Safari Half Marathon

Lace up those running shoes and take part in this stunning Cape Winelands run

The much-loved and anticipated Safari Half Marathon is back for the 29th time this year, and Liqui-Fruit is joining the party. Taking place at the Huguenot High School in Wellington on Monday, 2 May 2016 (which is a public holiday), thousands of entrants will set off on a challenging but beautiful run (or walk) through the surrounding winelands.

If you prefer a gentle stroll or a shorter run, then you have the option to take part in a 10-km run/walk or a 5-km fun run, as opposed to the full 21-km route. Once the races are done, and provided your feet still work, there will be live music and toe-tapping tunes to which you can dance, or simply chill out and recover. Food and drink stalls will be dotted around the venue so you can refuel and replenish after the morning exercise.

Besides the festive atmosphere and obvious health benefits of taking part, bask in the feel-good factor of knowing that your participation aids in supporting a charity too. This year’s chosen recipient is Alta du Toit Aftercare Centre, which is a Bellville safehaven for adults with intellectual disabilities, and aims to provide safe housing and employment for their 220 clients.

ENTRY TO THE 2016 SAFARI HALF MARATHON IN WELLINGTON

ONLINE ENTRIES: Online entries can be submitted via TopEvents.co.za, and the closing date is on Sunday, 17 April 2016 at midnight.

FAX OR MAIL ENTRIES: Entry forms are available via Safarihalfmarathon.co.za. Complete the entry document, sign it and fax it along with your deposit slip to +27 (0)21 510 7230. The closing date for fax and mail entries is Sunday, 3 April 2016.

IN-STORE ENTRIES: Applicants can drop off their entry and make payment at Huguenot High School, or at the following Sportsmans Warehouse stores: Rondebosch, Tygervalley, Canal Walk, Somerset West.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2016 SAFARI HALF MARATHON IN WELLINGTON

Be aware that all race day participants MUST register in order to compete. Race number collection and registration will take place at the Huguenot High School and at select Sportsmans Warehouses (see below) between 10am and 5pm on Friday, 29 and Saturday, 30 April 2016. Please note that no collections or registrations will be allowed on the day of the race.

Take along your confirmation email or SMS, and if you did not receive any form of communication, take along a copy of your entry form as well as your proof of payment to any of the following centres:

• Sportsmans Warehouse – Canal Walk
• Sportsmans Warehouse – Rondebosch
• Sportsmans Warehouse – Somerset West
• Sportsmans Warehouse – Tygervalley
• Huguenot High School – Wellington

Goodie bags will be given to the first 10 000 people to register (this excludes participants in the 5-km event). The purchase and use of a disposable chip (at a cost of R20p/p) is compulsory for all events except the 5km fun run/walk.

For more information visit Safarihalfmarathon.co.za.

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Interested in other active events on this weekend? Check out the Muddy Princess Obstacle Run in Stellenbosch.

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