Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 117, April 2019 | Page 50

RACE ADVERTORIAL
The Race
P EOPLE
for the
Choosing your Comrades Qualifier is an important decision. It’s the race that not
only determines your seeding, but also shows whether your training is working!
But there’s good news for those that have left this decision to the last minute...
because the ProfixRoborScaffolding Marathon has you covered.
H
appening on the 28 th of April at the
Benoni Northerns Sports Grounds in
Gauteng, the race takes place just in
time for the Comrades Qualifier deadline on
the 2 nd of May, offering a fast and flat course
over both the marathon and the 50km Ultra. It’s
also a great run for those looking to improve
their seeding, or for those that need to get in
another long training run with enough time to
still recover and taper ahead of Comrades.
Meanwhile, the fast 21km and 10km races offer
the perfect opportunity for a new PB, while the
5km rounds things off by making sure there is a
distance on offer for every running ability.
Celebrating its 30 th anniversary in 2019, the
race is going to be something special. A few
things to look forward to on race day include:
• Ample, secure parking, at the low charge
of R20, ensuring all cars are looked after.
• A safe togbag area at no charge, but for
those that want to be extra cautious,
there are lockers available at R30.
• Every finisher will get a medal, with the
Ultra, Marathon and Half Marathon all
receiving unique medals.
• Plenty of food and drink on sale, including
the now famous Scimatar Pub being
open.
• Race day pics courtesy of SMacPix.
Extra bonus: Those who chase Vitality points will also score big on the day. The race has
been registered with Vitality, so those running the 50km and the 42km will earn 3000 points, a
21km finish will bring in 1500 points, and the 10km and 5km runners will be awarded 600 and
300 points respectively.
Entries close on the 21st April so there is still time to book your place on the start line!
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ISSUE 117 APRIL 2019 / www.modernathlete.co.za