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
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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
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
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
