Come Sunday morning, 1 June, the streets of Cape Town will host the 13th edition of the powerful and symbolic Slave Route Challenge that follows the historical path taken by the enslaved people who quite literally laid the foundations for the Mother City.
The poignant event will see approximately 8 000 runners taking part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.
Starting on Darling Street, in front of the iconic City Hall, 10km participants go through District Six, Gardens, Bo-Kaap and back into the city centre for a finish on the Grand Parade.
Runners of the half marathon take on a similar route through District Six, Gardens and Bo-Kaap, with an extra leg into Green Point before crossing the finish line on the Grand Parade.
Having provided support to the Slave Route Challenge for over a decade, the City of Cape Town dubs the event as an important opportunity to reflect on our history while also leading a healthy lifestyle.