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Comrades Marathon
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We are pleased to announce that a record number of Nedbank Running Club athletes qualified for the 2015 Comrades Marathon. There will be 936 Nedbank Running Club athletes at the start line in Durban for the up run on the 31st May 2015.
Please wear your Nedbank/Nike Running kit with pride to feel part of the Nedbank Green Machine. |
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Nedbank RC Tent Site at the finish at the Oval Cricket Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
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We will once again have a hospitality marquee for all Nedbank Running Club members and this one promised to be special!
The Marquee will be situated on the Western bank of the stadium next to the main pavilion-Look out for the Nedbank gazebos and feather flags. Click here to see the stadium map.
The above will be managed by Nedbank Running Club staff wearing the official Nedbank Comrades long sleeve t-shirt. You will be met at the exit of the finishing tunnels by a Nedbank representative who will hand you a VIP lanyard comprising of 1 x food voucher and 2 drinks vouchers. These vouchers can be exchanged for the respective meal and 2 drinks at the Nedbank marquee.
There will be a variety of cold drinks, ciders, beers and coffee and tea on offer.
Please remember that space is limited and no family members can be accommodated with meals or drinks. We will however try to let them in with you. No family members can be accommodated in the Nedbank marquee prior to your arrival at the finish in Pietermaritzburg and please remember your entry to the tent is guaranteed only if you wear your official Nedbank Running kit and 2015 Comrades race number.
Nedbank Comrades long sleeve t-shirt
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Nedbank Green Dream Team
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The Nedbank Green Dream Team will be flying the Green flag at the front of the race.
We are expecting to see South Africa’s Claude Moshiywa, Mthandazo Qhina and Ludwick Mamabola at the front of the South African challenge in the men’s race. They will be supported by fellow top National Nedbank athletes.
We are looking forward to the performances of South African stalwarts Charne Bosman, Riana Van Niekerk, Emmerentia Rautenbach and Caroline Wostmann.
We are also blessed with a contingent of International athletes who decided to represent Nedbank running Club at the 2015 Comrades marathon. Keep your eyes open for the defending champion Ellie Greenwood, Irina Antrapova, Devon Yanko, Nina Podnebesnova and Josiah Zakrewski
The men’s race will be very competitive with the International Nedbank athlete's team in the likes of Max King, Sage Canaday and Vasily Larkin.
Please visit our website at www.nedbankrunningclub.co.za to see all the top athletes CV`s.
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Nedbank hosts ‘must visit’ spectator spot
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2015 Comrades Marathon Goes Green
Nedbank will once again show their appreciation to 2015 Comrades Marathon runners and their supporters by staging the popular Nedbank Supporters Spot and Nedbank Green Mile.
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Nedbank, a major sponsor of the Comrades Marathon since 2002, will be bringing fun and flair to the 90th Comrades Marathon on Sunday, 31 May 2015. The prominent financial institution will host the official spectator spot along the route in a grand, enormously entertaining, eco-friendly Green Mile with an electrifying parade of colourful characters, carnival-style floats and more.
Spectators can prepare for a Camperdown make-over as the iconic, award-winning #NedbankGreenMile transforms the grey and dusty streets into a road running celebration on Comrades race day.
Aptly themed ‘Comrades Carnival’ in celebration of the 90th Comrades Marathon, the 2015 #NedbankGreenMile is the place to be at along the up-run’s 87km route.
Nedbank Group Sponsorship Manager, Patrick Baransky says, ‘From humble beginnings as a water spot 34 years ago, the #NedbankGreenMile has evolved into an unforgettable, award-winning, inspirational, family-friendly zone where everyone can be part of the Comrades experience.’
Kids and the young at heart will delight in an action-packed Kids Fun Zone where entertainment includes face painting, balloon artists and jumping castles, plus much more. Runner’s supporters will also be able to keep up with the race action from the large grandstand which will be home to a large screen TV airing live footage and race commentary throughout the day.
A troupe of acrobats, jugglers, stilt walkers, giant puppets, Cancan and Salsa dancers will be parading through the mile-long spectator zone throughout the day, dazzling all in their wake, while local marimba, steel drum and marching bands set the carnival beat. There will also be DJs, flamboyant floats, a ‘kissing’ booth, shoot the hoop recycle bins and a secure kids zone with a jumping castle, face painting, arts and crafts and puppets; plus many more surprises.
Baransky adds, ‘In Nedbank’s commitment to supporting the local community, all proceeds from food and beverage sales along the #NedbankGreenMile will go to local schools, charities and churches. There will also be an interactive recycling programme in place throughout the spectator zone.’
So ignite your imagination, dress the part and come be part of the Comrades Carnival at this year’s #NedbankGreenMile, which will be open from 08h00 – 14h30 on race day, with free entry. An easy access car park next to the N3 race route with parking directional signage will be provided.
#NedbankGreenMile event details:
Date: 31 May 2015
Time: 8h00 to 14h30
Entry cost: Free
GPS co-ordinates: S 29º 43’ 38.28”, E 30º 32’ 25.44
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All welcome, so come be part of the Action!
Click here to get your COMRADES NUTRITION GUIDE. www.32Gi.com
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Comrades Marathon Road Closures & Roadwork's
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) anticipates high traffic volumes in the early hours of Comrades Race Day – Sunday, 31 May 2015 - as thousands of runners make their way to the Start Venue at the Durban City Hall.
We ask all runners to be mindful of the increased number of motorists heading to the same destination and to make sure to arrive in time.
URGENT TRAFFIC NOTICE
Due to the large numbers and to avoid congestion on the N3, supporters are strongly advised to travel directly through the Nedbank Green Mile in Camperdown and then onto the finish at The Cricket Oval in Pietermaritzburg.
DRIVERS WHO STOP ON THE NATIONAL OR MAIN ROADS ARE LIABLE FOR PROSECUTION BY THE AUTHORITIES AND VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED AWAY TO CLEAR THE ROUTE.
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Nedbank Running Club
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Nedbank Running Club entrants
We wish you an enjoyable 2015 Comrades Marathon and may you all run your best time!
Just do it.
Regards: Nick Bester-National Manager of the Nedbank Running Clubs.
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Qualifying Details
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Comrades Dispensation for Non-Submission of Qualifying Details
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With less than 11 days to the 90th celebration of the world’s biggest and best ultra-marathon, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced a special lifeline to those runners who failed to submit their qualifying details to the CMA by the deadline – 4 May 2015. They will be granted dispensation until Thursday, 21 May 2015 at 16h30.
CMA General Manager, Chris Fisher says, ‘In line with the CMA’s Vision, we plan to make the 90th Comrades Marathon even more inclusive. We have therefore decided to grant a dispensation to those runners who did not submit their qualifying details to the CMA despite several requests to do so.’
However, these runners must take note that this dispensation comes with limitations. These late changes and having to chase up runners for this information places tremendous pressure on our office staff and volunteers. It may necessitate a dedicated queue at the Durban Registration Venue at the Comrades Expo, specifically for all those who have missed the cut-off date, so that they do not delay the registration of other runners.
This will only be available at the Durban Registration Venue at the Comrades Expo and not in Pietermaritzburg. Furthermore, they will have to start at the back of the race, as the allocation of seeding batches has already closed.
In order to secure their place on the Start line, these specific runners have been sent an email and SMS with all necessary instructions and must respond by close of business on Thursday, 21 May 2015 at 16h30. Any runner who misses Thursday’s deadline will not be able to register at the Durban Expo.
Fisher says, ‘We have been inundated with both appeals and threats from runners who missed the deadline to be allowed to run the celebratory edition of the race on Sunday, 31 May 2015, including some incredibly original excuses from our runners as to why they had failed to submit these important details.’
Fisher adds, ‘One of our most important stakeholders are our runners, hence we have decided to allow this dispensation in line with the 90th Comrades celebration and a brand personality of empathy, character, humility and togetherness. At the end of the day Comrades is about the spirit that accompanies the race. Comrades help other comrades. The 90th Comrades Marathon promises to be the best yet and we look forward to seeing more runners on the Start line.’
CMA Chairman Macdonald Chitja added, “This decision was taken with only the interest of our runners at heart and allowing them to “Be Part of It” in our 90th celebratory race. We take cognizance of the added pressure this brings and take this opportunity to thank our General Manager and Race Director for supporting and implementing the decision, notwithstanding the added work the decision brings to the team.”
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Nedbank Running Club Gauteng North and Central Gauteng Comrades Party
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Pasta Party – 20th May 2015
The NRCCG pre-Comrades pasta party will be held on Wednesday 20th May 2015, 18:30 (for 19:00) at Amici restaurant in Hurlingham Manor. This family Italian restaurant is just a short drive from George Lea Park so please do join us after running the time trial.
We look forward to an evening of fun, laughter and great prizes, as well as a surprise guest speaker, to get you ready and in the mood for this years upcoming Comrades Marathon.
Cost per head will be R110, which includes starter, main meal and desert. Please note there will be a cash bar. To reserve your place please send your proof of payment to: info@nedbankrunningclubcg.co.za.
Banking details to make payment as follows:
Nedbank Running Club Johannesburg
Current account # 1944 209 662
Branch Parktown / 194405
Reference surname_pasta
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