Quick chat with the man behind the scenes of the Robor Scaffolding Marathon
Jan is the one who makes the race happen.
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Jan Jordaan and the Robor Scaffolding Marathon go together like well … cheese and tomato (like the colours of Benoni Northerns Athletic Club).
Jordaan, the stalwart organiser of the Robor Scaffolding Marathon, had a quick chat with the Benoni City Times:
BCT: How long have you been organising the race?
JJ: Since 2010, so this will be the ninth year.
BCT: What are some of the challenges involved in organising a road race like this?
JJ: The biggest challenge is the small stuff. The big things like ordering Coke and medals are simple.
BCT: What would you like to see more of at this year’s event?
JJ: I honestly just want to see every single runner enjoying the route and the race itself. If the runners are happy then I am happy.
BCT: What can runners expect from the route?
JJ: After marking the route recently I realised that the route is not as flat as I originally thought. The pull from the Ebotse main gate in Sarel Cilliers Street to the end of Joubert Street is going to be a challenge, especially the second lap.
Late entries
Pre-entries closed on April 22.
Late entries will be taken from Benoni Northerns Sports Club on April 28 from 10am to 5pm and on the morning of the race from 4:30am.
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