Grab those running shoes because entries for the annual Mykonos Half Marathon (21,1 km), 10 km and 5 km funrun are open!
Club Mykonos Multisport presents the annual event on Saturday 5 October. Runners and walkers who feel they are not fighting fit or up for the 21,1 km route can enter the 10 km run or the 5 km funrun at the Club Mykonos Resort in Langebaan.
There are also plenty of food stalls and entertainment to keep everyone busy so be sure to bring the whole family. The 21,1 km and 10 km starts at 08:00, and the 5 km funrun starts at 08:10. All three events are suitable for walkers, and the funrun route is safe and suitable for children to participate.
Entries can be done online at www.entryninja.com/events, or at the Athene Conference Centre at Club Mykonos on the Friday evening from 16:00 to 20:00, or on the morning of the event from 06:30 to 07:45. Late entries at the venue will be cash only.
Entry fees are R160 (R230 for unlicenced athletes) for the 21,1 km, R120 (R170 for unlicenced athletes) for the 10 km, and R50 for the 5 km funrun.
The minimum age for the 21,1 km is 16 years old, and 14 years old for the 10 km. Proof of age may be requested on race day. Funrun participants younger than 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.
All athletes finishing the 21,1 km and 10 km will receive a medal, whereas the first 500 in the funrun will receive medals. There are also great spot prizes up for grabs, and the big prize – a weekend for four at Club Mykonos Resort!
For any further information contact Bossie Boshoff at 083 462 4400.
Motorists must please note that the runners will be crossing the Saldanha/Langebaan road at Curro Private School from 08:00 to 11:00. Traffic officers will be on duty at the crossing.
