For those who have a sense of humour and enjoy a good laugh, this race is NOT to be missed! And you can contribute toward a worthy cause whilst getting a beer along the way!
Wobblers & Wigglers Hat Race | ||||||||||||
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Enquiries: | ||||||||||||
Contact 1: Shelagh Smith (W) 011-3803000 (F) 011-3803111 (C) 082-4858168 (Email) shelagh.smith@lowenthal.co.za Contact 2: Pirates Club (W) 011-6465025 | ||||||||||||
Entry Details: | ||||||||||||
Entries taken at the start from 07h00. Walkers are Welcome | ||||||||||||
Route Description: | ||||||||||||
Route Type: Circular This is a nice, relatively easy course. You will work harder in the first half, as you climb out of the "Pirates Bowl" and run into leafy Parkview. The run back along Emmarentia Drive is a lot easier and very enjoyable. | ||||||||||||
Editor's Notes: | ||||||||||||
This is a running tradition, and one of Joburg's best-kept athletic secrets. The Pirates Wobbler’s and Wiggler’s Hat race has never been on the official calendar. This run supports worthy causes, helping the needy. All participants must wear a funny hat. Failure to comply is likely to result in instant disqualification or cash in the charity box. (For the uninitiated, this means you will get a lift back to the clubhouse on the beer truck.) Runners and spectators will see participants with hats of the most fantastical creation, such as mining hats that have propellers and play music, outrageous Mexican sombreros, and beer hats strapped to the side of runners' heads, which, via an ingenious system of drinking straws, provide adequate sustenance along the way. The watering tables have developed quite a reputation. Some of the drinks served here not only quench your thirst, but also make you act in a peculiar way. For those not bold enough to take on the Pirates watering tables, Coke and water are available. The winner of the race is expected to run back to get the last runner, and bribe him or her to finish the race. A bribe of R50 will do, but bigger is better! At the end of the race there is that special brand of Pirates fun only found at this event. The entry fee donation of at least R20 goes to a deserving charity, and includes a raffle ticket. The best hat of the race wins a prize; the winner may even get to shake hands with the King Wobbler and kiss the Queen Wiggler. If you are in Joburg, get your hat together and come down to Pirates in Greenside to join in the fun. You won’t be sorry. Finishers: 850 Time Limit: 02:00 Thanks to Stuart Pritchard for the info |
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