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Ultra in More Ways than One

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The Bay Ultra Marathon is: A road race that has one of the best coastal routes, in the country A road race that has three separate distances A road race that enters its 37th year, here in Nelson Mandela Bay A road race that will go green A road race that will pay it forward to those unable to run, with proper gear. The Bay Ultra Marathon on 9 February 2019, powered by Amobia and hosted by Body Concept Road Warriors, seeks to fulfill all of the above. The race will start … [Read more...] about Ultra in More Ways than One

See You at the Color Run

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Following the success of the “People’s Port Festival” during the first weekend of December, Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth again hosted a very successful event this weekend. It became the very first port in Africa, possibly globally, to host the Colour Run - an internationally recognised event known as the “Happiest 5km on the planet” experienced by over 6 million runners worldwide. “We are extremely proud to host the Colour Run in the Port of PE as part of … [Read more...] about See You at the Color Run

Less Frowning, More Clowning

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The Color Run is back, Port Elizabeth… we know you are ready for The Happiest 5k on the Planet! The Color Run South Africa is promising less frowning and more clowning at Port Elizabeth’s favourite fun run. The Color Run debuted in South Africa in The Friendly City, and PE has cheered on Color Runners every year since. 2018 is a year of firsts with each Color Runner receiving an exclusive finisher’s medal and equally as exciting is the event is being held in The People’s Port, possibly a … [Read more...] about Less Frowning, More Clowning

R100K For Northern Areas Charity

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The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) hosted Urban Run charity race was another massive success this weekend with just under 500 participants taking part and a whopping R100 942.70 being donated to Cleary Estate Cheshire Home in the Northern Areas at the event. The event, now in it's 8th year, is fuelled by Caltex Eastern Cape and is all about bringing people back to the CBD to witness recent urban renewal whilst changing the lives of those less fortunate. Since inception the Urban Run … [Read more...] about R100K For Northern Areas Charity

A Wet and Gay Affair

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The Port of Port Elizabeth formed part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Urban Run route today. This charity fundraising event involves tackling urban obstacles along the designated route through the city. “The port won the Best Obstacle Course trophy in two consecutive years - in 2016 and 2017 - it is therefore with great expectation that we are once again afforded the opportunity to be part of this prestigious race,” said Rajesh Dana, Port Manager of the Port of PE. Approximately 500 runners … [Read more...] about A Wet and Gay Affair

Urban Run Returns

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This weekend see the popular Urban Run taking place from the Donkin Reserve,Port Elizabeth, with a whole festival of activity planned. This fun charity obstacle run through the city centre, hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), has raised over R1 million for charity since inception whilst highlighting current urban renewal in the city. Hundreds of fun runners will tackle the city for charity whilst raising funds for Cleary Estate Cheshire Homes in the Northern Areas. The 2018 … [Read more...] about Urban Run Returns

The Undisputed Night Relay Champions

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With 4 wins in 4 months and a new course record, this winter's Town Lodge Business Night Relay was certainly another memorable one for the boys from the Gamble Pharmacy Corporate team. Untouchable this season and rewriting the record books with their 55 minutes and 23 seconds blitzing of the course record at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last season, the team came out on Tuesday night as confident as ever and walk away with the gold medals once again in a time of 57 minutes 20 … [Read more...] about The Undisputed Night Relay Champions

I am sure my diet helped the train win

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Editor: As a valued member of the team ON THE TRAIN I have been in training for the longest time and am convinced that the weight that I lost contributed in no small measure to us beating the runners in yesterday's Medihelp Train Race from Port Elizabeth to Uitenhage... With a record breaking 223 teams taking part this year, it was the Train that crossed the line first in a time of 1 hour and 46 minutes, just 3 minutes ahead of the first running team, the Gamble Socials. Teams were well … [Read more...] about I am sure my diet helped the train win

Medihelp Train Race Runners treated before start

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Early morning at the Campanile as we wait for the start of the Train Race. Just before the start at 9:00 am the Campanile bells played the National Anthem (See Historical Campanile Building for more information). @CaltexEC See also: http://basystems.co.za #trainrace #portelizabeth #alanstraton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Medihelp Train Race Runners treated before start

Night Relay Record Broken

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The undefeated Town Lodge Business Night Relay champions, Gamble Pharmacy, went one better during Round 3 on Tuesday evening at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium when their 5 person running team beat the course record which they had set in 2016. The perfect winters evening conditions ensure the team covered the 17.5km distance in a blistering time of 55 minutes 23 seconds with the SPAR DC chasing hard and finishing in 2nd and 3rd spot respectively in the Men's category in a time of 57 min 33 sec … [Read more...] about Night Relay Record Broken

Gamble – the team to beat

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The second round of the Town Lodge Business Night Relay returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday evening and as in previous year’s, the team to watch at this year’s Series are the youngsters representing Gamble Pharmacy. The Gamble team were comfortable winners in Round 1 at the end of May winning in a time of 1 hour and 1 minute over the total 17.5km course distance. Second on the evening was the Men’s team from the SPAR DC with Team Bos in 3rd place. In the Ladies team event, … [Read more...] about Gamble – the team to beat

A Gamble on Gamble would have been a sure bet

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It was clearly a case of deja vu on Tuesday night at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium as the Gamble Pharmacy Men's and Mixed teams continued their domination of the popular Town Lodge Business Night Relay. Taking place on the last Tuesday evening of the month during winter, the Series attracted over 60 teams for the opening round of the Series with the 5 speedsters from the Gamble Pharmacy Men's team combining well to finish in a fast time of 1hr 1min for the 17.5km course which sees each team … [Read more...] about A Gamble on Gamble would have been a sure bet

Night Relay Returns to Stadium

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The popular Town Lodge Business Night Relay returns on the last Tuesday of the month for some unique action packed team building fun for corporates, clubs, schools and friends. With 4 race nights on the last Tuesday evening of May, June, July and August, the increasingly popular Series offers great prizes and a welcome evening of fellowship in the comfort of the VIP Lounge of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Gather your friends and colleagues for a running team of 5 persons or a walking team … [Read more...] about Night Relay Returns to Stadium

Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race

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People of the Eastern Cape, get out your running shoes, apply your sunscreen, grab a friend or family member and put on your biggest smile because this local event is going to be one to remember. On the 19th August 2018, Zsports and Medihelp Medical Scheme will be the proud host of the annual Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race, beginning at 9am at the Port Elizabeth Railway Station and ending at 1pm at the Uitenhage Railway Station. If you’re looking for some adventure, then look no … [Read more...] about Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race