Free State Pace Setters will be busy this weekend, with two major running events taking place in Bloemfontein.

Some will take part in the Central University of Technology (CUT) Alumni Half Marathon on Saturday 24 October. The races that are part of this event include a 21,1 km, a 10 km and 5 km run. The starting point is Tokkie Park at the CUT.

Two alumni, Nkosinati Singonza and Magdaleen Kemp, will be running as pace setters in the 21 km. Eight members of the Free State Pace Setters will run this half marathon, and seven of the 350 will take part in the 10 km race.

In the ABSA Run Your City Mangaung on Sunday, eight Free State Pace Setters will support athletes.

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“We are always looking for passionate athletes to be ‘bus drivers’.They help runners to finish in good times and are there to motivate and give advice,” said Kemp.

The inaugural ABSA Run Your City Mangaung 10K will showcase the city’s rich history, iconic landmarks and vibrant city streets.

The starting point is Grey College, before heading onto Sir George Grey Street and turning left into Parfitt Avenue. From there, runners will navigate Kellner Street, Aliwal Street and 1st Avenue before continuing through Brompton Road, Bree Street, Levy Street and Loop Street. The route then heads towards Alexandra Avenue and Hanger Street before joining Nelson Mandela Drive.

Along the route are, among others, the Supreme Court of Appeal, National Afrikaans Literary Museum, Hertzog Park and the Queens Fort Military Museum. Runners will turn left into President Brand Street before continuing through Charlotte Maxeke, Oos Burger and St Andrew Street.

The final section takes participants along Oliver Tambo Road and President Avenue before returning onto President Brand and St Andrew.

Runners will cross the finishing line on Kings Way.

Read more about ABSA Run Your City Mangaung 10K here.