Junior Honorary Rangers assist at Marakele Marathon
The Junior Honorary Rangers showed up to lend a helping hand to runners at the Marakele Marathon.
The Junior Honorary Rangers (JHR), based in Morningside, recently lent a helping hand at the Marakele Marathon, a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon.
As part of the SANParks Honorary Rangers National Project, they participated in various tasks, demonstrating exceptional dedication and teamwork.
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According to Erlo Duncan, the coordinator of the JHR, their duties ranged from managing registration and logistics to organising water stations. “Some rangers helped with pre-registration and race-day administration, while others were on the ground setting up tables, sorting drinks, and ensuring smooth operations.”
He added the day of the race, they woke up at 03:00 to man water stations and assist runners, even navigating delays caused by elephants blocking the road. “After the marathon, the junior rangers helped pack up equipment and restore the venue.”
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