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The Northgate Road race is a good warm-up after the comrades marathon and a race in which everyone can take part. Photo: File
The 22nd annual race Northgate Road takes place this Sunday, July 8, and if you left it at the last minute to enter, do not worry, it's still time to have fun.
Pre-registrations were closed on July 4, and for those who entered the packages will be at the entrance 4 to Northgate Shopping Center on Saturdays between 9am and 3pm, or in the morning of the race starting at 6am
For everyone, you can always enter the race day at the mall entrance 4 from 6 pm
The starting gun will shoot at 7 pm 30 for the 5 km and 10 km run and 7:40 for the 10 km run.
The 10km run is relatively easy one and a good warm up after the Comrades Marathon.
Even the little ones can enjoy the Northgate Road Race. Photo: File
Phillimon Mathiba of Nedbank was the first to cross the line last year in just 00:31:00
He said that the race was easy and that it s & # 39; He was well prepared.
Mamorallo Tjoka was the first woman to finish in 00:37:26.
Also read: The Northgate Road Race is back https://randburgsun.co.za/347570/the-northgate-road-race-is-back/
The race attracts some of Gauteng's top junior and senior talents.
The minimum age for running the 10km race is 13, while children of all ages can run the 5km and see more families each year. Even babies in strollers are welcome!
Last year, Cecilia Rootenberg (91 years old at the time) proved that there was no excuse for not run when she ran the 10km as the oldest runner of the day. She confirmed that she will come back again this year.
Motorists, although there are no closed roads, will have JMPD wickets as well as the Roodepoort Athletics Club on 5 and 10 km roads to direct traffic. in areas where corridors could be used by runners. The race will end around 9 am
The Northgate Road Race is still an explosion. Photo: File
R5 of each entry will be donated to the Mother of Peace orphanage and lighthouse shelter
Last year, about 14,000 rand were collected!
Wimpy will open before the dawn of the race day to make sure there is enough coffee, hot chocolate and cappuccinos to warm the runners before the race. After the race, they will be ready to serve a hot and hot breakfast for all those who want to refuel
Prizegiving takes place at 9am when all the shops and restaurants of Northgate will be open if you wish to do your shopping. 19659003] And do not forget that the fun and interactive Earth Keepers holiday campaign for kids will also be open in the center from 11am to 3pm at Cotton On. It's free, fun and will teach them how to make smoothies, recycle garbage and plant herbs, vegetables and flowers!
Also read: The little ones are going to 'dig & # 39; these fun holiday activities in Northgate https: // randburgsun. co.za/347974/little-ones-will-dig-these-fun-holiday-activities-at-northgate-2/
Details: Northgate Mall 011 794 1687, Charlie 082 770 1143, Natalie 076 233 1532.
Also read: Northgate Road Race sees record numbers in the 21st edition https://randburgsun.co.za/325466/northgate-road-race-sees-record-numbers-in-21st-edition /
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