Due to the unfortunate cancellation of the PWC 3-in-1 race Lowveld runners who haven't qualified for Comrades or Two Oceans yet will have to look elsewhere for a qualifier.
The Kangra Assegaai 3-in-1 in Piet Retief looks like a tough but enjoyable option. A few Nedbank LVCC runners have already committed to running the marathon.
Here's some more info on the race:
Date: 21 February 2015
Time: 06h00Organisers: Assegaai Marathon Club
Distance: 42.2; 21.1; 10;
Province: Mpumalanga
Start: Piet Retief Rugby Club
Piet Retief/eMkhondo
Enquiries:
Contact 1: Claudine Klingenberg
(F) 086-6472401
(C) 083-2669506
(Email) claudine@lantic.net
Contact 2: Chris Stander
(W) 082-5405317
(C) 082-5405317
(Email)marina.stander@yahoo.com
Entry Details:
Marathon pre-entries are available up to a week before the race. Late marathon entries are accepted at the start from 04h30. Half marathon entries are accepted at the start.
Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 2. Route Type: Lap
This scenic route is fast and includes picturesque stretches near the Swaziland border. It starts in Piet Retief/eMkhondo at the Rainbow Festival ground and goes out onto the Mahamba Road.
To enter online click here
To download an entry form click here
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