Thousands of runners are expected to participate in one of the country’s premier 32km road races this year: the newly rebranded Harcourts Alan Robb 32km.
The race is run in honour of and named after four times Comrades winner Alan Robb, the popular road race is hosted by the Germiston Callies Harriers Club.
“While other sporting events are being cancelled or losing their sponsors as a result of the economic downturn, The Harcourts real estate group has stepped up to the plate with the signing of a three year deal with our club,” said Les Black, chairman of Germiston Callies Harriers Club. “The Alan Robb is our flagship 32km road race and we are delighted that its future has been secured.”
Harcourts representative Simon Smith, principal of Harcourts Full Circle in Germiston, said his group was proud to be associated with the event, which would be used not only as a marketing platform for the giant real estate company but also as a fundraiser for the Germiston Child Welfare Society.
“Harcourts will use its big name status to promote the Harcourts Foundation which exists to provide financial and other support to struggling communities throughout South Africa,” he explained. “A representative from The Foundation will be there to hand over a donation to Child Welfare on the day.”
Aside from the flagship 32km race there will also be a 15km race and a 5km fun run, ensuring that the day is open to all members of the public and all fitness levels.
“It promises to be a huge success with lucky draws, spot prizes and great entertainment at the water points, which will be un-missable with their blue and white Harcourts branding,” said Smith. “Runners everywhere should pencil it into their 2013 calendars.”
The race kicks off at 6.30am at the Germiston Stadium on Sunday 7 April 2013.
For more information contact Simon Smith on 084 507 7703.
