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“Be part of this iconic event where we literally see the sights, sounds and historical/heritage value of our beautiful Mother City.”
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Spectacular routes for walking and running. Breathtakingly beautiful views of District Six, Gardens, Bo-Kaap and the Atlantic Seaboard. Historical landmarks, commemorative medal and a koesister.
Yes, you guessed it. The Slave Route Challenge Powered by Brimstone returns on Sunday 23 February 2020 on the Grand Parade in Cape Town. It is our 10th Anniversary Year!
Our event caters for the avid runner/walker and novice with a Half Marathon, 10km Run, 10km Walk and 5km Fun Run/Walk on offer. An event which caters for the entire family and brings together our community.
The City of Cape Town, which has been a sponsor of the Slave Route Challenge since 2013, is again a supporter of the race event for the 2020 edition.
“The event enables participants to trace routes with historic significance and showcase some of Cape Town’s oldest communities. The City welcomes that the event shines a light on South Africa’s history while at the same time providing thousands of runners the opportunity to experience another quality event in Africa’s Leading Events Destination,” says Executive Mayor Dan Plato. The added appeal of this event is that it takes ownership of our past, changes the narrative of our heritage and transforms it into a legacy for future generations.
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“Spectacular routes for walking and running. Breathtakingly beautiful views of District Six, Gardens, Bo-Kaap and the Atlantic Seaboard. Historical landmarks, commemorative medal and a koesister.”
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The route starts in front of the City Hall in Darling Street, right in front of the Balcony where the late President Nelson Mandela made his first speech after his release from Victor Verster Prison. Log onto www.slaveroute.co.za for the route maps.
The historical landmarks that can be found on the route include, The Castle of Good Hope, District 6, Hurling Swing Pump, SA Jewish Museum, Slave Bell, Company Gardens, Parliament, St Georges Cathedral, Palm Street Mosque, Dorp Street Mosque, Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum, Gallows Hill, Fort Wynyard, Prestwich Memorial, Iziko Slave Lodge, Slave Tree Plaque, Palestine Museum and finishes on the Grand Parade where the Whipping Post used to be.
- Each year the race has a commemorative medal and this year it is the iconic 7 Steps in District 6.
- Last year the Race Beneficiary, Mary Harding, received R65 000.
This year the Race Beneficiary is LOFOB – League Of the Friends Of the Blind. LOFOB is based in Grassy Park and was established in 1933 as a registered non-profit, public benefit organisation serving the needs of blind and visually impaired children, youth and adults, and their families, throughout the Western Cape and further afield.
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Armand Bam, CEO of LOFOB has this to say: “We are proud to be associated with the Slave Route Challenge Powered by Brimstone. Our rich heritage as an organization serving those most impoverished and the significance of this race as a reminder of our country’s history, makes this a significant celebration. We are proud to celebrate 10 years of meaningful impact together with this event.”
Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport – Anroux Marais; Minister of Health – Nomafrench Mbombo; Marlene le Roux – CEO Artscape and Ambassador for Persons with Disabilities; Jabaar Cassiem Mohamed – Provincial Director of DeafSA Soli Philander – Cape Town Celebrity, will all be participating in the 5km Fun Run/Walk.
Marlene le Roux (Photo: provided)
Our event allows for both able and disabled individuals/families to participate and enjoy themselves.
There is still an opportunity to enter this iconic event. Limited late entries are available at registration/number collection at the Mini Expo at the Castle of Good Hope:
- Friday 21 February (10am-8pm) | Saturday 22 February (10am-5pm)
Entry Fees
- 5km Fun Run/Walk = R40
- 10km Big Walk = R65
- 10km Run Licensed Senior = R95
- Unlicensed Senior = R135
- Licenced Junior = R75
- Unlicensed Junior = R100
- Half Marathon Licensed Senior = R125
- Unlicensed Senior = R190
- Licenced Junior = R125
- Unlicensed Junior = R190
Event Day is Sunday 23 February 2020 and start times are as follows:
- Half Marathon – 06:30
- 10km Run – 07:00
- 10km Walk – 07:00 (after the run)
- 5km Fun Run / Walk – 07:10
- The start gun is the firing of a mini canon from the Leerdam Bastion of the Castle of Good Hope.
- R20 parking available at the Golden Acre Parking, corner of Lower Plein and Strand Streets, Cape Town.
There are seven refreshment stations on the route and koesisters will be served in the Bo-Kaap at Koesister Hill. A tog bag facility is available on the Grand Parade. Medals and Coke to all finishers. Food vendors will be in attendance and entertainment will commence at 09:00, followed by lucky draws and prize giving.
Be part of this iconic event where we literally see the sights, sounds and historical/heritage value of our beautiful Mother City.
- For more information log onto www.slaveroute.co.za
- Contact: Fatima Allie | 082 066 3353 | Communications Manager | allie.fatima@gmail.com
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