Archives for March, 2009

Comrades Marathon at gamble?

Posted on Mar 31, 2009 under Running | 1 Comment

Following the allegations on Friday 27 March 2009 by the Daily News that the Comrades Marathon may have to be scrapped this year, and the subsequent Official Press Release from the CMA the same day.... Read more

Travel and run

Posted on Mar 29, 2009 under Running | No Comment

Running as part of a vacation has seen strong growth in recent years. Individuals wanting to complete marathons in different cities, states, or countries can do so with the numerous marathons offered all over the world. Companies operate tours that take traveling marathoners around the globe.... Read more

Grace de Oliveira retires from Comrades Marathon

Posted on Mar 24, 2009 under Comrades Marathon | No Comment

Grace de Oliveira an exceptional athlete and a true Comrades Marathon legend broke the news today to the CMA that she has retired from Ultra Distance running.... Read more

Two Oceans Marathon Auctions Entries for charity

Posted on Mar 06, 2009 under Two Oceans Marathon | No Comment

As part of their fundraising efforts, the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will be auctioning half marathon entries and ultra entries, complete with A seedings, to participants with the highest bids.... Read more

Two Oceans Marathon will go over Chapman’s Peak!

Posted on Mar 03, 2009 under Two Oceans Marathon | No Comment

The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon race office has received confirmation from the Western Cape Provincial Government that Chapman’s Peak will be open for the race on Saturday, April 11. 2009. The decision was made late last week following a meeting between race organisers and provincial government.... Read more

Fun Run Challenge at Two Oceans Marathon

Posted on Mar 02, 2009 under Running | No Comment

Over 600 children took part in the first of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Fun Run Challenges on Saturday, February 7, at Downville Primary in Manenberg.  This was the second year the event was held in Manenberg and the schools with the most participants were Downville, Red River and Rio Grande Primary.... Read more