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FIBO AFRICA CHALLENGE
DATE 01 September 2019
TIME 07h00
ORGANISERS Randburg Harriers
DISTANCE 5km, 10km, 21.1km
PROVINCE Gauteng
START VENUE Randburg Central Sports Complex,cnr Republic Road & Silver Pine Avenue,Randburg
PRE-ENTRY CLOSING DATE 23 August 2019
RACE WEBSITE CLICK HERE
PRIMARY CONTACT
NAME Michelle Knotzer
NUMBER 079-8447156
EMAIL secretary@randburgharriers.co.za
FAX
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SECONDARY CONTACT
NAME Liesl Koch
NUMBER 083-6876543
EMAIL RaceDirector@randburgharriers.co.za
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FIBO AFRICA CHALLENGE

ENTRY DETAILS



This is a pre-entry only race. Entries are limited to 7,000. No entries for any of the events, including the Fun Run will be available on the day.




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DIRECTIONS

Race Start Coordinates: -26.09916467071591,27.983357906341552 

Race Finish Coordinates: 0.0,0.0 

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THE RUN



This route is challenging, but the quiet tree-lined suburban roads also make for a great family event. The half marathon route is a single lap, which is often an attraction for many runners. The race starts off as easy as you please along Silver Pine Avenue, crossing Republic Road and turning left into Fontainebleau. Enjoy the fast downhill start, for the real story of this classic is about to unfold. Put your shoulder into the hill as you approach Randpark at the two-kilometre mark. While there may be a few stretches that give some respite, the following four kilometres or so are unyielding.

The 10-kilometre route splits from the half marathon in Eland Road and makes its way back to the finish venue. For the half marathon runners, the split at the nine-kilometre mark heralds the second of three stern hills, as you grind on for three kilometres up Maria Street and beyond. A short downhill respite along Kangnussie Road and Bantam Drive takes you past the 14-kilometre mark and to the base of the third hill in Willowvale Road. Once that is crested, the final third of the route is quite an easy affair through the suburbs of Blairgowrie, Robin Acres, Moret and Ruiterhof, providing you with just reward for a run well done.

 


FACILITES

A wide variety of fast food and refreshments will be on sale at the venue  and there is usually also a craft market



PRIZES AND GIVE-AWAYS

Cash prizes go to category winners. Medals go to all finishers. There are plenty of lucky draw prizes on the day.



Type Circular
Sub Event Road Running
Difficulty Rating 4
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MEDIA RELEASE
Race Name Release Date Media Release
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ORGANISER
NAME Randburg Harriers
PROVINCE Central Gauteng
EMAIL secretary@randburgharriers.co.za
WEBSITE www.randburgharriers.co.za
ADDRESS PO Box 2527 Cresta

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RACES BY THIS CLUB
TYPE PROVINCE RACE DATE VENUE CONTACT NUMBER
Gauteng Randburg Harriers Street Mile & 10 km - CANCELLED in 2017 01 January 2024 Randburg Sports Complex Cnr Republic Road & Silverpine Ave Randburg Race Organiser 079-8447156
Gauteng Randburg Harriers Valentine’s 10 km Night Race 16 February 2024 Randburg Central Sports Complex cnr Republic Road & Silver Pine Avenue Randburg Michelle Knotzer 079-8447156
Gauteng Randburg Harriers Easter 100 - Three Days 29 March 2024 Randburg Central Sports Complex cnr Republic Road & Silver Pine Avenue Randburg Michelle Knotzer 079-8447156
Gauteng Randburg Harriers Challenge 28 July 2024 Randburg Central Sports Complex cnr Republic Road & Silver Pine Avenue Randburg Michelle Knotzer 079-8447156
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EDITORS NOTES



EDITORS NOTES

This race was run for the first time in 1984 one year after the founding of Randburg Harriers, making 2019 the 36th edition of the event. The new routes were officially calibrated in 2016, so you are guaranteed an accurate race distance. Walkers are welcome to participate in the half marathon and 10 kilometre events, provided they finish within the 03:00 and 02:00 time limits.

This race is part of the Vitality Run Series - you can enter all four races together
Pre Entry Essential
Old Eds road Race
Wanderers Aucor Property Race
Adrienne hersch Challenge
Rockies Gerald Fox Memorial Race

 

 



Time Limit: 03:00

Finishers: 5000

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