Lace up for Bank Windhoek’s Red Run

  • 1 Month Ago - 2024-07-23 09:38:00
The Bank Windhoek Red Run (formerly the Bank Windhoek Relay) is shaping up to be a memorable, active and thrilling experience. The event is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek and is scheduled to take place on 10 August 2024 in the capital, starting at Zoo Park.
Anticipating a day of high energy and physical activity will challenge participants to complete 5, 10, 21.1 or 42.2 km.
The Red Run is a timed event with a reserved cut-off finish time set at 11:00. The distances will be measured and marked with water points across multiple routes. The event also includes various vendors offering nutritious food and drinks for participants.
Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack announced that the fastest participant in each distance stands a chance to win their share of N$60 000 in prize money, while all participants who complete the race will receive a medal.
Pack said the Red Run shows Bank Windhoek’s commitment to health and fitness, positively impacting the local community. “Bank Windhoek and /Ae //Gams Sports Club’s partnership for this event highlights the bank’s active involvement in being Connectors of Positive Change for local organisations while journeying with people of all ages. So, lace up your running shoes and get ready for an actively rewarding day!”
Excited for the Red Run and eager to connect with other fitness enthusiasts, Donovan Majiedt from the /Ae //Gams Sports Club said the Red Run is looking forward to hosting social and competitive runners in all distances.
“Join us for a day filled with exciting warm-ups and sport-related activities. If you are attending to support your friends and family, this is also a great atmosphere. We are excited that this collaboration will be a huge milestone for the club.”
Entries close on Wednesday 31 July 2024 and payments are due by Friday, 2 August 2024 at 19:00. Registered participants who have paid the entry fee can collect their race numbers and e-tags on Friday, 9 August 2024 from 11:00 to 18:00 at the Zoo Park.
The first 500 paid participants will receive a Bank Windhoek Red Run t-shirt.