Athletics South Africa (ASA) today announced that preparations for the 2006 Nedbank Soweto Marathon are proceeding well, and that the organisers are confident of staging an exciting and successful event on Sunday 5 November.
In addition to the substantial backing of new title sponsor – Nedbank, a pool of sub-sponsors will be supporting the 15th running of the Soweto Marathon and making a massive contribution to ensure its smooth running.
The sponsors will also provide a festive atmosphere, and entertainment for participants and the thousands of spectators who traditionally come out to support them along the route.
Notably, Coca Cola and Powerade are back again this year to provide a thirst free race.
1580 crates or 19,000 litres of Coke will be distributed to the 10,500 runners anticipated to participate in the 42,2km marathon, 20km walk, 10km race and 5km at 25 designated refreshment stations.
Refreshment stations will also be stocked with 360,000 water sachets to ensure that the runners’ energy and hydration requirements are adequately catered for, with Powerade also being provided at specific “power” stations, which will be situated at the start, on the route and at the finish at of the race.
Previous sponsor of the Soweto Marathon and parent company of Nedbank, Old Mutual will also be demonstrating their support to participants in the event with which they were successfully associated for over a decade, by manning three refreshment stations along the way.
New title sponsor Nedbank will also be manning six refreshment stations, as well as providing a rousing welcome to the finish with the popular Nedbank Green Mile on the run-in to Elkah Stadium.
Windhoek Light Lager will be a new kid on the block at the 2006 Nedbank Soweto Marathon, demonstrating a commitment to investing in the communities in which it operates.
Windhoek Light is South Africa’s preferred Light Beer, and is the first beer to be endorsed by the Heart Foundation.
A festival atmosphere and variety of giveaways will make this year’s Nedbank Soweto Marathon one of a kind.
The closing date for entries to Nedbank Soweto Marathon 42,2km, 20km walk and 10km race is Friday, 27 October 2006.
Entries are available at sports shops, gyms, athletic clubs and at the enquiries counter of all Nedbank branches, alternatively on-line at http://www.nedbank.co.za/.
Kindly note that late entries will not be accepted.
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