Lace up your takkies and get ready to participate in the Fortress Running Series race taking place at Evaton Mall in Evaton West, Gauteng on Sunday 20 August 2023.
This is the second race in the 2023 Fortress Running Series. Entry forms will be available at the shopping centre one week before each race or runner can enter online. Entry fees start at R60 for the 5km, R100 for the 10km and R150 for the 21.1km races. Children under 12 can participate in the 5km race for free.
All finishers will receive medals and the total prize pool up for grabs for the 21.1km and 10km races is over R20,000.00.
Supporters are welcome and can enjoy family-friendly activities like face painting, jumping castles and a play area, as well as live music and entertainment at Evaton Mall on the day of the race.
The Fortress Running Series celebrates South Africans’ passion for running. Since its inception in 2018, this event has been dedicated to bringing the thrill of running events to rural communities, providing a platform for local residents to participate and showcase their athletic talent.
Fortress Retail is proud to host these extraordinary races in partnership with the esteemed ISMO Athletics Club, led by renowned athletes Israel Morake (1992 Two Oceans Marathon winner) and Hezekiel Sepeng (1996 Olympic silver medallist and South African 800m record holder with an unbeaten time of 1:42:69), alongside Athletics Administrator Dorah Mngwevu.
The series was established in 2018. The first race – the Telle Bridge Race – occurred in Sterkspruit. The series has since expanded and sees the first leg being staged in Thohoyandou this year, demonstrating this event’s increased popularity.
