28 Year old Selati Marathon still going strong

Last year 1 054 athletes participated in this race, compared to a mere 80 runners in 1989. This unique and popular race starts and end at the Malelane Rugby Club.

Competitors have again a choice between the 10-kilometres and a 21,1-kilometre race. The younger or less fit athletes can choose between the 2km or the 4,9km fun run presented by and for the benefit of Malelane Primary School. The fun run last year attracted 1 220 runners.

Two unique aspects of this race, are the route and the water points. The route will be the same as last year and still promises to be something special. More than 10 kilometres of the half-marathon route follows the banks of the Crocodile River overlooking the Kruger National Park and run adjacent to the green cane fields.

The 21km race this year turns around near the Fish Eagle Bend suburb of Malalane.

The water points are considered as some of the best in the Lowveld, each with their own unique characteristic and a real treat to any tired runner. They are manned by the different divisions of RCL Foods as well as some business partners. This leads to serious competition to be nominated as the best water point. No trouble or effort is spared to ensure an unforgettable experience for each runner passing through the water points.

The sponsors wishes to again make the 2016 Selati 2-in-1 Marathon an unforgettable experience.

Each pre-entrant will receive a Selati 2 in 1 T-shirt and a Selati string bag. The participants can also again look forward to a unique race medal of which the first 10 is gold and the next 30 is silver for each of the distances.

Entry forms are available on www.prontocs.co.za.

Race numbers for the main races can be collected at the start at the Malelane Rugby Club from 16:00 to 19:00 on Friday May 13 as well as from 05:30 on race day.