SAFARI HALF MARATHON

ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR POPULAR WELLINGTON EVENT

Entries are open for the Safari Half Marathon and over 10 000 runners and walkers are expected to take to the streets of Wellington on Workers Day, Wednesday 1 May.

This popular Boland event always attracts some of the country’s top runners, who compete for prize money totalling over R30 000.  Consistently voted by runners as one of the best half marathons in the Western Cape, entrants can choose to take part in the 21.1km half marathon or 10km walk, as well as the relay event, a 2 by 10.5km.  There is also a 5km fun run, which participants can pre-enter or enter on race day.

The final closing date for entries is Sunday 14 April and participants can enter online at www.safarihalfmarathon.co.za or pick up an entry form from any Sportsmans Warehouse or other sports outlets around the Peninsula and the Boland.  For more information contact 021 ‑ 511 7130, email info@topevents.co.za or visit the website at www.topevents.co.za.

The half marathon and relay events both start at 07h10, while the 10km walk has a later start at 09h30.  The 5km fun run starts at 09h00.  All races finish at the Hugenote High School in Wellington.

Walkers, fun runners and beginners, as well as the serious runners, are encouraged to come out and support this event and to bring their family and friends along to enjoy the day and join in the post-event festivities.

“The race offers all participants scenic routes through the streets, country roads and beautiful vineyards of Wellington.  The carnival atmosphere at the finish adds to the overall experience and participants can enjoy the many farm stalls, craft markets and entertainment,” said Lydia Britz category brand manager for Safari.

The event has chosen to support two charities namely CANSA to sustain their vital research, education programmes and patient care; and the local Wamakersvallei Training Centre that serves the Wellington community by providing subsidised training for students in child, baby and frail care, plus cooking and housekeeping.