It is time once again, as winter turns to spring, for runners to tackle the annual Fred Morrison half-marathon.<\/p>\n
This race, which is hosted by Germiston Callies Harriers, honours Fred Morrison who was a well-known successful runner and a compatriot of Wally Hayward and Jackie Mekler.<\/p>
Morrison was also the chairperson of Callies for many years.<\/p>\n
The race will be held on Sunday, September 9, with runners starting and ending the race at Germiston Stadium.<\/p>
The event will have two distances, namely a 21.1km and 10km race.<\/p>\n
The route is a single lap with the 10km race turning off to the finish at the 9km mark and both categories start at 7am.<\/p>\n
Callies will also host a 5km fun run on the day, starting at 7.30am, which aims to raise funds for a worthy charity.<\/p>\n
Callies announced that all proceeds from the fun run will be donated to the Care Bear Gauteng Safe House for Abandoned and Abused Babies and Toddlers, in Elsburg, which offers a place of safety to abused, orphaned and neglected children.<\/p>\n
The home, established in 2016, can be found at 22 Joubert Street and is managed by Zenobia Venter.<\/p>\n
Runners can\u00a0enter at Callies\u2019 offices, situated at Germiston Stadium, on September 8, between 9am and 1pm, or on race day, from 5.30am.<\/p>\n
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