The Metrorail train proved too strong for the teams this year in the Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race which took place between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Stations yesterday. The 700 strong passengers on the train got to enjoy the feeling of victory as the train crossed the finish line in a time of 1hr 43minutes, just 5 minutes ahead of defending champion Corporate Team, Gamble Pharmacy. Great conditions welcomed the participants and spectators at Port Elizabeth Station as the race got underway … [Read more...] about Train Wins
Running
Sigh, Yes I am his Father!
The Port Elizabeth City Center will be abuzz with activity this year as the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) play host to the 2016 Urban Run Nelson Mandela Bay weekend at the Donkin Reserve. This inner city obstacle charity race, in its current fundraising format, is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and will be drawing thousands of people back to the heart of the historic CBD. The old Port Elizabeth CBD is currently undergoing expensive urban renewal and how better to showcase the changes … [Read more...] about Sigh, Yes I am his Father!
Record secures series win for Gamble Pharmacy
A record breaking sub 56min win in the 17.5km Town Lodge Business Night Relay secured the Series win for the youngsters in the Gamble Pharmacy running team on Tuesday night at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Undefeated in the Men's category in all but one of the races in the history of the Night Relay, the team comprising of Uitenhage athletes Duwayne Lucas, Adriaan Gerwell, Aphlyn Taai, Brandon Eppenaar, Mariano Esau secured the 4th and final win of the Series on Tuesday night in a new course … [Read more...] about Record secures series win for Gamble Pharmacy
Top runners at Volkswagen Run
Saturday morning, 27 August saw over 950 excited running enthusiasts gather at the Volkswagen PeoplePavilion for the annual 5km Fun Run and 10km Run. The EP-recognised 10km saw runners starting at the PeoplePavilion, turning in Despatch, running a lap of the VW Test Track with the finish back at the PeoplePavilion. The shorter 5km Fun Run, had participants running from the PeoplePavilion, around the Volkswagen Factory, and finishing back at the PeoplePavilion. The VW 10km race is endorsed by … [Read more...] about Top runners at Volkswagen Run
Come rediscover the Port Elizabeth CBD
The 2016 Urban Run Nelson Mandela Bay, hosted by the MBDA, has received a boost from Caltex Eastern Cape ahead of next weekend's charity obstacle race through the Port Elizabeth historic CBD. Caltex who will be hosting one of the many obstacles along the route will also be ensuring top class entertainment for all the participants with top local mentalist and magician Brenton Peel set to fascinate the children with his Mind of Magic Show starting at 2pm next Saturday ahead of the 3pm start to the … [Read more...] about Come rediscover the Port Elizabeth CBD
Train Race heading for a sell-out
The newly introduced Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race has received an above average number of entries at this early stage and would appear to be on track for a sell-out of 300 teams and a train packed with over 700 spectators. The Train Race, a unique Man vs Machine fun Duathlon style relay race for Teams of 5 runners and 1 MTB cyclist or Individuals, takes place in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday 2nd October against a Metrorail Rail run by PRASA between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Train Race heading for a sell-out
2016 Night Relay Finale
The last of the 2016 Town Lodge Business Night Relay events will be taking place on Tuesday (30th) at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, starting at 6pm. Nelson Mandela Bay’s unique Business Night Relay has been well supported this winter and will be looking for a record attendance of running and walking teams come Tuesday evening. No other event in the country offers such a fun corporate team building opportunity in the settings of an iconic 2010 legacy stadium. This will be the final … [Read more...] about 2016 Night Relay Finale
Countdown to the VW 10 Km Run
Following the success of the VW 5km Fun Run in Uitenhage which has seen over a 1 000 participants since the inaugural event in 2015, the Volkswagen Athletics Club has decided to take things further by continuing with the 10-km version. The EP-recognised race takes place on Saturday, 27 August and will see runners and enthusiasts starting at the PeoplePavilion, turning in Despatch, running a lap of the VW Test Track (which is not normally open to the public) and then finishing back at the … [Read more...] about Countdown to the VW 10 Km Run
Help Batman run the Christmas Cheer Marathon
https://youtu.be/hxLNRT_8-W8?t=30s In 2015 a challenge was issued to runners who wanted to run their first marathon on the relatively flat course of the PE City Marathon in December. Due to it's success, this challenge is being issued again by Steven Lancaster of The Charity Space. This year participants can choose if they wish to participate in either the marathon (42.2km) or 10km races on Saturday 3 December from the NG Kerk in Lorraine. The PE City Marathon is hosted by Crusaders … [Read more...] about Help Batman run the Christmas Cheer Marathon
Gamble Dominate
Another perfect winters evening greeted over 50 teams for the as Tuesday of the month Town Lodge Business Night Relay hosted at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with Gamble Pharmacy putting on the heat and securing yet another comfortable victory in a new course record. Crossing the line in 57 minutes and 56 seconds, the all male team from Gamble Pharmacy continued their domination of the Night Relay Series which they've enjoyed since inception of the event in 2011. Some two minutes ahead of … [Read more...] about Gamble Dominate
Popular Stadium Night Relay returns on Tuesday
Almost a full house of team entries is anticipated for next Tuesday night's penultimate round of the popular Town Lodge Business Night Relay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.Teams comprising of 5 runners or 3 walkers complete a 3.5km route within the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and are enjoying this unique corporate team building opportunity for their staff to stay active during winter whilst socialising outside of the workplace. The Town Lodge Business Night "The support this year has been … [Read more...] about Popular Stadium Night Relay returns on Tuesday
Take a step for diabetes
This year's Refreshhh Global Diabetes Walk will be taking place on Saturday 23rd July at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium starting at 9am. Whilst only 2 million cases of diabetes are reported in South Africa, it is estimated that between 4 to 6 million people in SA may be living with diabetes. Internationally run events like the Global Diabetes Walk are aimed at highlighting Diabetes and helping people become aware of this killer illness.There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 which cannot be … [Read more...] about Take a step for diabetes
Fancy taking on the Train between PE and Uitenhage?
Entries for the 2016 Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race opened this week ahead of the city's iconic and unique man versus machine biathlon relay race on Sunday 2nd October. Re-introduced in 2014 in a new and exciting format between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, this year's Train Race is expecting to attract over 250 teams comprising of 5 runners and 1 Mountain Bike cyclist as the teams take on a Metrorail train over a distance of 38km. This year sees the addition of an individual category to the … [Read more...] about Fancy taking on the Train between PE and Uitenhage?
Double Gamble
It's been year's since the Gamble Pharmacy Men's team has been upstaged at the Night Relay and this month's 2nd round of the Town Lodge Business Night Relay witnessed just the second time in over 4 years that a new winner was crowned. Whilst the honours stayed with the company, the winners medal went to the Gamble Pharmacy mixed team who pipped the Men's team by just 30 seconds on Tuesday evening at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The unique Town Lodge Business Night Relay was well supported … [Read more...] about Double Gamble
Heartbreak Hill half marathon
The 40th running of this challenging 21.1km race took place on Saturday 25 June 2016 from St Dominic's Priory School in Miramar. Over 800 people competed on the day, with other's having earned their club points at 2 Helper Runs earlier in June. Many family members took advantage of the outing and the festive atmosphere at the start/finish area. The race gets its name from the relentless climb up Heron and Seaview Roads to the top of Buffelsfontein Road in Mount Pleasant. This climb is fondly … [Read more...] about Heartbreak Hill half marathon
