This year will be the 25th celebration of the unique Powerade Three-Province Marathon, which will take place on Saturday 13th September. This challenging 42,2km race through the Northern Cape, the North West & the Free State enables the participants to qualify for the Two Oceans- and Comrades marathons.

The organizer of the race and Chairman of the Christiana Marathon Club, Mr. Francois Conradie, says this is one of the few rural qualifying races, and its popularity increases annually due to the high standard. Conradie stated, “About 400 athletes are expected to enter this year. We even expect entries from as far-a-field as Mossel Bay.”

The marathons will start-off at 06:30 in Grens Street Jan Kempdorp, while the half marathon will start at the same time, 13km out of Christiana. The marathon rules are in compliance with ASA rules and there will be adequate water points en route. The fun run, suitable for the whole family, will start at 08:00 at the finishing point in Rivier Street Christiana.

The marathon and half-marathon prize giving will be at 11:30 at the finishing point. All participants in the full marathon will receive medals and the winners will receive trophies as well.

Renay van der Berg