The third edition of the fast-becoming popular Discovery Vitality Run Series' BayRun will take place on October 4 at Cape Recife High School in Gqeberha.
The Vitality Run Series was introduced in 2017, with the aim to help people improve their fitness through physical activity.
The series has over the years offered iconic events in the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal and in 2023 was launched in Gqeberha.
The race is open to anyone, and Vitality members earn Vitality points for participating in races.
A field of more than 1,500 runners powered to the finish of the BayRun with Discovery Vitality Series last year, and organisers are expecting an even bigger number in October.
The much-anticipated BayRun will be hosted by the 32Gi Athletics Club.
The race director from the host club, Jonathan Mundell, said he was thrilled with the local support of the 2024 event for all three distances of 5km, 10km and 21km.
He said he was even more keen to see the event grow bigger each year with Discovery Vitality's support.
“We had amazing support and vibe last year from the beginner walkers to those looking to improve their personal bests, and we are predicting another strong turnout this year as this event really caters to everyone,” Mundell saod.
Lithebe Menzeleleli, of Ikhamva Athletics Club, won the 21km last year in 1:05:38, and Refeloe Solomons, of Nedbank Running Club, scooped the title of first woman home in 1:27:28.
Melikhaya Frans won the 10km in 29:32, and Ntombesintu Mfunzi, of Nedbank Running Club, was the first woman to finish the 10km in 39:16.
The BayRun, which has EP Athletics league status, will offer three flat and scenic distances — 21km, 10km and a fun 5km. All finishers will receive a BayRun with Discovery Vitality Series medal.
The event programme will start with the 21km at 6am, the 5km at 6.05am, and the 10km at 6.15am.
The prize-giving for the 10km will start at 8.20am, followed by the 21.1km prize-giving at 9.30am.
Participants can look forward to a range of super lucky draw prizes with the main lucky draw, from all online entries, for R2,500 cash, taking place at 9.45am.
Enter online at www.webtickets.co.za until midnight on September 30 or enter at Brian Bands, Sportsmans Warehouse or UD Sports, in Uitenhage, before October 1.
Collection of race numbers and late entries will be available from the home of 32Gi Athletics Club, Wembley Tennis Club, at 1 McCoy Road in Mill Park on October 3 from 12 noon to 7pm, and from 5am until 5.45am at Cape Recife High School on race day.
Club Gazebos are welcome and encouraged but clubs must collect an entry permit at registration for parking. Runners can enjoy coffee and light meals from the food trucks at the finish.
The Herald
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