A sea of blue swept down Marine Drive on Saturday morning as thousands of women, proudly wearing their official race T-shirts, braved the cool morning air to participate in the 21st SPAR Women's Challenge in Port Elizabeth. And, as has become tradition, several men also lined up on the starting line donning flamboyant outfits rounded off with glitzy accessories including brightly coloured wigs, feather boas and even stilettos. "Waking up to more than 14 000 beautiful women on a Saturday … [Read more...] about A blue celebration for Port Elizabeth
Running
Rutendo Nyahora eyes defence of PE title
Zimbabwe's Rutendo Nyahora has her sights set on defending her title in the Port Elizabeth leg of the SPAR Women's Challenge at Pollok Beach on Saturday. "It won't be easy as I am often my own worst enemy," said Nyahora. "Once you have won a race, you place pressure on yourself to do again. "All eyes are on you to succeed again, so this year's race will not only be a physical challenge, but a psychological one too." The 25-year-old Nedbank Running Club athlete admitted that the pressure … [Read more...] about Rutendo Nyahora eyes defence of PE title
Last chance to enter rejuvenated Nelson Mandela Bay township race
Fancy a chance to compete in one of South Africa's only township races on Saturday, 26 April either in the 10km or the 5km fun run? If you do, make sure that you grab the last opportunity to enter the rejuvenated Nelson Mandela Bay Freedom Run today (Friday, 25 April) at the NU2 Stadium in Motherwell between 5pm and 7pm. There is a last minute opportunity to enter on Saturday morning (05:00 - 06:45) at the NU2 Stadium as well. However it pays to be early birds instead of waiting until the … [Read more...] about Last chance to enter rejuvenated Nelson Mandela Bay township race
Lloyd Cele will bring soul to women’s race
Former Idols runner-up Lloyd Cele will help SPAR Women's Challenge participants forget about their tired muscles with his soothing music when he takes to the stage at Pollok Beach in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, May 3. "I can't wait, it is going to be super awesome," said Cele about performing for more than 14 000 runners and walkers as part of the post-race entertainment. "I am very excited about it and honoured to have the opportunity to perform at the event," said the Sama … [Read more...] about Lloyd Cele will bring soul to women’s race
Run little women, run
Women of all ages are counting the days to the Eastern Cape's most beautiful road race, the SPAR Women's Challenge, which hits the streets of Port Elizabeth during the first week of May. The festival of running starts with the SPAR Little Ladies' Race for girls nine years and under on Thursday, May 1, and culminates in the traditional 5 and 10km road races on Saturday, May 3. SPAR Eastern Cape marketing manager Abri Swart said organisers were preparing for a bumper turnout for the 21st … [Read more...] about Run little women, run
Port Elizabeth women’s race comes of age
The Port Elizabeth leg of the SPAR Women's Challenge comes of age this year, with special items planned for the event that starts at Pollok Beach on Saturday, May 3. Participants will form a sea of blue in their limited edition race t-shirts as they flow out onto the streets for the 10 and 5km races. The first 14 000 entrants will receive the t-shirt, goodie bag and 21st anniversary race guide while medals will be going to all finishers. SPAR Eastern Cape marketing manager Abri Swart … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth women’s race comes of age
3 Beaches Challenge
Nelson Mandela Bay ocean swimmers, surf-ski paddlers and surf lifesavers are in for a treat on Sunday when hundreds are expected to take part in the City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge. Top EP triathlete and undefeated 3 Beaches ladies champion, Liza Bright, is the favourite for Sunday morning as she is in top shape at the moment. Bright who won in 2012 and 2013 has had a great season so far which also saw her defending her unbeaten status in the December sprint distance About IT … [Read more...] about 3 Beaches Challenge
PE’s famous train race concept back on track
Zports, the leaders in fun, exciting and new charity supporting events to the city have struck again with the announcement that they will revive the Man vs Machine Train Race concept in 2014. The inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race will take place on the 27th July 2014 and unlike the original Great Train Race, it will see teams of five take on a Metro train in a 40km challenge from PE to Uitenhage, via Despatch. With the narrow gauge Apple Express currently out of service, race organiser … [Read more...] about PE’s famous train race concept back on track
The Colour Run : How this PE event could Inspire ongoing Health and Happiness
This weekend, on the first day of Spring, almost 10 000 PE people threw themselves into the happiest 5k on the planet with more enthusiasm and energy than we’ve seen in a while. Just about every one of the almost 10 000 people wore big smiles on their faces for the duration of the event and it got me thinking…The Colour Run aims to promote being healthy and being happy: probably the two most important things we ultimately want in life. While it was evident that the organising of such an event … [Read more...] about The Colour Run : How this PE event could Inspire ongoing Health and Happiness
What to expect on Color Run race day
The Color Run™ is a beginner's dream race that is designed for fun, friends and families and is a non-timed event with a designated walking lane. Serious runners are advised to keep to the right and if you are not part of the lead pack, to be aware that you will need to dodge crowds and will probably not be able to run all the time. Participants with strollers are advised to keep to the left and if you are running with small children, to please watch and direct them through the race. The … [Read more...] about What to expect on Color Run race day
Sold-out Color Run
Tickets to Port Elizabeth and South Africa's first "Happiest 5k on the Planet" are officially sold-out due to overwhelming response from the keen public in Port Elizabeth. The Color Run™ 5k has been taking the world by storm and its first leg in the country continues the vibrant pace. This is the world's single-biggest event series that brings a kaleidoscope of colour to runners who start the race wearing white and get doused in a different colour for each kilometre. In each colour zone - … [Read more...] about Sold-out Color Run
Will Buzz Lightyear run in PE again this year?
Port Elizabeth's unique Urban Charity Run and Festival taking place on the 14th and 15th of September is expected to attract thousands of people into the city CBD in support of what is fast becoming one of the city's largest charity events. Established in 2011 to draw people back to the CBD to showcase urban renewal undertaken by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), the Urban Run features a 10km untimed urban obstacle run through the heart of the city where participants to climb, jump, … [Read more...] about Will Buzz Lightyear run in PE again this year?
PE hosts the happiest 5k on the planet
It's known the world over for being "The Happiest 5k on the Planet", so where better for the African launch of the internationally acclaimed The Color Run™ 5k event than South Africa's own Friendly City ... Port Elizabeth. Spring Day in Port Elizabeth is going to be a lot more colourful than usual, when the world's single-biggest event series brings an explosion of colour to the NMMU nature reserve in Summerstrand, the venue for the first-ever The Color Run™ on African soil. The Color Run™ … [Read more...] about PE hosts the happiest 5k on the planet
Wet women’s race
Strong winds, rain and biting cold failed to deter thousands of runners from descending on the Port Elizabeth beachfront for the 20th instalment of the annual SPAR Women's Challenge on Saturday. As the sun rose over the new race venue at Pollok beach in Summerstrand, a record 13 149 professional and amateur runners from around Nelson Mandela Bay and South Africa gathered at the starting line of the 10km and 5km races. In the latter, many men donned wigs, skirts and other female attire to … [Read more...] about Wet women’s race
Clean sweep for Gamble
Gamble Pharmacy made it a clean sweep of victories in the three-leg Investec Night Relay series which came to an exciting climax in Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday. The local five-man team dominated the racing throughout the 2013 season, which took runners and walkers on a picturesque 21km course around Port Elizabeth's North End Lake during the months of March April and May. With Uitenhage-born Olympic marathon runner Lusapho April setting the pace, the overall win was no gamble for the … [Read more...] about Clean sweep for Gamble
