Running clubs launch time trial championships
After sharing their ideas, the running clubs in the area decided to bring the initiative back with the Interclub Time Trial Championships.
Runners flocked to Modderfontein Golf Course for the first instalment of the Interclub Time Trial Championships.
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Held on February 24, the first set of time trials were hosted by Greenstone Hill Running Club.
The championships saw five running clubs from the eastern parts of Johannesburg, namely Greenstone Hill Running Club, Edenvale Rand Road Warriors, Bedfordview Athletics, Jeppe Athletics and Nedbank Running Club, participate in the trials.
Luzzanne Grace of Greenstone Hill Running Club said the trials started in February and will end in June.
The trials, which will run monthly, will be rotated to give each club an opportunity to host the trials.
Grace said the events which start at 16:30 and end at 18:30 are free to all participants and timed by Peak Timing.
She thanked 32Gi, Running High and Beyers for sponsoring the event.
Grace said they want to encourage greater interaction between community running clubs.
“Before the Covid-19 pandemic there was a similar initiative and many runners in the community wanted to see its return.”
“Besides being a social event for runners, it allows clubs to build morale as they compete in a friendly environment.”
Upcoming Greenstone race
The Greenstone Hill Running Club will also host its 5km and 8km run and walk on March 27.
Sponsored by Beyers, the event will be held at the Stoneridge Centre in Greenstone, starting at 07:00.
Registration for the event opened on February 1 and entry fee is R150. Entries close on March 21 or when the 1800 limit is reached.
Those who enter will receive a race shirt, a goodie bag and a chocolate medal on completion of the race.
For more information phone 063 804 5180 or email greenstonerun@beyerschocs.co.za
Interclub Time Trial Championships schedule:
• Nedbank Running Club on March 22 at Flamingo Shopping Centre.
• Bedfordview Athletics on April 20 at the corner of Hilda Street and Ruth Avenue Dunvegan.
• Jeppe Athletics on May 25 at the Jeppe Quondam.
• Edenvale Rand Road Warriors on June 23 at Edenvale Bowling Club.
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