Friday, March 03, 2006

ENTRY DEADLINE FOR OMDIEDAM

Entries for the Mutual Om die Dam marathon close this Sunday March 5, and runners only have a few days to pre-enter the race as no late entries for the ultra or the half marathon will be taken on race day.


This popular event takes place on Saturday, March 18 at the Hartbeesport Dam in the North West North Province and caters for all types of participants as there is a 50 km ultra marathon, a 21 km half marathon and a 5 km fun run. Apart from the running events, participants and spectators can enjoy the craft market, beer garden and various food stalls.

Entries for the 5km fun run will be taken at the start area at GHS Primary School sports grounds in Schoemansville on race day. The ultra starts at 06h00, the half marathon at 06h05 and the fun run at 06h20. Participants are advised to get to the school early to avoid traffic congestion.

Runners can enter online at www.omdiedam.co.za or drop their entries off at Runaway Sports and Running Inn in Pretoria, at the Sweat Shop and The Edge in Witwatersrand, Sportsman’s Warehouse stores in Atterbury, Fourways, Southgate, East Rand and Centurion, and at the race office in Schoemansville. Race numbers will be posted to athletes up until February 25. Thereafter race numbers will be kept back for collection at GHS Primary School on Friday March 17 or on race day.

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