POLOKWANE – On November 22, runners will lace up for the annual Makgobaskloof Plunge, a demanding marathon starting in Haenertsburg down the Magoebaskloof pass to Tzaneen.

The race is hosted by the Haenertsburg Rotary Club and is flagged as a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon.

This year’s event promises to be more than just a race: it is a colourful community gathering for the Haenertsburg and Tzaneen regions.

The finish is at the Letaba Rugby Club at the Tzaneen Showgrounds.

Online entries are on www.peaktiming.co.za and entries vary between R99 and R460 depending on your mode of entry.

Buses are available to take runners to the starting points.

Starting times and venues:
· 42.2km: 05:30 at Plein Street in Haenertsburg.
· 21.1km: 05:30 on the R71 near km marker 77.0E (co-ords -23.81947; 30.16249)
· 10km: 06:30 at Allesbeste Padstal on the R71
· 5 km: 07:30 on Annecke Street, 85 metres from the R528 T-junction

Race number collection:
· Polokwane: Food Lovers Market at The Farmyard Trading Post on Wednesday and Thursday, November 19 and 20, from 16:00 to 18:00; and Friday, November 21, from 14:00 to 17:00.
· Tzaneen: Food Lovers Market on Thursday, November 20, from 16:00 to 18:00, and Friday, November 21, from 14:00 to 18:00
· Haenertsburg: Rotary Clubhouse on Friday, November 20, from 14:00 to 18:00, and Saturday, November 22 (for 42km only) from 04:00 to 05:00.

All race numbers not collected at one of the above points can be collected at the start points up to half an hour before the race starts.

For more information, call Deneys Barry at 082 802 1870 or Johan Jacobz at 082 417 0525.