New running partner for big Hillcrest run
For the past 30 years, this race has also been the first local qualifier for the Two Oceans and Comrades marathons.
IT’S marathon season in KZN and the Hillcrest Villagers Athletics Club’s popular Hillcrest Marathon, and Comrades’ qualifier, introduces title sponsor, ThreshHold.
The Club Race, now called the ThreshHold Hillcrest Marathon, has stood the test of time. Although the route changed some years back, race day, on 10 February, will see the 40th running of the marathon.
For the past 30 years, this race has also been the first local qualifier for the Two Oceans and Comrades marathons.
“It’s undoubtedly one of the most popular races on the KZN calendar and the 3 000 entries go quickly,” said club chairman, Marc Allen.
“Runners like to test their legs early in the year and take some pressure off by achieving their qualifying times for Two Oceans and Comrades early. It’s a fast run too. Last year’s winning times were 02:31:57 for Tsholwane Jane in the men’s marathon and 3:04:36 by Lisa Collett in the women’s race.
“The route plays a big part in its attraction too. It’s a very scenic two-lap course through a tree-lined, shaded route into Winston Park and the crowd support is always good.
“We still have a few of the original members from the club’s inception in 1978. The club is 42 years old this year, so it’s older than myself and many of the members. All of us really feel that sense of tradition keenly so to be putting on the race for the 40th time and with a new headline sponsor in ThreshHold is very exciting. We’re pulling out all the stops to ensure this year is extra memorable,” Allen said.
ThreshHold is the perfect running partner for the Hillcrest Marathon as it is a natural supplement clinically proven to provide joint, cartilage and ligament support and protection as well as and relief of pain and inflammation comes on board as headline sponsor after co-sponsoring the event in 2018.
Made from the world’s best researched and purest form of MSM (OptiMSM) also discovered, coincidentally in 1978, ThreshHold is particularly beneficial to runners who often experience joint and muscle strain or injury with inflammation as the season progresses.
Visit www.hillcrestvillagers.co.za for more information and race entry details. Race entry forms are also available at Durban Runner in Glenwood, Poobie Naidoo in PMB, Sportsman’s Warehouse Pavilion, Sportsman’s Warehouse Watercrest Mall.
