Lace-up for Bank Windhoek’s Red Run

The Bank Windhoek Red Run, previously known as the Bank Windhoek Relay, is shaping up to be a memorable, active, and thrilling experience.

The event is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek and is scheduled to take place on 10 August 2024 in Windhoek, starting at Zoo Park. Anticipating a day of high energy and physical activity, it will challenge participants to complete distances of five kilometres (km), ten km, 21.1km, and 42.2km.

The Bank Windhoek Red Run will be a timed event with a reserved cut-off finish time set at 11H00. The distances will be measured and marked with water points across the multiple routes. The Bank Windhoek Red Run will also host various vendors offering nutritious food and drinks for participants.

Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, announced that the fastest conquerors of each distance stand a chance to win their share of N$60 000 in prize money while all participants who complete the race will receive a medal.

Pack said the Red Run shows Bank Windhoek’s commitment to health and fitness, positively impacting the local community. “Bank Windhoek and /Ae //Gams Sports Club’s partnership for this event further highlights the Bank’s active involvement in being Connectors of Positive Change for local organisations while journeying with people of all ages. Lace-up your running shoes and get ready for an actively rewarding day,” she said.

Excited for the Red Run and eager to connect with other fitness enthusiasts, Donovan Majiedt from the /Ae //Gams Sports Club said the Bank Windhoek Red Run is looking forward to hosting social and competitive runners in all distances.

“Join us for a day filled with exciting warm-ups and sport-related activities. If you are attending to support your friends and family, this is also a great atmosphere. We are excited that this collaboration will be a huge milestone for the Club,” he said.

The last day for entries is Wednesday, 31 July 2024, and entry payments are due by Friday, 2 August 2024 at 19h00. Registered participants who have paid the entry fee can collect their race numbers and e-tags on Friday, 09 August 2024, from 11h00 to 18h00 at Zoo Park. The first 500 paid participants will receive a Bank Windhoek Red Run t-shirt.