Entries open today, 1 May, for the 2012 Investec Night Relay, so rally your colleagues and gather your takkies for the four part business relay series, where friendly competition and rivalry bolsters corporate running and walking teams as they pit themselves against friends, colleagues and competitors. Held on the first Thursday evening of the next four months, the first Investec Night Relay kicks off on Thursday 7 June from North End Lake, where running teams of five or walking teams of … [Read more...] about Night Relay Entries Open
Running
Saptoes Looking Forward to 12th Year on the Run
For the Saptoe family of Port Elizabeth, the SPAR Women's Challenge has become an annual highlight and an inter-generational bonding experience. Matriarch Perl, 54, first introduced her daughters Mandy, 27, and Melanie, 24, to the event after spotting an advert for the inaugural edition in the newspaper. "We've taken part from the very beginning and have been doing it ever since," said Melanie. Mandy's daughter Shadé, now 11, also participated in her first race when she was just a few … [Read more...] about Saptoes Looking Forward to 12th Year on the Run
Do Some Different Running in the Streets of Motherwell
This year's Motherwell Freedom Run will not just replace the SA half marathon that used to take place in this suburb; it will also provide the unique opportunity of getting our rainbow nation to run down the streets of Motherwell, said Michael Mbambani, event organizer. Mbambani described last year's event as a successful incident free race that gave the sponsors the confidence to support the event again. Executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile said the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as a … [Read more...] about Do Some Different Running in the Streets of Motherwell
And I Thought “A” was for Apple
A brand new laptop is up for grabs for the high school with the most pre-entries in the SPAR Women's Challenge on May 5, while R2 500 will go to the primary school that gets an "A" for its involvement. Those who have left school need not feel neglected as the company with the most entrants will leave the race R2 500 richer. Lawson Brown has had a stranglehold on the high school challenge and aims to maintain its top spot with an eye on adding the Core Technologies laptop to its growing … [Read more...] about And I Thought “A” was for Apple
The Race Against Domestic Violence
According to the World Health Organisation, 60 000 women and children in South Africa are victims of domestic violence every month. The country has the highest incidence of domestic violence in the world - and those are just the cases that are reported. "I believe the statistics could be as high as 100 000 per month," said Lindsay Ziehl, senior supervisor of Yokhuselo Haven in Port Elizabeth, which provides safety and shelter for abused women and their children. "So many people don't … [Read more...] about The Race Against Domestic Violence
Get Ready for the Biggest East Cape Road Race
The Eastern Cape's biggest road race, the SPAR Women's 10km Challenge, is all set to hit the streets of Port Elizabeth on Saturday, May 5. The local event, which forms part of a five-race national Grand Prix series, attracted over 11 000 participants last year and organisers are anticipating a similar response in 2012. "The SPAR Women's Challenge series is the biggest of its kind in the world," said SPAR Eastern Cape marketing manager Martin Webber. "It's also the country's third largest … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the Biggest East Cape Road Race
Night Trail Run
Night trail running returns to the Hopewell Conservation Estate in April, with courses to suit everyone in the family. This follows the first ever night trail run through a nature reserve, which attracted hundreds of runners in December last year. Being held on April 13, the Hopewell Trail Run is designed to add excitement to the road running calendar, according to organizer Mike Zoetmulder of Zports. Courses include 15,5km and 5,5km individual runs starting at 17h45. Children 14 years and … [Read more...] about Night Trail Run
Why Run Through the Bush and at Night?
Nearly 90 individual runners, 20 three-person relay teams, and six under fourteen athletes competed in the first Hopewell Conservation Night Run. The winner was James Thorburn, who finished the 15,5 kilometre course in 1:10:32. Jean Wright was close behind on 1:11:04, and then Bennie Stadler on 1:12:39. Jane Barnardo (1:17:40) was both fourth and the first women home. The 16,5km team relay was won by Bron Turner, Michael Campbell and Patric Jibiliza in 1:23:39, followed by John Lombardo, … [Read more...] about Why Run Through the Bush and at Night?
Avoiding Wild Animals on the Night Trail Run
Running in Nelson Mandela Bay takes on a new dimension next week with the introduction of one of the first night runs through a local nature reserve. The Zports Hopewell Conservation Estate Night Trail Run follows the success of the Business Night Relay Series and Urban Run events which were hosted by event management company Zports. Their latest offering, the Night Trail Run, will see participants running through the bushveld of the 3000 hectare Hopewell Conservation Estate, a new private … [Read more...] about Avoiding Wild Animals on the Night Trail Run
Move Your Running From the City to the Bush
Running in Nelson Mandela Bay will take on a new dimension with one of the first night trail runs through a nature reserve. "Following the success of the Business Night Relay, we're looking forward to heading into the bush for an equally exciting trail run series," says Mike Zoetmulder of Zports Trail Runs, which is organising the fun run. It will be run on Thursday, December 8, through the 3 000 hectare Hopewell Conservation Estate, a new private game reserve near the Wedgewood Golf … [Read more...] about Move Your Running From the City to the Bush
Business Night Relay Draws to a Close
Nelson Mandela Bay's highly successful Business Night Relay, a Zports initiative supported by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), concludes tomorrow evening with the last of three well supported fun corporate events. The Business Night Relay is open to teams of 5 runners or 3 walkers, drawing hundreds of participants to the North End Lake precinct with each team member completing a 4km lap around the Lake and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Over 120 teams have already entered for Wednesday … [Read more...] about Business Night Relay Draws to a Close
Tim Ellerbeck the Urban Run Champion
Port Elizabeth athlete, Tim Ellerbeck, became Nelson Mandela Bay's first Urbanathlete on Sunday morning when he blitzed the 12km Herald Nelson Mandela Bay Urban Run in a time of 57min 51sec. Over 350 participants were treated to a spectacular route around the CBD including the newly launched Route 67. At least 15 urban obstacles added to the challenge including an electric fence obstacle in Trinder Square and running through a train at the PE Station. Ellerbeck was followed home by Paul Blake … [Read more...] about Tim Ellerbeck the Urban Run Champion
Spectator Points for Port Elizabeth’s First Urban Run
The start and finish point for Sunday's Urban run is the Donkin Reserve. The 8:00 am start will follow Prince Alfred's Guard raising of the flag and the firing of a Canon. Obstacle and viewing points: Corner of Victoria and Chapel Streets - Mawethu Civils 'Pipe Dream' Chapel Lane Stairs - The Matrix Govan Mbeki Avenue (opposite the old Edgars) - Randcivils 'traffic barriers' Jetty Street Stairs Strand Street Bus Terminus - Tyre Obstacle City Hall St Augustine's Cathedral - … [Read more...] about Spectator Points for Port Elizabeth’s First Urban Run
Challenges Galore on Urban Run Through the City
What is believed to be only South Africa's 2nd urban run, the inaugral Herald Nelson Mandela Bay Urban Run on the 25th September is creating quite a stir around town and should see hundreds of participants trudging the streets of the CDB as they negotiate urban obstacles in what promises to be one of the most exciting foot races the city has ever seen. Covering a distance of 12km through some of the cities most historic parts, the Urban Run includes challenges such as the Mawethu Civils "pipe … [Read more...] about Challenges Galore on Urban Run Through the City
Gale Force Wind no Deterrent to Marathon Runners
Gale force winds this past Saturday couldn't bring down the spirits of the runners who took part in the challenging 42.2km Afri-Save Marathon. Hundreds of people took part in the 42.2km marathon as well as the 10km and 5km fun runs. The 42.2km Afri-Save Marathon that is organised in association with the Muirite Striders Club, is seen as one of the toughest runs in the region and to compete in it your fitness levels have to be of high standard. The race was previously known as the Goodyear … [Read more...] about Gale Force Wind no Deterrent to Marathon Runners
