09 Oct Last chance to enter the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Run
| Entries Close 11 October |
Hi there,
The 2020 Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Run is 3 days away, and this is your final chance to enter, as entries will close at midnight, 11 October.
Whether you go big with a marathon or half marathon entry, or take it easy with a 10km or 5km run/walk, we’d love for you to be a part of it.
Can You Beat Mo?
Running legend, Sir Mo Farah, will participate in the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual 10km Peace Run. He’s just taken the official app for a spin and shared his demo run times with the world. Think you can beat him on 18 October? Sign up today!
Real Refreshment Zones:
18 Woolies stores in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein will host Refreshment Zones for Virtual Run participants – stocked with nutrition and hydration from Woolworths and Peninsula Beverages.
The Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Run is waiting; all that’s missing is you.
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Team
Catch the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Run Live Broadcast between 6am and 09:30 on 18 October, only on SABC 2!
Your FAQs, Answered.
Q: When will the Virtual Run App be available for download?
A: The Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Run App is now ready for download, but only works for entrants of the event, who will receive their unique app logins via email.
Q: How much data will the App use?
A: Once you’ve downloaded the Virtual Run App (we recommend using WiFi to do this), app usage will be minimal. While you run, the App will go into sleep mode but will continue to track you. Some data usage will be required to upload your finish photo to your social platforms and view your results. It is estimated that the 10km run will use between 1.5 and 3 megs.
Q: I’m worried about battery life…
A: When you download the App, you will be required to set it up and optimise it for your phone’s battery life before going on your 5km demo run. While you run on 18 October, the App will go into sleep mode (while continuing to track you) to keep battery use to an absolute minimum. The App was designed to change the frequency of your GPS readings if it senses that your battery usage is not optimal. Ensuring that your battery is fully charged before you start you run, and closing / deactivating all extra apps during your run will further extend your battery life.
Q: Where are the Refreshment Zones situated?
A: The Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Run Refreshment Zones will be in front of a number of select Woolworths stores across the country. Participating stores are:
Western Cape:
- Fish Hoek
- Pinelands
- Constantia Village
- Portside, Green Point
- Sunset Beach
- Laborie Central, Paarl
- Willowbridge, Tygervalley (Bellville)
- Stellenbosch Square
Gauteng:
- Atterbury, Fairie Glen, Pretoria
- Parkview Kimiad, Garsfontein, Pretoria
- Irene Mall, Centurion
- Maponya Mall, Soweto
- Lonehill, JHB
- The Square at Farrarmere, Benoni
Durban:
- McKeurtan Ave, Durban North
- Lillies Quarter, Hillcrest
Bloemfontein:
- Northridge Mall
Port Elizabeth:
- Walmer Park
