Gauteng’s premier half marathon hosted by Bedfordview Country Club Athletics will be held this January to kick off the running season. The Dis-Chem Half Marathon is an event that both novices and seasoned runners will enjoy. Dis-Chem returns as a proud sponsor with the goals of promoting a healthy lifestyle, …
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Gauteng’s premier half marathon hosted by Bedfordview Country Club Athletics will be held this January to kick off the running season. The Dis-Chem Half Marathon is an event that both novices and seasoned runners will enjoy.
Dis-Chem returns as a proud sponsor with the goals of promoting a healthy lifestyle, overall well-being and their support of the sport.
The route remains unchanged, winding its way through the hills of Bedfordview, Morninghill and Primrose, providing runners with a challenging route and spectacular views. Race marshals will be stationed along the route ensuring the safety of while simultaneously offering encouragement to the runners. There will be six water points and runners are encouraged to bring their own water.
The race has previously sold out within a couple of weeks of entries opening. There are 6500 entries available for the 21km race and all entrants will receive a race Dry-fit T-shirt. Entries close on 15 December or once the 6,500 available entries are sold. The Centrum 5km Fun Run will be back and the first 600 entries will get a Centrum branded Dry-fit T-shirt.
The Half Marathon will have a seeded and will be timed. The race in Riley Road at 06:00 am.
Athletes can purchase a commemorative medal for the 21km. Club gazebos, catering, locker and shower facilities will be available at the finish.
Funds will be raised for the two race charities: Lambano Sanctuary for orphaned children with HIV and the Namaqua Dog and Donkey Foundation, which undertakes the sterilisation, vaccination and treatment of animals in informal settlements on the East Rand. All donations by runners, over and above their entry fee, will be matched by the Dis-Chem Foundation.
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