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As entrants move along the route, they will be entertained by the sights and sounds of a truly South African experience. There will be plenty of additional entertainment for spectators and participants at Mofolo Park, where all the routes begin and end.
Energizer will illuminate the safe and guided routes, which vary slightly for each of the three events. The Soweto street culture will be bright with energy and light, and entrants can expect to move to the beat of Zulu drums and Pantsula dancers as they travel past the Orlando Towers; the famed Vilakazi street, which is home to two Nobel peace prize winners: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu; through shack settlements and on to the Mandela House Museum. Refreshments will be available at spaza shops and the Sakhumzi and Sedibeng restaurants. At Mofolo Park, DJ Milkshake, George the Beatboxer and brilliant Laser Dancers will be keeping the crowd lit up from 6pm onwards, and there will be plenty of food and drink available from local shisanyama's and African cuisine caterers. The mountain bike race kicks off at 6.30pm, with the 10km run following at 6.45pm and the 5km walk leaving last at 7.15pm. The entertainment will only end at midnight, so there will be plenty of time for racers and bystanders alike to party the night away.
According to Rashmi Vadivelu, brand manager of Energizer, this race is going to be a one of a kind. "We wanted to create something that embodied the 'get up and go' spark and spirit of our brand. This event definitely does that - and we are looking forward to seeing everyone shine on the night."
All participants must enter online at www.energizerlightrace.co.za and spectator tickets are available from the site as well. Entrants will receive a fantastic Energizer hamper, and there are several convenient registration venues to choose from, including the Cycle Lab in Fourways, The Creative Counsel Offices (on Corner of Corlett Drive, Opposite Melrose Arch) and Maponya Mall, Soweto.
For more information, go to www.energizerlightrace.co.za