It will see runners flock to the roads of Edenvale as they take on the Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier.<\/p>\n
This year the club will host the marathon in partnership with its main sponsor StaminoGro.<\/p>
In addition to the marathon, a half-marathon 10km and 5km fun run will be held.<\/p>\n
Entries will be limited to 7 000 online entries. There will be no registrations allowed on the day of the race.<\/p>\n
Registration will close on March 2 and registrations can be collected on March 6, 7 and 8.<\/p>\n
Besides giving athletes a chance to stretch their legs, the marathon raises funds which are invested into Edenvale by the ERRW Club.<\/p>\n
Race director and ERRW member Sharon Holton said all the proceeds from the marathon are invested into charities and other organisations in the town.<\/p>\n
She explained funds would be donated to organisations such as Scout groups in the Edenvale area, Edenvale SPCA, Edenvale Community Police Forum and bursaries at Edenvale High School.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Runner breaks world record for most squats in three minutes<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each year the club hopes to help those in need by raising funds through the fun run. Last year it raised funds for the Kidney Bean Foundation.<\/p>\n Jackie Allen, who is assisting with the organising of the event, said this year the club decided to raise funds for Rainbows and Smiles Trust, a non-profit organisation.<\/p>\n The NPO is dedicated to providing emotional, social and financial support to children with cancer, as well as their families.<\/p>\n It promotes awareness of early warning signs of childhood cancer and was founded in 2009 by Bonita Suckling whose son, who had a brain cancer called anaplastic astrocytoma, died.<\/p>\n “The theme for this year’s fun run is superheroes and community members are encouraged to dress up like a superhero for the fun run,” said Holton.<\/p>\n “The club wants to inspire the idea of community members becoming superheroes by helping children with cancer.”<\/p>\n Sharon said the club will make use of a recycling company in addition to members and volunteers to clean up after the runners.<\/p>\n Security for the event will be provided by Mamba Security and parking spaces, at Dowerglen High School, will be available for purchase online.<\/p>\n Sharon appealed to the community to be patient, accommodating and show their support for the runners.<\/p>\n “The event is for the community; the more support and money raised the more will be invested into Edenvale.”<\/p>\n “Often runners from across the country compliment the club on the atmosphere and the support shown by Edenvale residents,” said Jackie.<\/p>\n To register for the race visit www.championchip.co.za email race@randroadwarriors.co.za for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Ashley Kiley (Journalist)\u00a0ashleyk@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\nRunners should take care of their skin<\/a><\/h4>\n
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