POLOKWANE – This race is a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon.
The aim of the project is to to leave a shared commemoration to those who lost their loved ones through cancer, those who are affected and those who have survived.
Taking part in the Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon symbolises telling or sharing your story of hope on behalf of those whom are affected by cancer and providing support and, most important of all, encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon is a non-profit organisation which promotes health and fitness awareness and supports programmes recognised in consolidation of different cancer infections.
The main project and major event is Run 4 Cancer Marathon which is a 48 km road race marathon.
The project will be run in partnership with the Polokwane Athletics Club and Polokwane Run/Walk for Life as their current licensed entity and accredited partner for long distance, fun run and walk marathons.
Starting times, points and routes:
• The 48 km will start at 06:00 from Old Mokopane Route close to Mokopane Toll gate.
• The 32 km will start at 06:00 from Old Mokopane Route close to Weenen Bricks.
• The 21 km will start at 06:00 from Old Mokopane Route close to Protea Hotel The Ranch Resort.
• The 10 km will start at 07:00 at the Polokwane Cricket Club.
• The 5 km will start at 07:30 at the Polokwane Cricket Club.
Everyone finishes at the Polokwane Cricket Club and all finishers will receive medals.
To pre-enter for this race, visit www.protime.co.za, all online entries will get a T-shirt with pre-entries closing on 22 October.
Confirmation of the entry will be sent via SMS or e-mail and must be used as proof when collecting the race number.
Entries at the Polokwane Cricket Club can be done on Friday by runners for all races between 16:00 and 20:00.
They will receive T-shirts.
On Saturday only runners for the 5 km and 10 km fun run can still register from 04:00 to 06:00.
There will be no T-shirts.
Entry fees:
• 5 km: R60.
• 10 km: R165 + R30 temporary licence.
• 21 km: R170 + R45 bus ticket to start + R30 temporary licence.
• 32 km: R250 + R45 bus ticket to start + R30 temporary licence.
• 48 km: R265 + R45 bus ticket to start + R30 temporary licence.
Transportation times: 48 km, 32 km and 21 km athletes will depart from Polokwane Cricket Club at 04:30. Use of buses is recommended as the road will be closed.
