Nedbank Citi Dash on Sunday 

The fourth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash will take place in Windhoek on Sunday.

The Nedbank Citi Dash, which starts and concludes at Zoo Park along Independence Avenue, is fast becoming a popular running event. It fosters a spirit of community and fitness among participants of all ages and abilities. With an assortment of race categories, including a 5 km fun run/walk, 10km fun run/walk, and a 10 km Elite run, the event ensures that there’s something for everyone.

The Citi Dash races will start at 07h30 with the first race being that of 10 km elite runners.

The second race, which is the 5 km and 10 km fun run/walk, will start at 08h30 am.

“From seasoned athletes to first-time runners, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun,” the organisers say.

Prize money will be given to the top runners in the following classifications:

the 10 km elite men, 10 km elite women, llite under-18 men, elite under-18 women, wheelchair category, visually impaired category, school runners category, running club/federation category

All category races will start and finish at Zoo Park, just opposite the new Nedbank Campus. The route will head south to Ausspannplatz, and around Snyman Circle, before the runners head back up Independence Avenue, passing Zoo Park, and continue further north.

The turnaround for the 5 km race is indicated by a turnaround sign close to the Engen service station. The 10 km runners will continue to the Simon De Witt Bridge, proceed around the fire department circle and double back for the home stretch back to Zoo Park.

“Nedbank continues to sponsor this running event as part of our commitment to promoting health and wellness, both within the communities we serve and among our employees. Events which promote an active lifestyle like the Nedbank Citi Dash also align with Nedbank’s values of encouraging a healthy, balanced lifestyle, which in turn supports mental and physical well-being,” says Nedbank Namibia Communication and Public Relations Manager Selma Kaulinge. “Additionally, it also provides a platform for community engagement, allowing us to connect with people in meaningful ways, and demonstrates the banks’ support for sustainable living.

“We are extremely excited for this edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash, and we can’t wait to see our runners on the race track.”

Registration and race number collection will take place on Saturday, 7 September, at the Nedbank Campus at the corner of Fidel Castro and Rev Michael Scott Streets, from 10h00 to 15h00. All runners who have entered into the race must collect their numbers to participate in the race on Sunday.