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Train race is back with a twist
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HE popular race between man and machine, the Great Train Race, is the inspiration behind a new train race to put Nelson Mandela Bay on the map in 2014.
The inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race will take place on the 17 July and unlike the original Great Train Race, it will see teams of five taking on a Metro train in a 40km challenge from PE to Uitenhage, via Despatch.
The narrow gauge Apple Express is currently out of service. Race organiser Michael Zoetmulder of Zports, said the new Train Race route would ensure much easier logistics for the teams and potentially enable companies to enter multiple teams. Individuals can also take part. Zoetmulder said races with a man versus machine concept have always been popular and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) have joined forces with Zports, and the municipality to ensure the revival of the Train Race.
NMBT CEO, Mandlakazi Skefile, said they welcomed the idea of the event as it would continue to promote the region’s status as a popular sporting destination. “NMBT supports the return of the Train Race concept,” Skefile said. “Unique industry events are becoming of greater importance as it enable a destination to market itself in this emerging market and also create a unique and authentic experience in the destination for the visitor. An event of this nature has the potential for a great increase in the social and economical benefits of the destination.” Zoetmulder said, “Over the past 3 years we
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have been in discussion with the Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to find a solution to re-establish the Train Race and are confident that we’ve found a longterm solution that will also become the first major event to incorporate the three towns of Nelson Mandela Bay – Port Elizabeth, Despatch and Uitenhage – when we race against a Metro Rail train between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage in 2014.” “The Great Train Race was a unique destination event and it was a huge shame to see this event come to a standstill in 2004. We hope to ensure that the Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race will avoid any of the controversy that surrounded the Great Train Race in that the new look train race will be a communitybuilding charity event with no cash prize money up for grabs. Teams will race the train for branding rights and winners’ floating trophies. “Like the Urban Run, which raised in excess of R230 000 for charity this year, the Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race will challenge teams and companies to support nominated charity projects within the communities along the way. Zports hope to partner with Rotary and their 6 local clubs to identify and manage these community projects to ensure that the Train Race leaves behind a sustainable legacy each year. The Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race will be a 40km relay event for teams comprising five runners and will include corporate, social, club and schools’ categories. Each year the race start will alternate between the Port Elizabeth station and Uitenhage station, with 2014 being the “up” run from Port Elizabeth to Uitenhage. Zoetmulder said opportunities are also being made available for companies to partner the event through the sponsorship of the various transition and water table points along the route. Visit www.nmbtrainrace.co.za for further information or contact Zports on 041 484 7860.
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