Athletes ready for a test of mettle
According to Mwelase ‘Shuzz’ Henry, public relations officer for the Amajuba Marathon Association, the three-in-one race is open to athletes over the age of 18.
The third annual Amajuba Marathon, which takes place on September 22, will be a test of strength and endurance.
According to Mwelase ‘Shuzz’ Henry, public relations officer for the Amajuba Marathon Association, the three-in-one race is open to athletes over the age of 18.
“There will be a 42km race, as well as 10km run and a half marathon of 21km,” he explained.
Henry said the event is open to both seniors and juniors.
“As usual, the race will begin and end at the Old Monte Vista Casino Sport Complex in Newcastle. The prime objectives are to commemorate and celebrate the Amajuba hillside battle aftermath, as well as Heritage Month.”
Henry extolled the importance of promoting exercise and fitness, in collaboration with a healthy lifestyle.
“This year, the long distance races are organised and managed in a joint venture between the Newcastle Sport Academy and Newcastle City Athletics Club, in partnership with both the Amajuba District Municipality and the Department of Sports and Recreation.”
The Amajuba Marathon Association, elaborated Henry, is a community based and nonprofit organisation dedicated to planning, hosting and sustainably managing successful and long distance athletics races and marathons.
“The 2019 race registration is already open, and entry forms and rules of the race are available online at www.newcastle.co.za. Athletes can contact Muzi Ngema on 083 310 8519, Bongumusa Gubevu on 063 343 8670 or Shuzz on 082 471 8263.”
Late entries can be submitted from 5pm to 8pm on September 21, and from 4.30am to 5.45am on September 22 at the Amajuba Sport Complex, Old Monte Vista Casino. The three-in-one race starts at 6am.
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