The Bukani Print Adidas Lake Farm Centre Charity Run has had to change course due to recent flooding in Port Elizabeth.
“The lake on Lakeside road has reclaimed the land and the level has not dropped sufficiently for us to host the 25km race,” said Achilles race co-ordinator Graham Channon.
“The 10km and 5km events are still on the calendar and we have decided to include a 15km trail run that will take place on Lake Farm Centre’s neighbour’s property.”
The event starts and finishes at Lake Farm Centre on Saturday, March 16, and is in aid of its 90 mentally challenged adults.
The organisers hope to raise enough funds to upgrade the generator and repair the telecommunications system at the centre.
“This is the highlight of the year for the residents and we are so grateful to Volkswagen, Nedbank, Continental and all the other sponsors and supporters who have been part of this event in one way or another for 18 years,” said Lake Farm principal Bennie Stadler.
