Gauteng’s premier half marathon hosted by Bedfordview Country Club Athletics will be held on 15 January 2023. Entries are open for the 21st Dis-Chem Half Marathon and Centrum 5km Dash Fun Run.

Charn Swart, Race Director said, “Bedfordview Country Club Athletics looks forward to celebrating the 21st anniversary of the race that kicks off the 2023 running season. What a fantastic journey with Dis-Chem and Co-sponsors that enable races like ours for novice and seasoned runners to enjoy.”

Stan Goetsch of headline sponsors Dis-Chem, commented: “We are extremely proud of our 21-year sponsorship of the event. The promotion of a healthy lifestyle, our emphasis on overall well-being and our support of the sport, has always been paramount to us at Dis-Chem. Through our long-standing relationship with Bedfordview Country Club - Athletics, who continue to deliver a first-class event, we trust that we have achieved this.”

We thank the following co-sponsors: Centrum, Norflex Gel, smecta, TransAct, ViralChoice and Biogen for their continued support which has spanned many years. Their contributions remain crucial to ensuring the continued success of the event. 

The route remains unchanged, winding its way through the hills of Bedfordview, Morninghill and Primrose - providing runners with a challenging route and spectacular views. Race marshals will be stationed along the route ensuring the safety of while simultaneously offering encouragement to the runners. There will be six water points and runners are encouraged to bring their own water.

The race has previously sold out within a couple of weeks of entries opening. There are 6500 entries available for the 21km race and all entrants will receive a race Dry-fit T-shirt. Entries close on 15 December or once the 6,500 available entries are sold. The Centrum 5km Fun Run will be back and the first 600 entries will get a Centrum branded Dry-fit T-shirt. 

The Half Marathon will have a seeded start and will be timed. The race starts in Riley Road at 06:00 am on Sunday 15 January 2023. 

Athletes can purchase a commemorative medal for the 21km. Club gazebos, catering, locker and shower facilities will be available at the finish.

Funds will be raised for the two race charities: Lambano Sanctuary for orphaned children with HIV and the Namaqua Dog and Donkey Foundation, which undertakes the sterilisation, vaccination and treatment of animals in informal settlements on the East Rand. All donations by runners, over and above their entry fee, will be matched by the Dis-Chem Foundation.

ENTER ONLINE NOW - https://dischem21.co.za

21km race general entry is R200, and 5km Dash race entry is R100 (and therafter R70 without a T-shirt).

Contact Details:

Bedfordview Country Club - Athletics
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