The Train Race Duathlon will hit its pinnacle in the Eastern Cape this month when ultimate man versus machine rivalry continues. On 18 August the province’s top runners will put their reputations on the line to see if they can finally get the better of the Metrorail’s fastest train from Port Elizabeth to Uitenhage. Teams of 6 (5 runners and 1 mountain bike rider) will hand over a baton at 5 different change-overs along a route which runs from station to station along the R102 and R367 roads. … [Read more...] about Catching or Running to Catch the Train on 18 August?
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Medihelp Train Race Runners treated before start
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
Machine Triumphs
Machine triumphed over Man on Sunday morning as just under 200 teams challenged the Train in the Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Stations. This unique race to Nelson Mandela Bay gives athletes the opportunity to compete against a Metro Train in the only event of it's kind that links the 3 towns which make up the Metro. A record number of teams set off from Port Elizabeth station in near perfect running conditions which got progressively hotter as … [Read more...] about Machine Triumphs
The ultimate man vs machine challenge
The Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race will take place on 1 October 2017. This unique race gives athletes the opportunity to compete against a Metro Train along the scenic route between Port Elizabeth station and Uitenhage station. It’s a community-driven event that draws corporate, social, club and school relay teams. Each team consists of five runners and one mountain bike cyclist. The race is popular for its festive atmosphere and the opportunity to have healthy fun outdoors for athletes … [Read more...] about The ultimate man vs machine challenge
One Week to Go
Only one week remains before the Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race roars into action from Port Elizabeth station at 9am next Sunday - and time is running out for companies to book their entries. No late entries will be accepted after 5pm Wednesday ahead of the race pack collection at Love Story on Thursday sp interested parties are urged to go online and secure their sports. This unique biathlon-style relay race against a Metrorail train is open to teams comprising five runners and … [Read more...] about One Week to Go
Train Wins
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
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
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?
Runners too quick for Train
The second addition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race, hosted by NMBT, was another resounding success on Sunday morning as athletes took on machine in a race against the Metrorail train between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Station. This year the runners got the better of the train with the top 4 teams beating the train as unexpected signal delays along the route slowed down the defending champions. It was the young running stars from the Gamble Pharmacy team that took the lead from the … [Read more...] about Runners too quick for Train
Are you ready for the Train Race?
The Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race, a unique biathlon style team relay race comprising corporate, club, social and schools teams of 6 persons against a Metrorail train between Port Elizabeth Uitenhage stations, takes place this Sunday morning as the only event in Nelson Mandela Bay which combines the 3 major towns which make up the Metro and connected communities. Just under 200 teams are expected to challenge the train over the 38km distance between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Stations on … [Read more...] about Are you ready for the Train Race?
New Challenge for Train
The 2015 Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage stations is set for a strategic yet exciting format change to keep the event aligned with the interests of the corporate market. This year's Train Race will see the inclusion of a Mountain Bike (MTB) leg for the relay teams which will now comprise of 5 runners and 1 MTB cyclist to challenge a Metrorail train over the 38km distance to remain the only event in the Metro which incorporates all 3 towns of the … [Read more...] about New Challenge for Train
All Aboard for Train Race Return
It's man versus machine this Sunday morning as the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race sets off from Port Elizabeth station with over 2,000 people taking part in this 38km relay race against the Metro Rail train to Uitenhage Station. Residents of Port Elizabeth, New Brighton, Swartkops, Redhouse, Despatch and Uitenhage are encouraged to line the roads and support the race which takes place between a standard Metro Rail diesel train pulling 10 commuter coaches filled with 600 VIP guests … [Read more...] about All Aboard for Train Race Return
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
