The Builders Warehouse Challenge 27km, 10km and 5km road race takes place on Saturday 3 November. All three races start and finish at Builders Warehouse in Buffelsfontein Road. The 27km starts at 6.00am, the 10km at 6.30am and the 5km race at 7.30am. The first 120 pre-entries received at Builders Warehouse only between 1pm – 6pm from the 26th of October to the 2nd of November, qualify for an exclusive sponsor’s t-shirt. Finishers in all three races will get event medals and will be … [Read more...] about Club Triangle run for CANSA
Running
R126K raised for CHOC
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation in the Eastern Cape has received a massive financial boost following the recent Nelson Mandela Bay Herald Urban Run in Port Elizabeth with a cash donation of R126 460.76. The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation is a country wide voluntary organisation which brings together the parents of children who suffer from all varities of cancer or life threatening blood disorders. "As a beneficiary of this event, we cannot express our gratitude enough to everyone that … [Read more...] about R126K raised for CHOC
Trains Beat Drugs
The Transnet Men's Running Team last night broke previously unbeaten Gamble Pharmacy's six-time winning streak, and destroyed the course record with a winning time of 1hr 06min 16sec in the final 2012 event of the Investec Night Relay. Merrell's ladies sealed their 2012 unbeaten status in the women's category, with a time of 1hr 31min 40sec whilst Transnet Runners team 1 were the fastest mixed team over the 21km course in 1hr 18min 07sec. The walking category was won by the Walking Divas from … [Read more...] about Trains Beat Drugs
The Urban Invasion of Port Elizabeth
The Port Elizabeth CBD is set to be invaded over the weekend of the 15th and 16th September for an Urban Festival, like the city has never seen before, on the cities historic Donkin Reserve. Over 1,000 participants have already entered to tackle the City of Port Elizabeth in the annual Nelson Mandela Bay Herald Urban Run which sets off at 9:00 am on Sunday 16th September. This unique 10km urban obstacle course highlights urban renewal undertaken by the Mandela Bay Development Agency over the … [Read more...] about The Urban Invasion of Port Elizabeth
Reach for your slippers and blankie
The penultimate round of the Investec Night Relay at North End Lake on Thursday evening has participants reaching for their slippers. Through the Investec Night Relay, runners and walkers have already contributed over R4,000 to Reach for a Dream's national campaign, where the public are encouraged to donate by buying a sticker and wearing their slippers to work on Friday 3 August. "We have chosen to support a local charity through each Investec Night Relay event," says Michael Zoetmulder … [Read more...] about Reach for your slippers and blankie
Time to Dart Through Port Elizabeth’s Urban Landscape
After its great success last year, The Herald Urban Run will return this Tourism Month - once again drawing runners and adventurers from all around to participate in the 'urbanathlon' - taking them on a journey through some of the city's urban sights and attractions while raising money for charity. "Events like the urban race are what our city thrives on. The race shows off several of our inner-city attractions - exposing tourists to a part of our city that abounds with history, art and … [Read more...] about Time to Dart Through Port Elizabeth’s Urban Landscape
Results from Round 2 around the North End Lake
The second round of the Investec Night Relay took place on Thursday evening with records tumbling in 3 of the 4 categories. Held at North End Lake in near perfect conditions given the time of year, the race provided the fastest times in the history of this Business Night Relay Series. Leading the charge was the Gamble Pharmacy team breaking their previous course record in the Men's Relay division by just under 2 minutes to record a very fast 1hr 7min 33sec over the 21km distance. The all … [Read more...] about Results from Round 2 around the North End Lake
The Wind Will Have Subsided for Your Walk Around the Lake
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium precinct will once again be alive with activity on Thursday evening as over 100 business teams take part in the second round of the Investec Night Relay. The Windguru is predicting a balmy 9 knot Northerly wind from 5:00 pm for Thursday. No cloud cover and a toasty 18 degrees will make your journey pleasant. The event, hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency, starts at 6pm from Lakeside and will see walking and running teams tackling the 4.2km laps around … [Read more...] about The Wind Will Have Subsided for Your Walk Around the Lake
111 Teams Take Part in Round One
The first round of the Investec Night Relay took place last night around North End Lake with no fewer than 111 teams entered despite the wet conditions. The young team from Gamble Pharmacy, defending champions from last year, too the line honours once again with a commanding win. The 5 team members completed a total distance of 21km in a fast time of 1hr 9min and 42seconds, just 8 seconds outside of the record they set last year. The Transnet 2nd team place second with the PKF 1st team in … [Read more...] about 111 Teams Take Part in Round One
Over 100 Teams to Run Around North End Lake
A great response to the first Investec Night Relay taking place this Thursday evening from 6:00 pm around North End Lake will see over 100 teams taking part. Local businesses are excited ahead of Thursday's event with most companies entering more than one running and walking team. The company with the most entries at the moment is MTN with no fewer than 15 teams entered for the evening. The night relay starts at 6:00 pm with live entertainment from 7:00 pm and a lucky draw prize giving at … [Read more...] about Over 100 Teams to Run Around North End Lake
Night Relay Gets New Cash Injection
Local businesses are getting behind the Investec Night Relay series, which starts next Thursday at 6pm and involves their teams completing a 4.2km run or walk relay around the North End Lake and Stadium precinct. Established last year to bolster corporate team building and highlight the urban renewal undertaken by the Mandela Bay Development Agency in the Sydenham area, the Investec Night Relay is anticipated to attract over 100 local business and social walking and running teams on the first … [Read more...] about Night Relay Gets New Cash Injection
Another Chance to Run Through the City
Entries for The Herald Nelson Mandela Bay Urban Run open on Friday 1 June ahead of the race on Sunday 16 September. Hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), the 2012 Urban Run will consist of a fun 10.5km urban obstacle run through the Port Elizabeth CBD. "The Urban Run is an exciting obstacle race which draws people back to the CBD to witness the wonderful urban renewal which the MBDA has undertaken." says race organiser Mike Zoetmulder of Zports. "Participants can expect more … [Read more...] about Another Chance to Run Through the City
How about a Little kiss for Mother?
The annual Spar Ladies race took place on 5 May 2012. A tradition of the fun race is that men may take part only if they look the part. Of course this offers a great opportunity for one like myself to showcase this "aberration" or "predilection" that certain men have for making themselves pretty. Only joking guys, really, maybe, could be, whatever. Today we bring you two images of brave men looking the part - if you know their names please post them in the comments section below. See … [Read more...] about How about a Little kiss for Mother?
Eish I must stop keeping coins in my bra
The annual Spar Ladies race took place on 5 May 2012. A tradition of the fun race is that men may take part only if they look the part. Of course this offers a great opportunity for one like myself to showcase this "aberration" or "predilection" that certain men have for making themselves pretty. Only joking guys, really, maybe, could be, whatever. Today we bring you two images of brave men looking the part - if you know their names please post them in the comments section below. See … [Read more...] about Eish I must stop keeping coins in my bra
You and me in a Running Race – I will win every time!
The annual Spar Ladies race took place on 5 May 2012. A tradition of the fun race is that men may take part only if they look the part. Of course this offers a great opportunity for one like myself to showcase this "aberration" or "predilection" that certain men have for making themselves pretty. Only joking guys, really, maybe, could be, whatever. Today we bring you two images of brave men looking the part - if you know their names please post them in the comments section below. See … [Read more...] about You and me in a Running Race – I will win every time!
