Bedfordview Athletics cancels race, prioritises Biogen 21km
Bedfordview Athletics has announced the cancellation of the Boroughs of Bedfordview race, scheduled for September 21.
According to the club, the community event was launched following the Covid-19 pandemic to reunite and re-energise runners through a traditional road race format.
The club said it was a celebration of resilience and community spirit during a time when the running world was turned upside down.
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With the road running calendar now fully restored and participation levels returning to pre-Covid norms, Bedfordview Athletics has made a strategic decision to streamline its efforts and resources.
The club will now focus its energy on delivering an exceptional experience through its flagship event – the Biogen 21km Run, held annually in January.
'We are proud of what the Boroughs of Bedfordview race represented and the role it played in helping to bring our running community back together,' said Grant Panter, club chairperson of the club.
'Our priority is to continue to grow and improve the Biogen 21km, which remains a highlight on the national running calendar.'
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The club thanked all the athletes, volunteers, sponsors, and community members who supported the Boroughs of Bedfordview over the past few years.
They look forward to welcoming runners from across the country to the Biogen 21km in January 2026.
For more information about the Biogen 21km, visit www.biogen21.co.za
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