AS race day fast approaches, entries remain open for the Eye Can Walk 5km/ 10km Challenge on Sunday, August 24, from Suncoast Lawns in Durban.

Scores of runners are expected to be part of the KZN Athletics accredited race, hosted by the KZN Blind and Deaf Society (KZNBDS). The race route is along the Durban beachfront promenade, which KZNBDS president Veetha Sewkuran said would be the perfect setting for the event.

She said around 2000 runners will be part of the race which starts at 08:00. “We are expecting both social and elite runners and walkers to be part of the challenge,” said Sewkuran. “The race is accredited, there will be cash prizes and medals at the end.”

The challenge was conceived by the organisation in 2017 as a means to raise awareness of, and to uplift, blind and deaf people. Over the years it has grown to be more than just an awareness fun walk. Sewkuran said despite the fast-paced growth of the event, the organisers have not deviated from its purpose.

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“It’s a unique and good concept, running and raising awareness at the same time. The race has evolved over time and become more competitive to include other services such as a chiropractor, and having diabetes and high blood pressure checks,” said Sewkuran. “The only thing that has changed this year is the venue, because there were issues of safety and parking. With us starting at Suncoast, it solves that issue.”

The race is kids and pet friendly. All entrants will receive T-shirts and medals.
The entry price for the 10km run ranges from R180 to R240, and the cost to participate in the 5km walk/run is R100. Tickets can be purchased via Webtickets or at Pick n Pay.

Race pack collection is on Saturday, August 23, at Pirates Lifesaving Club from 09:00 to 16:00 and on Sunday from 06:30 to 07:30. For more information contact Anand Naicker on 083 783 6363 or Yegeshne Naidu on 031 309 4991 / 067 281 7782.

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