across the Western Province to celebrate the athletic achievements of individuals and clubs committed to the sport.

Sue Forge, general manager for Western Province Athletics congratulated the team on their excellent achievement.

“The FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN was named the winner out of a pool of prominent road running events, some of which are the biggest in the country. We are extremely proud to play host an event of this stature and are confident that it will continue to grow in success,” said Forge.

The FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN took Cape Town by storm in May this year when it saw close to 10 000 runners line up at the start in Woodbridge Island on a perfect winter’s day. The race also took “Race of the Month” at the same function.

“We were over the moon when we heard we had won the awards, as they recognise the hard work that Stillwater Sports and Brackenfell Athletics Club has put into creating something special for runners,” said Sue Ullyett, event manager for the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN.

“This innovative, unique road running event has turned road running on its head and demonstrated that South Africa can deliver an event that equals those found overseas,” she added.

It is a fast, flat 12km route that attracts runners from all walks of life – from local and international running champions to fun-runners who join to dress up and enjoy the live music. The route starts in Milnerton, follows the coastline, past key landmarks, and finishes outside FNB offices at Portside building in Bree Street. The 2016 event takes place on Sunday 15 May.

Online entries for 2016 will open on Sunday, 15 November 2015 at 10:00.

Charity Support: When entering online, runners can choose to support either or both the FNB Cape Town ONERUN Charities: The Cape Of Good Hope SPCA and Die Burger Kersfonds.

Facebook: Ctown12 / CapeofGoodHopeSPCA
Twitter: @CTown12 / @SPCACape
Instagram: CapeTown_12 / CapeSPCA

For more information on: Die Burger Kersfonds email azelia.morkel@media24.com, Cape Of Good Hope SPCA visit www.spca-ct.co.za, FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN visit www.thecapetown12.com
 

Don’t forget the Standard Bank 5150 Africa Championship this weekend at Germiston Lake.

Hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni, this event includes a 1.5 km swim, a 40 km bike ride and a 10 km run.

It starts at 08:00 on Sunday 1 November.

For more information, go to www.ironman/5150ekurhuleni

Central Gauteng Athletics hosted the third league meeting of the season on Saturday, 10 October 2015, at Germiston stadium.

The meeting was well attended by mostly the Sub Youth athletes who are preparing for the Inter Provincials Championships at the end of November 2015.

The race walking event in the morning was relatively quiet with most of the province’s elite walkers down in Cape Town for the South Africa Race Walk championships.

The Race Walk team did very well, they returned with the Trophy and most medals from these championships.

At the track, great performances continued throughout the day as Francois Pienaar maintained his consistency by winning the 1500m event.

The CGA Sub Youth Provincial Championships which were initially scheduled to take place on Saturday 07 November 2015 at Boksburg Stadium has been cancelled. The CGA Sub Youth Provincial Championships will now be held on the on Saturday 14 November 2015 at Germiston Stadium.

The Sub Youth category athletes are preparing for the Sub-Youth Inter Provincials Championships which will be taking place on the 21 November 2015.

Events to look out for include:

• Sub Youth Championships for age groups seven, nine, 11 and 13, which will be held at Germiston Stadium on 14 November;
• The interprovincial sub-sub youth championships for age groups of seven, nine, 11 and 13 which will take place at Germiston Stadium on 21 November;
• The full day open program which will take place at Boksburg Stadium on 9 January;
• Program One on 23 January at Ruimsig Stadium;
• Program Two at Boksburg Stadium on 30 January;
• Program One on 6 February at Boksburg Stadium;
• Program Two on 13 February at Boksburg Stadium;
• The primary school provincial championships on 25 and 26 February (venue to be announced);
• The secondary school provincial championships on 4 and 5 March (venue to be announced);
• The sub youth, youth, junior and under 23 championships at Germiston Stadium on 12 March;
• The senior championships at Germiston Stadium on 26 March;
• The ASA Sub-Youth, Junior and Under 23 championships will be held at a coastal venue on 1 and 2 April;
• The ASA Senior and Combined Championships will be held at an inland venue on 15 and 16 April.

The Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni African Championship takes place for the third time having become one of the most popular triathlons in South Africa. The event is the flagship race in the Standard Bank 5150 African Triathlon Series and one of sixteen 5150 races across the globe.

This year’s race will see a total of 1231 individual athletes from 17 countries competing including 16 professional athletes and 30 teams, the largest field for a non-drafting triathlon in Africa this year.

Germiston residents and spectators will be treated to a feast of world class racing with athletes such as Henri Schoeman and Wian Sullwald who are known for their exploits on the world stage. Schoeman was part of the mixed relay team that won silver at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Schoeman, who has dominated this race over the past two years, will defend his title for the second successive year with Sullwald once again offering the strongest challenge. Rudolf Naude has shown a lot of promise this year and will also be a contender for a podium finish.

Andrea Steyn, like Schoeman, has never been beaten at the Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni African Championship and defends her title for the second time after wins in 2013 and 2014. The vastly experienced Lucie Zelenkova will be tough competition for Steyn.

“We are always encouraged by how many new athletes enter this race and the team category is another great way for people to get their first taste of what triathlons are all about,” says Paul Wolff, Operations Director of IRONMAN South Africa.

Event website: www.ironman.com/5150ekurhuleni Media Contact: mediasa@ironman.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/5150TriAfrica Twitter: @5150TriSA Event hashtag: #5150AfricanChamps

The organisers of the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN are excited to welcome the Cape Of Good Hope SPCA as an event charity for 2016.

According to Sue Ullyett, event manager of the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN, a recent Facebook poll concluded that followers would like the event to support children and animals.

“With Die Burger Kersfonds already a charity of ours, we jumped at the opportunity to adopt an animal charity as well. We approached various organisations in Cape Town with the SPCA coming out tops as they work tirelessly to help animals. We are proud to welcome them as our official charity for 2016 and look forward to working closely together with them.”

“Through FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN’s support we can continue to speak for, protect and care for all animals well into the future,” says Wanika Davids, public relations officer of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.

“The Cape Of Good Hope SPCA is the oldest and largest animal welfare organisation in the Cape. The partnership will help us to educate more people about the rights of animals, while raising awareness of the fact that helping animals can be as easy as going for a run.”

Look out for the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN team at the Wiggle Waggle Walkathon in Firgrove Way, Tokai on Sunday, 1 November 2015 in support of the Cape Of Good Hope SPCA.

Entries for the 2016 FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN will open on Sunday, 15 November 2015.
Charity Support: When entering online, runners can choose to support either or both the FNB Cape Town ONERUN Charities: The Cape Of Good Hope SPCA and Die Burger Kersfonds.

Facebook: CapeofGoodHopeSPCA / Ctown12
Twitter: @SPCACape / @CTown12
Instagram: CapeSPCA / CapeTown_12

For more information on The Cape Of Good Hope SPCA visit www.spca-ct.co.za For more information on the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN visit www.thecapetown12.com