The Milkwood races

The Milkwood has, in a short period, become a legend on the Cape running calender. It is set in the picturesque Kommetjie area. The runners start with the sound of crashing waves in their ears from the Soetwater Recreational area next to the Kommetjie lighthouse and takes in the Kommetjie town, the Slanghoek pass, Mistycliffs and Scarborough along it’s path. The run finishes at Soetwater again where they, together with their families, enjoy the tidal pools and the grass banks while the main sponsors, Sterling Lager, dish out their soothing nectar. A feature of the race is the “medal” that all finishes receive – an indigenous plant to keep reminding you of your achievement for years to come.

This year the race will be run on 22 April, two weeks after Two Oceans, when all runners are fit and aiming to maintain their fitness into the winter months. If the weather plays along as it did last year it is well worth the drive out there to enjoy the setting and the entertainment. It is definitely a day for the whole family as there is a race for every level of fitness – half marathon for the fit ones; 10kms for the “getting fit” category and a 5km fun run for the baby-jogger pushers and slow walkers. Foods, wine and beers stalls will be available as well as a jumping castle for the kids.

Most of the profits raised go to our charity – Great Commission United – a great bunch of guys who do good work in Langa township keeping kids playing sport and away from drugs and gangs.

The Milkwood 2007

Date: Sunday 22 April 2007

Start times:

21.1km - 07h00
10km - 07h30
5km fun run: 07h45

Registration:

From 06h00 at the Parmalat Enviro Centre, Soetwater Recreational Area, Kommetjie.

• Walkers welcome in all races.
• Cut off time for 21.1km: 3 hrs, 10km: 2hrs.
• Entry Fees: 21.1km: R40 (R60), 10km Senior: R25 (R40), 10km Junior: R12.50 (R20), Fun Run: R20,
  (Price including temporary license fee).
• Online entries close 19 April 2007 - enter at www.enteronline.co.za
  Camping facilities available - contact Grandwill Johnson on 021 783 4146.
• Both The Milkwood 21 and The Milkwood 10 will be run in accordance with the rules of ASA and WPA.
• The Milkwood races are held in an exquisite but environmentally sensitive area. For that reason, and in keeping with the WPA policy, participants are advised that no littering is allowed anywhere on route.
• Bins will be provided at all water stations throughout the route.
  An indigenous plant to all finishers in all races. Come and join us and make a day of it... there will be refreshments, food stalls, a jumping castle and more.
• Prize money totaling R10,000 will be awarded in different age categories.
• Spot prizes will also be available.
• Our awesome T-Shirts will be on sale for R70.
• For more information contact Carl on 082 462 0876.

Directions to the start:

Prize Money:

This race is brought to you by:

A portion of the profits will be donated to the Great Commission United.