2nd Slave Challenge bigger
It was an early start for participants of this year’s Jive Slave
Route Challenge which kicked off at the Grand Parade in Cape Town on
Sunday. Close to 5,000 entrants, dressed up in their running gears,
began the early morning run or walk as the South African National
Defence Force (SANDF) fired their miniature cannons from inside the
castle of Good Hope.
According to Fatimah Allie, the communications manager for the Jive Slavery Route Challenge, the increase in participants almost took organisers by surprise and made the event an even bigger success than the inaugural one last year. “This year was a great success and the support was exceptional. A normal event hosted by sports clubs would have about 1,000- 1,500 participants, but alhamdulilah, this year we managed to get nearly 5,000 entrants to join us on the day.
"It is a great feeling, knowing that the funds are for a good cause.” Allie said that sports clubs from all over Cape Town joined them on the day, including entrants from Ocean View, Constantia, Athlone and Mitchells Plain. “I must say with all the entrants - and the great weather that also played its part - it was a phenomenal day, alhamdulilah.”
The race, which consisted of various categories for participants including a half marathon, a 10km run, a 5km run/walk and a 10km big walk, took runners through the historic landmarks and sites of District Six, Bo-Kaap, Gardens, Sea Point and many more places within Cape Town. “This was quite a unique race and the participants loved the fact that they were given the opportunity to race around the different historic areas,” said Allie.
The three category winners walked of with prize money of between R1,000 - R500 each. All participants were also rewarded with a medal and goodie bags after the race. “Whenever I see runners achieving something, I’m always amazed as I’m not a runner. It’s amazing to see people who have a passion for things like this and really go out of their way to achieve tops at events like this,” Allie said.
She concluded by thankin gall sponsors - including VOC and the City of Cape Town - for helping to make the annual event a success, adding that they hoped to see the race grow even bigger in future. “Without the support of the community and of course our sponsors, this event would have never been possible.” VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
According to Fatimah Allie, the communications manager for the Jive Slavery Route Challenge, the increase in participants almost took organisers by surprise and made the event an even bigger success than the inaugural one last year. “This year was a great success and the support was exceptional. A normal event hosted by sports clubs would have about 1,000- 1,500 participants, but alhamdulilah, this year we managed to get nearly 5,000 entrants to join us on the day.
"It is a great feeling, knowing that the funds are for a good cause.” Allie said that sports clubs from all over Cape Town joined them on the day, including entrants from Ocean View, Constantia, Athlone and Mitchells Plain. “I must say with all the entrants - and the great weather that also played its part - it was a phenomenal day, alhamdulilah.”
The race, which consisted of various categories for participants including a half marathon, a 10km run, a 5km run/walk and a 10km big walk, took runners through the historic landmarks and sites of District Six, Bo-Kaap, Gardens, Sea Point and many more places within Cape Town. “This was quite a unique race and the participants loved the fact that they were given the opportunity to race around the different historic areas,” said Allie.
Historic
This includeed the Tana Baru Cemetary, the Auwal Mosque, Palm Tree Mosque and the Company Gardens. The event was managed by the Itheko Events Management on behalf of Lion of community based club, Africa Itheko Sport Athletic Club, hailed as the fastest growing running club in the South Africa. Allie said that despite minor problems that occurred on the day, everything had gond "exceptionally well". "We had a 65 year old man who complained about his body feeling cold after the run and shivered for quite some time, but with MeloMed being one of the sponsors, the participant was seen to immediately,” she reported.The three category winners walked of with prize money of between R1,000 - R500 each. All participants were also rewarded with a medal and goodie bags after the race. “Whenever I see runners achieving something, I’m always amazed as I’m not a runner. It’s amazing to see people who have a passion for things like this and really go out of their way to achieve tops at events like this,” Allie said.
She concluded by thankin gall sponsors - including VOC and the City of Cape Town - for helping to make the annual event a success, adding that they hoped to see the race grow even bigger in future. “Without the support of the community and of course our sponsors, this event would have never been possible.” VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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