Scheduled
for the 20th of May 2012, this annual event will commence
at St Lucia's Ski Boat Club at 8am sharp.
The St
Lucia-iSimangaliso Half Marathon consists of a 21km,
which is a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon; a 10km run and a 5km
run. Challenges can be set, where local businesses can challenge
each other in the race.
The
inclusion of the shorter distance events should encourage the
participation of people of varying fitness levels.
There
will be spot prizes to ensure a fun, yet competitive day enjoyed by
all. Families with children are most welcome; a 2km fun run/walk is
planned for all to enjoy.
The
entry form will be available online later this week and the address
of the website will be published on St Lucia News. This website will
include a map of the various routes, as well as everything else that
participants can expect from the day. Proceeds gained from entry
fees will go towards the buying and installing of tracking collars
for the protection of the rhinos of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
It is
the belief that St Lucia's natural beauty, including the Igwalagwala
Trail, Boardwalk and St Lucia Game Park, through which these races
are run, will encourage the return of both local and visiting
participants. In the future, the organising committee plans to make
a weekend of this annual event by adding cycle races and arts &
crafts fairs to the programme in order to entice entire families to
enjoy a fun-filled weekend in St Lucia.
So dust your running shoes off and enter the St Lucia-iSimangaliso Half Marathon.
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