ENTRIES OPEN FOR CAPE TOWN MARATHON

ONLINE ENTRIES OPEN FOR CAPE TOWN MARATHON & 10KM

Online entries for the 2013 Cape Town Marathon and Cape Town 10km have officially opened.  With just over 3 months to go, now is the time to re-friend your running shoes and launch into a world-beating training regime before race day on Sunday, 22^nd September.

The Marathon is a qualifier for the 2014 Comrades and Old Mutual Two Oceans marathons, and the fast, flat route provides elite athletes with the opportunity to post a personal best. The eight hour cut-off ensures first timers and walkers can complete the distance under less pressure.

The Marathon and 10km routes will start in Adderley Street at 06h30, allowing participants to get going early. The marathon route takes runners out to Rondebosch before looping back to the City via the V&A Waterfront, Sea Point and the Green Point Common.

The 10km has a two-hour cut-off, so walkers are welcome as they have ample time to complete the event and earn a medal.

The Cape Town Marathon festival weekend also includes a 5km Fun Run and a 5 x 4.2km relay for clubs, companies and schools on Saturday, 21^st September. These events are open to everyone – walkers as well as fun and serious runners. Family and friends are encouraged to enjoy the festivities.

Enter online at www.capetowncitymarathon.com.  An entry form can also be downloaded from the website. Entries close on 9^th September 2013.

For more information contact Western Province Athletics on 021-699 0615 or visit www.wpa.org.za.

You can also find the Cape Town Marathon on Twitter (@CTMarathon) or on Facebook (Facebook.com/CTMarathon).