This past weekend at the Greytown Civic Hall, saw His Excellency President
Jacob Zuma officially launch the second year of the upcoming 42.2km JG Zuma
Marathon, which will take place between Albert Falls & Greytown on Sunday,
April 17.
Addressing members of the provincial government, dignitaries from key
municipalities around the province as well as members of the media, the
President said that this sporting event, which has been named in his honour,
is now becoming a major event on the province’s sporting calendar.
“Community leaders should be praised for recognising that a sporting event
of this nature can improve the quality of life of local people through
recreation and sport whilst also entrenching and promoting integrity,
tenacity and self-motivation within disadvantaged rural communities,” he
said. He added that key research had proven that sport can play a meaningful
role in social transformation as well as inspiring individuals to reach
their goals. He wrapped up by thanking the organizers, the community leaders
within the respective districts as well as the various municipalities in
making this sporting event a success.
The marathon, will begin at 06h00 from Mpolweni, Albert Falls and finish off at the Greytown Lakhi Sports
Ground. Prize giving is earmarked for 12 noon on Sunday, April 17th with his
Excellency in attendance.
There will be cash prizes for the first ten runner’s home in the men &
ladies open category as well as prizes for the top three in the relevant age
groups as well as team cash prizes.
Race organisers said they would accept up to 10 000 entries for the event.
Runners can enter on
www.jgzumamarathon.co.za at an entry fee of R150.
For further information, please contact Vincent Zuma 082 691 8381 / Celi
Makhoba on 0731758725 during office hours.
