Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 101, December 2017 | Page 41

Gauteng’s Premier Half Marathon The prestigious Dis-Chem Half Marathon plus 5km Centrum Dash Fun Run will be run for the 17th time on Sunday 14 January 2018. T he organisation of this event continues to receive accolades year-on-year, and the high-value goodie bags and moisture-management race T-shirts are well received by all entrants. The route for 2018 remains the same, taking you through Bedfordview, Morninghill, Bedford Gardens and Primrose. Although a few hills present a slight challenge along the way, the last 3km offer a triumphant downhill ‘sprint’ to the finish. Meanwhile, the 5km route offers a quick speed session, or a leisurely family run. e ntri e 21km LD s SO All entrants MUST register before the event, and collect their race numbers and goodie bags: OUT Thur 11 Jan – Dis-Chem Fourways Mall Fri 12 Jan – Dis-Chem Park Meadows (opposite Eastgate) Sat 13 Jan – Virgin Active Bedfordview Sun 14 Jan – Virgin Active Bedfordview (No Goodie Bags or T-shirts will be handed out on Race Day) The 2018 race has once again subscribed to Modern Athlete’s #RunClean campaign, with all refuse bins and bags supplied by Garbie, and striving to minimise the event’s environmental footprint. Furthermore, the Dis-Chem Foundation will once again match the donations of all participants to two event beneficiaries, the Namaqua Dog & Donkey Foundation and Lambano Sanctuary, so this really is a race that cares! 21km Start – 6am 5km Start – 6:30am Riley Road, Bedfordview Go to www.dischem21.co.za for more info. Branding Combo! TM (PTY) Ltd. All this for only R7999.00 exc VAT Contact: John Mitchell Standard price R9499.00 078 480 9922 E [email protected] FULL COLOUR 3mx3m aluminium gazebo 4 X 3m telescopic flags 41