Motorists should take heed of road closures and traffic delays expected between Greenside and Northcliff on the morning of 18 February.
The Pirates 21km promises to be as popular as ever, as ‘Joburg’s toughest half marathon’ attracts elite and adventurous runners alike.
A closer look at the route can be found at www.pirates21.co.za
The run starts at 6am and there will be one lane closed throughout the route. The cut-off for runners is 9.30am, but roads will open as soon as the last runner passes that intersection.
All busy intersections will be supervised by a Pirates Road Running marshal and a Metro police officer.
High traffic areas are as follows:
- Between the 4km and 5km points, where the route crosses over 3rd Avenue, Darrenwood
- Between 6km and 7km where runners run across Beyers Naudé Drive in Blackheath. Cars will be let through if there is a gap, otherwise, this is where the most congestion occurs
- On the 18km mark where runners cross back over Beyers Naudé Drive on Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park. Same as above applies
- The corners of Linden and Tana roads and Barry Hertzog Avenue and Tana Road, in Roosevelt Park and Victory Park, will be blocked.
Last year, 2 300 runners braved the Pirates 21km but this year more are expected, judging by the initial sales.
Tickets are R130 for both pre-entries and entries on the day. Online entries can be done at www.entrytickets.net/pirates21 until 15 February.
Grandmasters pay R60 while blind runners can run for free. Athletics South Africa temporary licences are R30.
More information about the run, prize money and entries is available at www.piratesclub.co.za
Details: Pirates Road Running racedirector@piratesroadrunning.co.za 011 568 0922.
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Also read: Pirates Road Running says it’s time for the toughest 21km
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