Kick start 2015 with popular marathon
Entries are open for the 33rd Johnson Crane Hire Marathon, which will be held on the morning of Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Old Bens Sports Club.
The event, which serves as a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon and Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, grows in popularity every year and race hosts, Benoni Harriers Athletic Club, will be preparing for almost 10 000 runners who will take on either the 42.2km marathon, the 21.1km half-marathon, the 10km CGA Championship sanctioned race, 5km fun run or the 1km kiddies race.
The 42.2km and 21.1km races will start at 6am sharp, while the 10km and 5km fun run will get underway at 6.30am.
The 1km kiddies race will begin at 7am.
Registration will take place at the venue, from 4.45am.
The route is the same as the 2014 race (the 42km is a two-lap course) and the organisers of this year’s race have requested patience from motorists and residents along the route.
The affected main roads/intersections are Struben Street, Millburn Street, O’Reilly Merry Road, Hospital Road, Great North Road, Thomas Road, Elm Road, Benoni Road, President Brand Road, President Boshoff Street, Sarel Cilliers Street and Brodigan Street.
A percentage of the entry fees will be donated to the iThemba Rape and Trauma Support Centre.
The grounds will provide entertainment for children, making the event the perfect opportunity for a family day out.
There will also be prizes for the school or company that enters the most people in the 5km race.
For more information contact Ashvin Jivan on 082 924 0234, or Anthea du Toit on 079 417 5589.
