Urban Run fun in Bay at end of month
IT IS a one-of-a-kind event in South Africa and it returns to the Port Elizabeth CBD on September 26 and 27.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Urban Run, hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency, is a unique concept event where participants not only rediscover the city centre but also raise much-needed funding for Bay charities.
The Urban Run offers a fun-filled weekend of entertainment for young and old, as well as a feel-good factor through helping those who are in need and less fortunate.
The Mardi Gras atmosphere, which often sees many participants dressing up for the event, ensures it remains fun as children tackle a route of approximately 2.5km and adults one of about 8km.
Each year, the real winner of the Urban Run is charity.
This year’s funds will go the Reach For a Dream Foundation (kids’ run) and Cheshire Home, which comprises Cleary Estate Cheshire Home in the northern areas and Cheshire Home in Summerstrand and various outreach programmes (adult run).
With participants required to raise a minimum of R100 for the charity, organisers are hoping that the Urban Run will once again be able to raise more than R200 000 for these organisations.
Participants have incentives to raise as much as possible, with the top three philanthropists in each event receiving great prizes.
Top Bay cycle shop CycloPro has once again offered a Dora 16-inch bicycle for the child who raises the most money. Last year this was won by Anika La Bercensie, who raised R1 240. The top three adults will win prizes ranging from R2 800 to R4 800.
The top philanthropist receives a two-night stay for two at the four-star Redbourne Country Lodge from Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges, as well as a Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures Zip Line Experience and entry for four to Saasa Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Jukani sanctuary.
No late entries are accepted for the event and all participants are required to report for registration at the Donkin Reserve on Saturday September 26 between 9am and 2pm to collect their registration packs and race numbers.
See www.UrbanRun.co.za for further information and online entry forms, or pick up entry forms at Caltex Toby’s Motors in 8th Avenue, Walmer, or at News Cafe, Boardwalk.