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St Helena Festival of Running - 2010 |
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42K - 21K - 10K - 3K fun run - Jacobs Ladder Challenge |
The Festival |
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The fifth St Helena Island Festival of Running is scheduled to take place in June 2010. We will be sailing to St Helena island aboard the RMS St Helena. We have secured berths aboard the ship on voyage NO 145, departing from Cape Town on 19 June 2010. The schedule for our voyage will be as follows: Depart Cape Town: Sat 19 June 2010 The uniqueness of the race, the scenic beauty of this sub-tropical island, the friendliness of the Saints (as the islanders call themselves) and the voyage aboard the world's last Royal Mail ship will make the festival an experience that you’ll never forget. The week-long festival consist of three events, held on separate days: a 10K road race (with a 3 kilometre fun run/walk option for supporters), a full or half marathon, and the ascent of the famed Jacob's Ladder, a 699 step climb out of Jamestown. The festival lays claim to the title of the most remote run in the world, due to the fact that Saint Helena island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. There is no airport and the island's only regular link with mainland civilization is the RMS St Helena which can accommodate only 130 passengers aboard its well-appointed suites. This limits the number of runners which can participate and may well also make it the most exclusive running event. Plan something really special for 2010 (grab this opportunity!) If you’ve always dreamt of visiting St Helena, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This unique running event gives a special focus to your travel (and training beforehand)? It seems as if every famous travel writer and world traveller has been there, yet it is normally one of the hardest-to-get to destinations. For the cost of an overseas air ticket (or less!), you get to spend 10 luxurious days aboard the well-appointed RMS, enjoying its food, facilities, social programme and especially its hospitable staff. You will need to remember to include the time spent aboard the RMS St Helena in your planning (five nights there, eight nights spent on the island and five nights for the return trip). Note, though, that the time onboard can be productive work time or holiday fun or both! Local accommodation varies in price and quality but can also be booked through the web or St Helena Lines. You may budget on a double room (B&B) from about twenty five (British) pounds/night upwards. In the meanwhile, check out the rest of this web site as well as some of the links to more information on the island. This event is NOT organised for profit (have you checked the entry fee?) The event was conceived by Keith Enzlin and championed by Carolyn Enzlin from St Helena Lines to promote St Helena island. The Festival of Running was made possible through the generous support of Andrew Weir Shipping(SA)(Pty) Ltd who are the passenger agents for St. Helena Line Ltd. Contact Details: PO Box 484, Cape Town 8000. Tel: 021-4251165; Fax: 021-4217485; E-mail: sthelenaline@mweb.co.za |
