Celebrate fitness, community, and giving back at the annual Execuspecs John Nugent Memorial running events, powered by OFM, at the Desert Palace Resort and Casino in Upington on 14 and 15 February 2025!

Choose either a full marathon (Two Oceans and Comrades Qualifier), half marathon or 10km. The relatively flat routes take runners along the banks of the Orange River and through magnificent vineyards and pecan orchards. The early start means that runners don't need to fear the famed Upington heat.

Finishers all receive a medal and winners generous cash prizes.

Since its inception in 2016, this inspiring event has raised funds to support life-changing eye care initiatives in the Northern Cape. Proceeds from this event support essential eye care projects, including:

•         Facilitating corneal transplants through donations to the Keratoconus Foundation of SA

•         Purchasing intra-ocular lenses for cataract operations

Online entries are now open: entryninja.com/events/81204-john-nugent-memorial-races

Don’t miss the vibrant atmosphere with OFM Pop-Up Radio live on 14 February at the Valentine’s Night Race from 17:00 to 20:00 (where you can shop OFM CLOSET items like socks and Bakkie Arms), and on 15 February from 05:00 to 10:00 as we cover the marathon action.

14 February

•         17:00 – 20:00: Registration

•         18:00: Valentine’s Night Race – a special run under the stars

15 February

•         05:30: Marathon (42.2km) starts

•         06:00: Half marathon (21.1km) starts

•         06:30: 10km race starts

•         11:00: Prize giving ceremony