Prepare for utter silliness, because Pirates Road Running will once again host its Wobblers and Wigglers Charity Hat Run.
The 33rd annual club run on 16 December at 8am will see the streets of Greenside filled with people walking or running 8km while wearing the silliest hats around.
Marang House, a non-profit organisation in Northcliff that cares for children with serious illnesses, will receive all profits from the run.
Expect oddities such as beer at the water point, and the last male runners being called wobblers and last female runners being called wigglers.
“More often than not, quite a party takes place at the water point,” Pirates Road Running chairperson, David Case, confessed.
In the past, the winners used to pay the losers money. “Participants also used to be fined if they didn’t wear a hat. In the past, we have had some incredible designs.”
Last year Pirates saw record numbers attend, with 1 200 runners crossing the line.
“The fun, the friendship and the laughter are what make this run very special.”
He said most runners did not put pressure on themselves to finish quickly, and no club colours or licences were necessary.
“The run is always started with the firing of a sparkling wine cork. There are no positional prizes or any cash prizes, but prizes are given for best male and female hat, best male and female child hat, best social team and best dog hat.”
The entrance fee is a minimum donation of R50 for adults and R20 for children and pets.
Runners can register at Pirates Sports Club from 6am on the day.
Case said no roads will be closed on the day, but drivers should expect minor delays as Metro police will control traffic.
“People don’t have to wear hats, but in the spirit of the event we do encourage it.”
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