VITALRUN
Fitness & Exercise / Gym
in Somerset West, Cape Town,
Western Cape, South Africa

SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 2011 - Lourensford Wine Estate

Run/Walk for Life WP Athletics club in association with Vital Health Foods, will host the second annual Vital Run in aid of PATCH Helderberg Centre for Abused Children on Saturday, 3 December 2011. The event, once again taking place at Lourensford Wine Estate, drew approximately 3 500 enthusiastic finishers last year.
In 2010, R20 000 was donated to PATCH. Vital is introducing the Vital Red Socks Initiative this year to kick off the event and help raise additional funds for PATCH. Buying a quality pair of red socks will not only provide a special memento of the day, it will also benefit a worthy cause. All proceeds, over and above donations and what is raised on race day, will go to PATCH.

Participants are encouraged to keep an eye out for celebrities who have pledged their time and energy to this worthy cause - Natalie du Toit (Olympic Swimmer and Vital Brand Ambassador), Edgar Clarke (Springbok Athlete), Andrea du Plessis (Vital Health Foods Nutritional Expert and regular contributor on SABC 3 shows Expresso and Hello Doctor) and Liezel van der Westhuizen (Expresso and Kfm radio presenter).

Matthew Grossett, CEO of Run/Walk for Life, believes the event should be a highlight on the Cape events calendar. "With Vital Health Foods and Run/Walk for Life collaborating, the day is sure to be filled with family, fun, and fitness! It's all about looking after yourself, so you can enjoy life. That's why Vital Health Foods and Run/Walk for Life are the perfect team to host this event."

Participants are able to enter the 21 km run, the 10 km run and 10 km walk, or the 4 km fun run/walk.

• The 21 km and 10 km races are both off-road scenic routes. For the 21 km runners can expect a 3 km climb at the start, followed by contouring jeep tracks and farm road below the foot of the Helderberg Mountains, passing the Brinksburg Dam. The second half is mainly downhill on easy forest and farm road. The route’s surface is definitely not suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
• The initial 5 km of the 10 km routes are rough on foot but worth the effort. The course then contours back, with a comfortable downhill and level gravel road to the finish.
• The fun run course will follow a different route through the beautiful estate which is relatively flat and easy, and suitable for all ages.

Medals will be handed out to all who finish within the cut-off time and expect lucky draws at the prize giving. After completing the course, participants can enjoy the ever-popular festive Family Market which boasts breakfast delicacies and tasters. The Market is child friendly.

Times:
21.1km - 6:30am
10 km Run - 7:30am
10km Walk - 7:35am
4km Fun Run - 7:45am

Entry fee:
21.1km = R50;
21,1km Temporary License = R25
10km Run/Walk = R30
10km Run/Walk Temporary License = R15
Junior = R15Junior Temporary License = R10.

Entries & registration: You can enter on race day, between 5am and 6:15am for 21.1km and between 5am and 7am for 10km and Fun Run.

Route Description: The 21 km and 10 km run and walk are off-road scenic routes on Lourensford Wine Estate. Please note that this route's surface isn't suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
10 KM RUN AND 10 KM WALK: The initial 5 km is rough-on-foot, but worth the effort. The course then contours back, with a comfortable downhill and level gravel road to the finish.
FUN RUN: This event follows a different course - relatively flat and easy - through the beautiful wine estate, suitable for all ages.

LUCKY DRAW prizes and spot prizes will be awarded.

FAMILY MARKET at LOURENSFORD WINE ESTATE. Come along and make it an outing by joining the festive atmosphere of the Family Market after the race! Be greeted by the smell of sizzling breakfast burgers, taste cheeses and other delicacies, enjoy a glass of ice cold Lourensford Estate Wine or home brewed ice tea. The Market is child-friendly, offering a relaxed chill zone for every one's enjoyment

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