The 38th annual Medihelp Sunrise Monster road race will take place on Saturday, 7 March 2015 at Harlequins in Totius Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria and promises to pose a real challenge to serious athletes preparing for the Comrades, and real fun for fitness fanatics and their families.

The 32 km event is one of the best conditioning races for the Comrades Marathon, while the 10 km Mini Monster and the 5 km Baby Monster fun run offer a less rigorous challenge to those who might not be quite tough enough for the main race.

Tis race also caters for newcomers to the running scene who simply want to have some fun in the sun with friends and family.

Medihelp’s Principal Officer, Heyn van Rooyen, says the Medihelp Sunrise Monster is the perfect opportunity for all to stay fit and healthy.

“Since Medihelp firmly believes in the importance of preventive measures and following a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of diseases, the 2015 Medihelp Sunrise Monster is the ideal opportunity to get your heart racing.”

Dressing up in green is a long-standing tradition at the Sunrise Monster, and this year will be no different. Participants who are spotted on race day wearing something green could win one of two lucky-draw prizes – R1 000 for an individual and R2 500 for a family!

Van Rooyen says the creativity of participants who dress up in green is expected to reach new heights at this year’s event.

Athletes can rest assured that Medihelp’s preferred provider of emergency transport services, ER24, will be in attendance at the Medihelp Sunrise Monster to assist with any medical emergency which might arise.

The 2015 Medihelp Sunrise Monster will be held in aid of CANSA Active to help raise awareness of cancer. Athletes and spectators at this year’s race can show their support for the CANSA Active cause by making an online donation, having their hair sprayed or purchasing one of CANSA’s very colourful buffs on the day of the race.

The 32 km race will start first at 06:03 (sunrise) with the 10km race following at 06:30 and the 5km fun run at 06:40.

Pre-entry closes on 4 March 2015. Visit www.medihelp.co.za/events to download an entry form. Pre-entries will also be accepted at the following outlets: Run-a-way Sport Tel: 012 361 3733; The Sweat Shop South Downs Tel: 012 665 0048 and Running Inn: Tel: 012 362 7322; as well as at www.entrytime.co.za

Race enquiries: Geoff Hesse on 082-896-4377 or Piet Ackermann on 082-337-6909.