Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 108, July 2018 | Page 35

ADVERTORIAL T Run the SA Champs 21 he Nelson Mandela Bay Athletics South Africa 21.1km Championships and 5km Fun Run will set the pace in grand style on Saturday 28 July, with a total racing prize purse and lucky draw prizes worth R850,000! That includes a superb lucky draw prize of a brand-new Datsun Go vehicle sponsored by race partner Eastern Cape Motor Group and valued at R127 000, which will be drawn at prize-giving. This 21.1km route is credited as the fastest in SA, and runners will complete two laps along the spectator-friendly beachfront, starting in Marine Drive at Pollock Beach, heading towards Kings Beach, then turning and running through NMU, down Admiralty Road. Then it’s back to Kings Beach for the second loop before finishing back at Pollock beach. A full road closure from 5:30am will ensure a safe run, with the 21.1km starting at 7am and the 5km fun run at 9am. All finishers will receive medals and the first 800 entries in the 21.1km and 500 entries in 5km will receive T-shirts. Also, there will be stationery to the value of R22,500 for the top five schools with the most entries. To be part of the event, enter online at www.entrytime.com or in local Nelson Mandela Bay sports stores by July 24. ADVERTORIAL She’ll be Coming Round the Mountain… O n 4 August, the little town of Riebeek-West will play host to the picturesque PPC Riebeekberg Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km for the 33 rd consecutive year, once again proudly sponsored and hosted by PPC Ltd. Situated about 80km north of Cape Town, the Riebeek Valley is known for its tranquillity, beautiful landscapes, charming views and wonderful taste offerings from local farms and restaurants… and the challenging but scenic marathon around the Riebeek Mountain! This event is once again set to be a celebration of running for athletes of every age and ability, and offers a great reason for a family weekend away in the Swartland, so we hope to see you there! This event will be timed by ChampionChip. To enter online, go to https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=4150, and take note that entries close on 23 July. All entry enquiries can be directed to [email protected] or call 061 919 1003. 35