South Africa’s largest running and fitness expo will be up for a grand showing in Durban next week. The annual Bonitas-Comrades Experience is a nationwide attraction, appealing to sporting enthusiasts from all over the country, with its more than 100 exhibitors.
In the photo: Twins Olesya and Elena Nurgalieva – Elena will be running the marathon without her sister this year
Held at the Durban Exhibition Centre, the Expo runs for three days, on:
Friday, 1 June 2012 – 09h00-19h00
Saturday, 2 June 2012 – 09h00-17h00
Runners are encouraged to register early. Entrance to the Bonitas Comrades Marathon Expo is free of charge.
Athletes must collect their race number and runner goodie bag from the venue you have indicated on their entry. These items will not be posted.
IN ORDER TO COLLECT YOUR RACE NUMBER YOU MUST:
1. Produce your ChampionChip, and
2. Supply proof of identity (ID, Passport or Drivers License).
Athletes can view and print entry confirmation the Comrades Marathon website www.comrades.com by clicking on ‘Confirm Entry’, enter the race number and click search.
Qualifying details will NOT be accepted at registration. Please note that NO race numbers will be issued on race day.
The Expo features the latest in sporting goods, apparel, healthy living and a host of techno-gadgetry. It makes for a fun experience for the individual fitness freak or the whole family, coupled with all the fun and festivities leading up to the world’s oldest and biggest ultra-marathon.
Comrades runners get to register for next Sunday’s race and collect their goody bags while enjoying the visual feast of all things Comrades. The Expo also offers an exciting experience to shop till you drop at any of the numerous sporting apparel stalls or to just savour a yummy meal at the Food Court.
Whether you love running, walking or just being in the great outdoors, the Bonitas-Comrades Expo has something for you!
General Manager, Gary Boshoff says, ‘The Bonitas-Comrades Marathon Expo enjoys its reputation as South Africa’s premier sport, leisure and wellness show. It has grown by leaps and bounds over the years and is not only indicative of the growing interest of South Africans in the iconic Comrades Marathon, but also in the art of keeping fit.’
Boshoff adds, ‘Whether you are a runner or not, we welcome you to visit the Expo and share in the good vibe and great experience, as we approach another Comrades Marathon showdown next Sunday.’
For more info, visit www.comrades.com