Elite Marathoners Set Their Sights On 2015 Legends Marathon R1m Prize Legends Marathon are thrilled to announce the Legends Marathon Wellness Expo, a meeting point for the marathoners, public and corporates from 31 September to 2 October 2015. Entrance is FREE. In the course of the three years, Legends Marathon has emerged as the region’s fastest growing sports tourism event and the richest race in the Eastern Cape. The routes will once again be lined with unique live kilometres or cheering-on points Marathon runners will pass 21 musical/water points on their 68 km journey, while half-marathon runners will pass 7 points. 5 km runners will pass one such point. This year the race is expected to be a humdinger what with the record number of elite athletes that have signed up. Collen Makaza Collen Makaza Official – Current IAU World 50km Champion and 2010 IAU World 50km Champion, and inaugural winner of Legends Marathon and course record holder. 2nd Two Oceans 2015. Collen did not compete in the Legends Marathon 2014 due to competing and winning at the IAU World 50km Final in Doha, Qatar. An experienced Ultra Marathoner who is set to tackle the fast Legends Marathon course this year with the aim of breaking records. Modibe Mamabolo - An extremely fierce competitor and a fantastic track record at Ultra Marathons. He has 5 Comrades starts with one win, 2 podiums and additional Golds. At the inaugural Legends Marathon he was 2nd. He picked up a hamstring injury at Comrades this year and had a DNF but has full recovered. With not completing the 89km Comrades this year his legs will be fresh and it is expected he will be a serious contender. Let's not discount Bongmusa Mthembu, Stephen Mzhungi, Thabo Nkuna, George Ntshingila :) http://www.legendsmarathon.co.za/elite-marathoners-set-their-sights-2015-legends-marathon-r1m-prize
