It is all systems go for the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay City Half Marathon, which will be held tomorrow, November 15, 2014. Hundreds of national and international athletes, road running enthusiasts and their families are expected to participate and support this 21,1 km race which, with a prize fund of R350 000, is the richest Half Marathon in South Africa. The route of the Half Marathon starts and finishes close to the Summerstrand Life Saving Club at Pollock Beach.
A total road closure will be in effect on Beach Road which will be closed from Driftsands Road to the rear entrance gate of the NMMU Stadium from 5:00am to 11:00am
on Saturday morning.
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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