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 … [Read more...] about Beach Road to close for Half Marathon
Running
Conquer city obstacles for fun
Hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) and presented by Zports, the Nelson Mandela Bay Urban Run is a unique Charity obstacle fun run of approximately 10km's (3km for the kids) through the streets of Port Elizabeth with exciting urban obstacles. The main aim is to bring the public to the city's urban spaces while raising money for charity. With the 2013 Urban Run raising over R230 000, this year's fundraising goal is R250 000. Just over two weeks to go to an event like no other, … [Read more...] about Conquer city obstacles for fun
Color Run brightens grey Sunday
The original paint race, The Color Run, gave thousands of locals and visitors the time of their lives today as the event transformed Port Elizabeth into a myriad of colour and happiness. Five thousand Color Runners descended at the start line of a 5km route at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, to celebrate the values intrinsic to The Color Run brand: health, happiness and individuality. Despite the poor weather conditions, an occasional ray of sunshine and a rainbow emerged, shining … [Read more...] about Color Run brightens grey Sunday
Night Relay Victory for Transnet
A determined team of runners from the Transnet Engineering division spoilt the party for the Gamble Pharmacy team at the final round of the Investec Night Relay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday evening after a spirited race to the end. Having dominated the Series over the past three years, the young Gamble Pharmacy team was hoping for their 3rd win out of 4 starts this season but saw their dreams dashed in the last of the 5 five kilometre laps. With the lead changing several … [Read more...] about Night Relay Victory for Transnet
Night Relay Gamble
Local companies are all set to battle once again on Thursday night for the 4th and final round of the Investec Night Relay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadiums. Over 100 corporate and social running and walking teams are anticipated to descent on the Stadium for what promises to be a fun evening of networking as they do battle over the 5km route around the stadium precinct. For the past 2 years the young running team from Gamble Pharmacy have dominated the Series and this year is no exception. … [Read more...] about Night Relay Gamble
The 2014 Color Run series kicks off in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is getting ready to paint the town red... blue, green, and yellow! The world's largest event series and the original of all paint races, The Color Run™, is once again heading to Port Elizabeth to give locals and visitors the time of their lives, as they transform the town's streets into a five kilometre canvas of colour. Internationally renowned as a fun, family-friendly race, The Color Run™ celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality and giving back, as it brings people … [Read more...] about The 2014 Color Run series kicks off in Port Elizabeth
And we had great fun on the train
Whilst hundreds of runners pounded the streets from Port Elizabeth to Uitenhage in the inaugural Great Train Race, the Longhair and I - along with 600 or so close friends from PE - allowed the train to pull us along the route with stops at North End, Sydenham, New Brighton, Swartkops, Redhouse, Perserverance, Despatch, de Mist and finally the Uitenhage Train Station. We urged the runners on and revelled in the excitement of children who were on their first train trip ever - one was heard to … [Read more...] about And we had great fun on the train
Train beats runners by 30 seconds
For the first time ever, the three towns of Nelson Mandela Bay were joined in one sporting event yesterday as the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race rolled into town and challenged just under 2 000 runners between the Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Train Stations. As residents lined the streets and cheered on the 7-person teams at the Port Elizabeth Station, Sydenham, New Brighton, Swartkops, Redhouse, Perseverance, Despatch and Uitenhage, it was the train that took the honours with just … [Read more...] about Train beats runners by 30 seconds
All Aboard for Train Race Return
It's man versus machine this Sunday morning as the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race sets off from Port Elizabeth station with over 2,000 people taking part in this 38km relay race against the Metro Rail train to Uitenhage Station. Residents of Port Elizabeth, New Brighton, Swartkops, Redhouse, Despatch and Uitenhage are encouraged to line the roads and support the race which takes place between a standard Metro Rail diesel train pulling 10 commuter coaches filled with 600 VIP guests … [Read more...] about All Aboard for Train Race Return
Running in the night
The powerful running teams from Transnet are keen to use this Thurday evening's Investec Night Relay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to cement their position within the Series. With two wins out of two in the Mixed teams category and one win and a second place in the Men's Category, the Transnet Lions teams are determined to get back onto the winning podium for Round 3 which starts at 6pm on Thursday night from within the Stadium. All that stands between the Transnet teams and total … [Read more...] about Running in the night
Train gets ready to race again
Excitement is building in the city for the much anticipated return of the Train Race concept as the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race gets set to leave the Port Elizabeth station at 9am on Sunday 27th July. The concept, re-introduced by Zports after an absence of 10 years, will see running teams of 7 members taking on a Metro Rail train between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, a distance of approximately 40km. Various categories of entry have been made available to include corporate, … [Read more...] about Train gets ready to race again
Gamble smash course record
In absolutely perfect conditions last Thursday night, the 5 person Men's relay team from Gamble Pharmacy broke the course record by over 4 minutes to reclaim the Investec Night Relay title at Round 2. In the idyllic settings of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, close of 100 corporate and social teams took to the streets of Sydenham in the 2nd of 4 race nights of the Investec Night Relay. 2013 defending champions, Gamble Pharmacy, finished the 25km course in a very fast 1 hour 16 minutes from a … [Read more...] about Gamble smash course record
Running battle around stadium
The Investec Night Relay Series returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday evening for Round 2 with over 100 teams expected to battle it out as they run around the stadium. The Series comprises of 4 rounds this year and after a most successful start last month, Thursday nights action is expected to be dominated by the super fit teams from Transnet who enjoyed impressive wins in both the Men's and Mixed categories last month. Whether they can retain their position remains to be seen … [Read more...] about Running battle around stadium
Night relay off to great start
Thursday night saw a great start to the Investec Night Relay Series at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with just under 100 corporate teams taking part despite strong winds on the night. The 5 runners from Transnet proved too strong for the Gamble Pharmacy depending champions when their Men's Transnet Lions team completed the 25km distance in a time of 1hr 21min, some 2 minutes faster than the 2013 champions who have vowed to make a comeback after their Olympic runner, Lusapho April, was unable to … [Read more...] about Night relay off to great start
Time to run and walk around the stadium
Local companies and social teams are expected to take up the challenge of the Investec Night Relay which starts on Thursday evening and will consist of 4 races on a monthly basis between Thursday 15th May and the Thursday 14th August this year. Hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the Investec Night Relay is a popular corporate relay event for teams of 5 runners or 3 walkers with each team member completing a 5km lap around the stadium and lake precinct. "The Series is not only a fun … [Read more...] about Time to run and walk around the stadium
