The Vitality Series is coming to Gqeberha next week

The Vitality Run Series was introduced in 2017, with the aim to help people improve their fitness through physical activity. The Series has over the years offered iconic events in the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal and last year launched the George and Gqeberha Series. The series is open to anyone, and Vitality members earn Vitality points for participating in races.

“We would like to make a special call to all families to support this event and to choose a distance which suits their fitness level best, serious or fun, said race director, Jonathan Mandell, of 32Gi athletics club, who is keen to see the event grow with both Rafi’s and Discovery Vitality’s support.

“Exercising as a family unit improves family bonds and underscores the importance of physical activity to your children. “Our 5km route will be the most popular for families who wish to enjoy the route together and we welcome prams and pets too,” he added.

A field of over 1000 runners finished the BayRun with Discovery Vitality Series last year. Sinethemba Mirele, of Nedbank running club, won the 21km last year in 1.13.29 and Cherise Carreira, of Boxer athletic club, was the first woman to finish the 21km in 1.21.12. Last year’s 10km saw Sinawo Poti, of Ikhamva athletics club, finishing first in 31.22 and Kelly van Vliet, of Nedbank running club, was the first woman to finish the 10km in 38.04.

The BayRun, which has EP Athletics league status, will offer three flat and scenic distances, 21km, 10km and a fun 5km. All finishers will receive a BayRun with Discovery Vitality Series medal and this year the first male and female winner in each distance will receive a voucher for a pair of sought-after Puma running shoes.

The event program will start with the 21km at 06.00, the 5km at 06.05, the 10km at 06.15. The prize giving for the 10km will start at 08.20, followed by the 21.1km prize giving at 09.30. Participants can look forward to a range of super lucky draw prizes with the main lucky draw for R2500 cash prize taking place at 09.45.

Enter online at www.webtickets.co.za until midnight on Tuesday, 1 October, or enter at Brian Bands, Sportsmans Warehouse, and UD Sports, in Uitenhage, before Wednesday, 2 October.

Collection of race numbers and late entries will be available from the home of 32Gi athletics club, Wembley Tennis Club, 1 McCoy Road, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, on Friday, 4 Oct, from 12.00 to 19.00, and from 05.00 until 05.45 at Cape Recife High School on race day.

Club Gazebos are welcome and encouraged and the Club or School with the most entries will win a branded gazebo, courtesy of Insignio. 
For more information, contact Jonathan Mandell on 083 414 2624 or Theresa Buchner on 081 723 8230.