Thousands of runners set to turn out for Slave Route Challenge through Cape Town's CBD

CAPE TOWN - The 13th annual Slave Route Challenge takes place on Sunday, 1 June.

The road race takes runners through Cape Town's historic landmarks and is a tribute to those who endured oppression and slavery.

Various roads in the CBD will be affected on Sunday, from 4am until 11:30am.

This includes the area around the Castle of Good Hope, including Lower Buitenkant Street, Sir Lowry Road, Hanover and Hatfield streets.  

The City of Cape Town's MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith: "This Sunday, about 8,000 runners will take part in the Slave Route Challenge. The challenge follows a course steeped in Cape Town's layered past and is more than a race. The City of Cape Town is proud to support an event that commemorates the history of this city and honours those who played a part in making Cape Town what it is today."