Road runners in the Western Cape will be delighted that the Leapfrog Gordon’s Bay 21km Road Race on Saturday 21 July 2012 is confirmed as a Western Province Championship Race by WPA, attracting top athletes and thousands of runners who want to improve on their PB’s.
The 'scenic, fast & flat' route has been changed slightly from last year to accommodate many more entries. Runners will follow the route from the Main Beach in Gordon’s Bay, through the 'Old Gordon's Bay Village - a historical fishing hamlet - to Strand and back. Along the route they will pass some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and enjoy the friendly hospitality that Gordon’s Bay offers. Race organisers, Strand Athletic Club, have consistently won best organised race of the month and are confident that this race can win the best new race of the year and best race of July.
The race starts at 07h30 at Main Beach, Gordon’s Bay, and finishes at the same venue. A social 5km Fun Run/Walk starts at 08h05 for those wanting to join in the fun. Medals for all finishers of the 21km race a well as for the fun run and lucky draw prizes with a total value of more than R10 000 will be presented at the prize-giving at 11h00.
Members of the Gordon’s Bay Business Forum, Lester Burrow and Leapfrog principal, Kevin Wearing, initiated this event to give runners the opportunity to experience the beauty, hospitality and fun Gordon's Bay has to offer so many of the guest houses and B&B’s are offering special rates over this weekend to enable runners to bring their family and loved ones along to make it a fun-filled getaway. Visitors will also enjoy the many excellent beachside restaurants and adventures Gordon’s Bay has to offer including whale watching and the breathtaking Winter Wonderland Festive lights display!
Runners who would like to pre-enter the race will be able to do so online at www.topevents.co.za or fax 086 628 3061 up to Tuesday 17 July. A list of accommodation will be issued upon request. Entries will also be accepted on the day of the race from 05h00 to 07h00 at the Sunset Bay Spur on the main beach.
For any further information phone Lester 082 424 8547 or Kevin 082 676 0109 / Kevin.wearing@leapfrog.co.za or visit the Leapfrog offices- 8 Watt street, Gordon’s Bay
The 'scenic, fast & flat' route has been changed slightly from last year to accommodate many more entries. Runners will follow the route from the Main Beach in Gordon’s Bay, through the 'Old Gordon's Bay Village - a historical fishing hamlet - to Strand and back. Along the route they will pass some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and enjoy the friendly hospitality that Gordon’s Bay offers. Race organisers, Strand Athletic Club, have consistently won best organised race of the month and are confident that this race can win the best new race of the year and best race of July.
The race starts at 07h30 at Main Beach, Gordon’s Bay, and finishes at the same venue. A social 5km Fun Run/Walk starts at 08h05 for those wanting to join in the fun. Medals for all finishers of the 21km race a well as for the fun run and lucky draw prizes with a total value of more than R10 000 will be presented at the prize-giving at 11h00.
Members of the Gordon’s Bay Business Forum, Lester Burrow and Leapfrog principal, Kevin Wearing, initiated this event to give runners the opportunity to experience the beauty, hospitality and fun Gordon's Bay has to offer so many of the guest houses and B&B’s are offering special rates over this weekend to enable runners to bring their family and loved ones along to make it a fun-filled getaway. Visitors will also enjoy the many excellent beachside restaurants and adventures Gordon’s Bay has to offer including whale watching and the breathtaking Winter Wonderland Festive lights display!
Runners who would like to pre-enter the race will be able to do so online at www.topevents.co.za or fax 086 628 3061 up to Tuesday 17 July. A list of accommodation will be issued upon request. Entries will also be accepted on the day of the race from 05h00 to 07h00 at the Sunset Bay Spur on the main beach.
For any further information phone Lester 082 424 8547 or Kevin 082 676 0109 / Kevin.wearing@leapfrog.co.za or visit the Leapfrog offices- 8 Watt street, Gordon’s Bay