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IT’S nearly time to light up the night and see the streets of Soweto illuminated by Energizer for the dazzling Energizer Light Race. On Saturday May 10, runners, cyclists and walkers will all gather to see street culture sparkling with life and light as they race along the township streets. Entries for this spectacular, proudly South African event are closing on April 25. So if you haven’t entered yet, it’s time to get moving!
Energizer is gearing up to make the race an authentic township adventure like nothing Jozi has ever seen before. As participants move through the township along the safe and guided route, they will see Zulu drums and dancers, Vilikazi Street where Nelson Mandela once lived, hear the vibrant jazz at the Sakhumzi restaurant, see Archbishop Tutu’s home and more.
The races themselves will start at 05:30 till 06:00. There will be entertainment from 3:00 until 10:30, including the Extraordinary Gentlemen and DJ Milkshake, making the event the place to be for spectators and racers alike. The venue will only close at midnight, so there will be plenty of time to party the night away. There is also a share of R25 000 to be won in prize money for the racing events, which include a men’s and women’s 10km trail run, a veteran’s 10km trail run; and a men’s, women’s and veteran’s 20km bike trail. There is also a 5km walk.
There are several registration venues to choose from, including the Cycle Lab in Fourways, The Creative Counsel Offices (on the corner of Corlett Drive, opposite Melrose Arch) and Mapoyna Mall, Soweto, but all racers must enter online at www.energizerlightrace.co.za, and spectators can buy tickets directly from the site as well. Entrants will receive an exciting complementary Energizer goodie bag worth R500, which includes an Energizer headlight – perfect for race day.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to light up the night with Energizer. Get glowing now! For more information, go to www.energizerlightrace.co.za