Africa's largest family beach event, the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, kicks off at Hobie Beach on Sunday morning. The Series, now entering its 10th season is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and attracts families from around the Eastern Cape on alternate Sunday mornings for some great family fitness fun. Season 10 will comprise of 10 race days concluding on 15th March 2015. The Series offers 5 separate events each race morning in which family members can take part. For those who prefer to stay on … [Read more...] about Kick off of Africa’s largest family beach event
zports
Conquer city obstacles for fun
Hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) and presented by Zports, the Nelson Mandela Bay Urban Run is a unique Charity obstacle fun run of approximately 10km's (3km for the kids) through the streets of Port Elizabeth with exciting urban obstacles. The main aim is to bring the public to the city's urban spaces while raising money for charity. With the 2013 Urban Run raising over R230 000, this year's fundraising goal is R250 000. Just over two weeks to go to an event like no other, … [Read more...] about Conquer city obstacles for fun
Train beats runners by 30 seconds
For the first time ever, the three towns of Nelson Mandela Bay were joined in one sporting event yesterday as the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race rolled into town and challenged just under 2 000 runners between the Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Train Stations. As residents lined the streets and cheered on the 7-person teams at the Port Elizabeth Station, Sydenham, New Brighton, Swartkops, Redhouse, Perseverance, Despatch and Uitenhage, it was the train that took the honours with just … [Read more...] about Train beats runners by 30 seconds
Running in the night
The powerful running teams from Transnet are keen to use this Thurday evening's Investec Night Relay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to cement their position within the Series. With two wins out of two in the Mixed teams category and one win and a second place in the Men's Category, the Transnet Lions teams are determined to get back onto the winning podium for Round 3 which starts at 6pm on Thursday night from within the Stadium. All that stands between the Transnet teams and total … [Read more...] about Running in the night
Train gets ready to race again
Excitement is building in the city for the much anticipated return of the Train Race concept as the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race gets set to leave the Port Elizabeth station at 9am on Sunday 27th July. The concept, re-introduced by Zports after an absence of 10 years, will see running teams of 7 members taking on a Metro Rail train between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, a distance of approximately 40km. Various categories of entry have been made available to include corporate, … [Read more...] about Train gets ready to race again
Running battle around stadium
The Investec Night Relay Series returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday evening for Round 2 with over 100 teams expected to battle it out as they run around the stadium. The Series comprises of 4 rounds this year and after a most successful start last month, Thursday nights action is expected to be dominated by the super fit teams from Transnet who enjoyed impressive wins in both the Men's and Mixed categories last month. Whether they can retain their position remains to be seen … [Read more...] about Running battle around stadium
Night relay off to great start
Thursday night saw a great start to the Investec Night Relay Series at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with just under 100 corporate teams taking part despite strong winds on the night. The 5 runners from Transnet proved too strong for the Gamble Pharmacy depending champions when their Men's Transnet Lions team completed the 25km distance in a time of 1hr 21min, some 2 minutes faster than the 2013 champions who have vowed to make a comeback after their Olympic runner, Lusapho April, was unable to … [Read more...] about Night relay off to great start
Time to run and walk around the stadium
Local companies and social teams are expected to take up the challenge of the Investec Night Relay which starts on Thursday evening and will consist of 4 races on a monthly basis between Thursday 15th May and the Thursday 14th August this year. Hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the Investec Night Relay is a popular corporate relay event for teams of 5 runners or 3 walkers with each team member completing a 5km lap around the stadium and lake precinct. "The Series is not only a fun … [Read more...] about Time to run and walk around the stadium
Ocean Series concludes this weekend
The 9th Season of the popular Ocean Racing Series will conclude this Sunday morning with Round 11 taking place at Hobie Beach and followed by a glitzy Series prize giving ceremony at the Boardwalk. The Series, which so far this season has attracted over 4,500 entries, is Africa's largest family beach event drawing thousands of people to the city beach front on alternate Sunday mornings throughout the Summer months. With just one week to Ironman South Africa, the Ocean Racing Series is … [Read more...] about Ocean Series concludes this weekend
Wesley Wiehahn leads from start to finish
Nelson Mandela Bay's Wesley Wiehahn led from start to finish to claim his first City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge title in absolutely perfect conditions on Sunday morning. Wiehahn, a top Eastern Province open water swimmer, completed the exciting 4-leg race in a fast time of 1 hour 1min as participants swam from Pollok Beach through to Kings Beach, having to exit the water and round designated transition areas at each of the beaches along the route before running back to Pollok … [Read more...] about Wesley Wiehahn leads from start to finish
3 Beaches Challenge
Nelson Mandela Bay ocean swimmers, surf-ski paddlers and surf lifesavers are in for a treat on Sunday when hundreds are expected to take part in the City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge. Top EP triathlete and undefeated 3 Beaches ladies champion, Liza Bright, is the favourite for Sunday morning as she is in top shape at the moment. Bright who won in 2012 and 2013 has had a great season so far which also saw her defending her unbeaten status in the December sprint distance About IT … [Read more...] about 3 Beaches Challenge
Bell Buoy Challenge looms
The 2014 Nelson Mandela Bay Bell Buoy Challenge, presented by Jendamark, takes place on Saturday 8th March from Port Elizabeth's Pollok Beach and is set to test some of South Africa's bravest open water swimmers. World renowned as the toughest Indian Ocean Swim the event, in just 4 years, has earned a world class listing of former winners which includes Bulgarian Petar Stoychev, Australian world record holder Melissa Gorman and Slovenian Rok Kerin. Stoychev, arguably the greatest open water … [Read more...] about Bell Buoy Challenge looms
Tracy Gous leads ladies Ocean Series Challenge
Mother of two, Tracy Gous, extended her overall Series lead in the ladies division of the Dischem 2km Ocean Swim on Sunday morning at Round 6 of the Ocean Racing Series held in Port Elizabeth in blustery conditions. With over 500 entries for Round 6, it was the 37 year old former surf and still water lifesaving champion, who extended her overall points accumulation as she convincingly claimed her 3rd win of the Series to a 20 point lead over 15 year old Amy Mardon and 21 year old Rebecca Newman. … [Read more...] about Tracy Gous leads ladies Ocean Series Challenge
Popular Ocean Series Returns
The popular Nelson Mandela Bay Ocean Racing Series returns to Hobie Beach this Sunday for round 6 with hundreds of swimmers, runners and kids expected to take part. Billed as Africa's largest family beach lifestyle event, the Series already has over 1,000 registered participants across the five events which are on offer each Race Day. As the Ocean Racing Series moves into the second half of Season 9, the focus for the top participants moves to the overall standings for the remaining 6 race … [Read more...] about Popular Ocean Series Returns
EL’s Nathan Le Roux overall winner of series
South African Junior Elite triathlete Nathan Le Roux, from East London, was the About IT Triathlon Summer Series overall champion following wins in Round 2 last Sunday in Port Elizabeth and Round 3 on Thursday at Port St Francis. Le Roux was exceptional throughout the Series and put in strong performances in all 3 legs of the sprint distance triathlon which saw participants from around the country competing over a 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run. Just over 250 participants tool part in the … [Read more...] about EL’s Nathan Le Roux overall winner of series
