Lace up those running shoes the Pharmaton Edenvale Marathon is coming to town
"Seeing that our president is running and staying healthy we thought it would be a good idea to invite him,"
If you haven’t yet, you might want to start preparing for the upcoming Pharmaton Edenvale Marathon hosted by the Edenvale Rand Road Warriors.
The marathon will be held on March 11 and 2018 marks the 25th year that ERRW will host the marathon.
Also read: Edenvale Marathon to take to the streets
It will start on Linksfield Road near Edenvale High School (EHS) at 6am.
Runners will make their journey through Edenvale and end at EHS.
Runners will have the option to participate in a 42.2km marathon, a 21.1km half-marathon, a 10km and a 5km run.
Also read: Sarens Edenvale Marathon gives back
Claudia Blyth, the vice-chairperson of the ERRW, said the funds raised at the marathon will be donated to charities, Scout groups and developing running clubs.
Charities include the Kidney Bean Foundation.
“The money will be used to help children with kidney-related health issues,” said Blyth.
Blyth said because the club does not have many expenses, it can afford to donate funds to the community.
“Everyone at the club is excited about this annual event.”
Blyth said the club has also sent an invitation to the event to the offices of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Also read: Sarens Marathon a hit with runners
“Seeing that our president is running and staying healthy, we thought it would be a good idea to invite him,” explained Blyth.
To enter the marathon, visit www.championchip.co.za. Online entries close on March 4.
For more information contact 071 675 2708.
