Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 123, October 2019 | Page 33

RACE PREVIEW
IT’S A RUNNING PARTY!
The SPAR Tembisa Mile & 10km in Gauteng gets better
every year it’s run, and 2019 aims to be the best yet!
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appening on the 27th October at the Moses Molelekwa Arts Centre, next
to Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa, this race is dubbed a ‘Running Party,’
as the 10km route is a festive vibe from start to finish. Also, 2019 sees
SPAR coming on board as title sponsor, and this means that every finisher in the
10km will not only get a medal, they will also receive an amazing SPAR Goodie
Bag, packed full of surprises. All in all, this is a race that gives a lot more than you
expect, and is a definite must-do on the racing calendar!
Fast PB Material
The 10km route offers a relatively flat and fast course, which is the perfect
opportunity to test the legs to see if they are capable of pushing to a new PB!
Keep in mind that the race is scheduled late in the year, so heat may be a factor
on the day, but with plenty of hydration available along the route, you will cruise
to finish refreshed and happy.
If 10km is still a bit too far for you, you can keep things short and sweet by
entering the Mile Walk, a quick cruise around the neighbourhood giving you a
first-hand look at the route that the elites will race on later in the day, as they
compete for the right to call themselves the Champion of the Central Gauteng
Athletics 1 Mile Road Championships. (The Mile Run is by invite only and will
feature the some of the best middle distance athletes in SA!)
Value for Money
The entry fee for the 10km is R110, a competitive price when you consider what
you will be getting in return in this A-Class race. (If you need a temp licence, you
will need to budget another R30.) The Mile Walk will set you back R50. This race
is all about giving back to you, the runner, and the entry fee represents real value
for your money!
The 10km is limited to 3000 runners and we have it on good authority that the race is close
to full, so we advise that you enter today if you want to be part of the fun in Tembisa!
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