The Nedbank Running Club in George (SWD) is the biggest club in the South Western District. provice with a total of 600 runners. This increase of membership of over 6.35% growth is a clear indication of the passionate leadership of the club committee under the Chairmanship of Daniel Raubenheimer.
Races for 2024
- Hope Church 10km, 5km and 3km trail run - 23 February 2024
- Pie run 21.1, 10, 5km - 16 March 2024
- Chandelier Trail run 21, 10, 5km - 21 March 2024
- McDonald’s 2 McDonalds Youth Day 10km - 17 June 2024
- Chandelier Summer Trail run 21, 10, 5km - 9 August 2024
- The Algoa Cancer Big Walk 5km - 26 October 2024
One of the draw cards of the club for is the well organised time trial every week:
OUDTSHOORN
Tuesdays afternoon at Wesbank Tennis Club, Buitenkant street, Oudtshoorn at 18h00.
GEORGE
Tuesdays afternoons at the NRC Clubhouse, Meent Street, Heather Park at 18h00..
MOSSEL BAY
Thursdays afternoons at the Diaz Beach Mossel Bay at 18h00..
There are 2 distances to choose from to cater for every fitness level of athlete namely a 3km and 5km, where fast times can be recorded on this flat route.
The usual attendance figures on Tuesdays range between 30 to 90 athletes and a record field of 182 runners. This is one of a few clubs where your timing at the time trial is done with an Ipico chip timing system and they have used this also in all the races the last 8 years.
The club also hosted long training runs where the main focus is for important races like the Two Oceans and Comrades Marathons. Club runs are also organised on weekends when there are no races in the SWD Province.
The club Gazebo is present at all the major races in the SWD Province where club members are treated with refreshments after the races.
The Nedbank Running Club SWD has a well structured development program in place.
As part of the Development program they assist talented runners with transport and entry fees.
The top podium athletes are supported with running gear, track suits, race entry fees, and incentives.
The Nedbank Running Club in George cater for all kind of runners, social as well as development and top runners.
Any one is welcome to visit the Nedbank Running Club SWD, even if you are not a member of the Nedbank Running Club.
Club fees 2024
Seniors |
R240 pa
Add R75 for once-off Ipico timing chip
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Juniors |
R210 pa
Add R75 for once-off Ipico timing chip
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All Nedbank staff will receive a R50-00 discount on above mentioned membership fees
ASA license and Nedbank Running Club kit are available NRCSTORE on Tuesdays from 17:00-18:45 or per arrangement - contact 0823816680
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Time Trials
George Time Trial
Tuesdays at 18h00
Venue: NRC Clubhouse, Meent Street, Heather Park, George
Distance: 3km and 5km
Oudtshoorn Time Trial
Mondays at 17h30
Venue: Wesbank Tennis Club, Buitenkant Street, Oudtshoorn
Distance: 3 and 5km
Contact: Lampies Lamprecht 0726018189 Email: lameymac@cybersmart.co.za
Mossel Bay Time Trial
Thursdays at 18:00
Venue: Diaz Beach Mossel Bay
Distance: 3 and 5km
Contact: Alta Zeelie 0608027585
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