There was a fresh and fun spin added to the Tswelopele Funerals Kaapsehoop 3-in-1 Marathon this year, just for the children: The Chicken Run.
Children from the ages of two to 12 were able to participate in a run of their own, following the main event late on Saturday morning, November 4, with each child awarded their own medal after completion of the run.
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Tswelopele Funerals’ Johanné Strydom said the children had to complete one lap around the stadium and every participant received a medal.
“The Lowveld is so family-orientated, we thought we should start an event for the children,” she said.
She said she wanted the Chicken Run to become an annual race.
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