It’s that time of the year again – time to get moving @ sunrise with the Medihelp Sunrise Monster.

The race, usually attracting more than 6 000 runners and walkers, will take place at the Harlequin Club in Groenkloof, Pretoria on 2 March 2024.

“This year, Medihelp is pulling out all the stops to make this a memorable event for everyone. The 32 km Sunrise Monster provides the perfect challenge for serious runners as the ultimate Comrades conditioner. And, if you’re into shorter distances or just want to enjoy an active and fun-filled day with family, friends, or colleagues, you can also enter the 21 km Half Monster, 10 km Mini Monster, or 5 km Baby Monster,” said Adele Lubbe, senior marketing manager with Medihelp Medical Scheme during the official launch of this year’s race.

She also emphasized that they will make sure the kids are kept busy in a special cordoned-off play area with jumping castles, obstacle courses, and entertainers.

To make sure everybody stays hydrated, water points will be available every 3 km, and for anyone with injuries or general discomfort, Netcare 911 will be available along the race routes and at the finish line to provide medical support.

Medihelp encourages runners to use their own pre-filled water bottles and hydration packs to minimise the impact of the event on the environment. To add to the green theme of the race, runners and walkers are encouraged to wear green, as an exciting prize awaits the person selected as the Greenest Monster of the day.

“In the weeks leading up to the event, we will also run a Spot the Monster competition on our website. All you have to do is find one of the Sunrise Monsters hidden around the website to stand a chance of winning one of three Garmin Forerunner® 245 Music smartwatches.

“We want to invite runners and walkers from all over Gauteng and surrounding provinces to take part in this epic race and fun-filled event and take home a medal for their efforts. It promises to be one for the books,” Lubbe concluded.

Online entries close on Friday, 1 March 2024 at 24:00.  Alternatively, you can also enter for any distance at the Harlequin Club on Friday, 1 March 2024 from 11:00 to 18:00.

For any other enquiries, visit the website at https://www.medihelp.co.za/showcase/events/medihelp-sunrise-monster

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