WELCOME
MESSAGE FROM BALWIN SPORT
Can you believe we are at the start of the second year of the Balwin Sport Marathon Series ? Our first year was filled with many successes and also many learnings , and we start the 2025 race season with excitement , not only at what this series brings to the running community , but also how we have built a series that is staked full of value for you the runner .
The vision of Balwin Sport is to promote a healthier lifestyle among clients , staff , and all South Africans . Investing R7-million into South African road running is no small feat , but this year we have gone one step further , bringing on vital partners to add even more value to the sport .
A big thanks must go to our partners who have invested in the series and have also made sure to add so much value , making the runners ’ experience extraordinary . While there are many , I would like to list a few below :
• Laundramax for providing each runner with a personalised Coach Parry Programme .
• Midea , who have provided prizes worth over R30k , and have also generously sponsored all the race photos taken by Action Photo so you receive them free-of-charge .
• Garmin , who have been generous with prizes in the lead up , as well as now in race week . Remember all entrants receive a 25 % discount code with your entry .
• 32Gi , have provided us with prizes , and Mark personally presented at our webinars and they too are giving all our runners 25 % off their next purchase .
• ASICS has given so much value to all of our races with countless prizes , even paying runners entries if they bought a pair of running shoes . They will be running activations at our race pack collections so you can experience the ASICS magic for yourself .
• Biddulphs have managed all our transport logistics for the races , making sure all our goodies bags are delivered on time .
• Subaru , who will be providing race-day vehicles to make sure our race team are all able to get around seamlessly , which makes a massive difference .
• Our medical response partner Medi-Response will be providing all medical assistance , and from their reputation you are in incredible hands .
• City Lodge , our official accommodation partner has made sure to accommodate all our out of town runners at special rates , and have a special rate for you too !
• aQuelle will meet you at the finish line with cold water to quench that thirst that only the finish line can bring .
• 5fm our official radio partner is bringing our series to the ears of millions , ensuring we can truly reach the nation .
The biggest incentive for the series is courtesy of Balwin Properties , where for the second year running , we will be giving away a fully furnished apartment in the Reid Lifestyle Estate worth R1-million ! You have completed step one by entering and running a race , all that is left is to visit one of our amazing Balwin Developments and view the show apartment !
It has been a great privilege to work with a fantastic team of Race Directors across these events . Their dedication and that of their committees and club members ensure that the Balwin Sport Marathon Series adds maximum value to runners from around the country . The support from the Balwin Family has also been astounding !
I wish all athletes , especially those preparing for their ultra marathons later in the year , an exceptional running season and we look forward to seeing you on the road .
Ryan Kalk
Joint MD - Balwin Foundation
6 Balwin Jeppe Marathon 2025