MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon celebrates 46th anniversary
The race includes the 42.2km event that will set off from the Centurion Rugby Club. The 21.1km and 10km events will follow and the 4.9km race and the 1km Kiddies Dash will take place at 09:00.
The Wally Hayward Marathon celebrates its 46th anniversary this year, a testament to the enduring legacy of one of South Africa’s most enigmatic athletes.
The race, set to take place on May 1 at the Centurion Rugby Club, is the last qualifier before the Comrades Marathon in June.
Entries are open, so runners up for the challenge should head online to enter.
“This year’s event will attract a record-large turnout of participants across all age groups and levels of fitness.
“The Wally Hayward Marathon is a race for everyone and celebrates the ability of sporting events to bring people together, unite people behind a common cause and promote a culture of health and wellbeing for all South Africans,” said MiWay’s Betty Dube.
This year also marks the eighth year of the marathon’s partnership with MiWay since coming on board in 2016.
“We are delighted to partner with the marathon for another year because it encourages South Africans to live healthy lives in a way that suits them. This reinforces our commitment to helping our people ‘live your way’,” Dube said.
Race details:
The race includes the 42.2km event that will set off from the Centurion Rugby Club. Representatives from the Comrades Marathon will be at the finish line on race day to receive runners’ qualification information.
The 21.1km and 10km events will follow. The 4.9km race and the 1km Kiddies Dash will take place at 09:00.
The marathon has also announced new gender-neutral rewards, meaning the winners will receive the same amount, including the winners of the 21.1km.
“After years of turmoil, we are excited to welcome back a full field of runners this year and be able to paint the streets of Centurion cerise once more.
“A new and improved route, recently measured and certified, is sure to appeal to runners, especially the swift descent in the final few kilometres.
“You can be sure that my team and I went above and beyond this year to make this an event to remember and enjoy. We can’t wait to host you all on May 1,” said race director Francois Jordaan.
For more race information, visit www.wally.co.za.
