| Date: |
31/08/2014 |
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Pietermaritzburg - Mandela Capture Site |
About:
Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela is a struggle giant and an icon of global proportion who transcends all borders and appeals to everyone across all walks of life. His historical association with uMgungundlovu District Municipality contributed and shaped the democratic, modern day South Africa that we live in today. This has made the District Municipality one of the critical nerve centres of the struggle against apartheid.
Nelson Mandela made his last speech at Manaye Hall in Imbali in 1961 and was arrested in Howick before being incarcerated at Robben Island for 27 years. Given that there is no one who better personifies the struggle against the then-government's racist rule than the legendary Mandela, it is for this reason that his historical association with the District Municipality will be coined and immortalized through the Mandela Day Marathon.
The inaugural race was won by Brighton Chipere, who finished the marathon in 2 hours and 12 minutes. The Mandela Day Marathon is an 'up run' that has 8km-long "Struggle Hill", followed by the 2km "Challenge Climb". The race is run on fully paved roads. |
Organiser:
KwaZulu-Natal Athletics
Race Office Contact:
Mbali Mwandla
033 897 6713 |
Internet:
http://www.mandelamarathon.co.za |
e-mail:
info@mandelamarathon.co.za |
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ROUTE & DISTANCES:
The Mandela Day Marathon is a run in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), a province in the eastern part of South Africa, known for its mountains and tropical beaches. The 42.2KM marathon is a race from Imbali township in Pietermaritzburg - capital city of KZN to Howick. The route's history is based on Nelson Mandela's last speech delivered in Imbali Township in 1961, and where he was arrested in Howick.
View Route Map
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AGE RESTRICTION:
The minimum age requirement is that an athlete must be 20 years of age on the day of the race for the 42.2 Km Marathon and 15 years for the 10 Km.
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PROGRAMME FOR RACE DAYS:
30 AUGUST 2014
15KM Trail Run
Start - 10:00
31 AUGUST 2014
42.2KM
Start at Manaye Hall, Imbali Township - 07:00
NOTE: You MUST hold a valid 2014 ASA Lic to enter the Marathon Distance.
21.1KM
Start at the Marathon Half Way Mark - 06:45
10KM
Start at Howick Sports Grounds - 06:30
NOTE: If you do not have a valid 2014 ASA Lic when entering the 21.1 Km or 10 Km distances, you MUST purchase a temporary Lic for this event.
The 42.2KM cut off time is six hours.
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