What: 📅 Festival of Running Shoes and Marathon Pacing (by Paul Murphy - Mr Pace setter)
When:
Where: 🕳 Hellenic Community Centre
How much:
🆓 Quicket
Please note the tickets are for inperson, the event is also being streamed out on medtalks and you dont need a ticket for that!!
Step into the future of running footwear at the Festival of Running Shoes & Marathon Pacing, hosted by Cape Podiatry. This unique event brings together Medical professional, athletes, shoe brands, retailers, and the media for an evening dedicated to the science, performance, and passion behind running shoes.As the Marathon season and summer approaches, this festival creates the perfect platform to explore the latest in shoe technology, biomechanics, injury prevention, and performance optimization. Whether you are an elite runner, a weekend warrior, a health professional, or simply passionate about running culture, this festival offers insights and networking opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.What to ExpectExpert Insights – Learn from brands specialists about the science of running footwear and its impact on performance and injury prevention. Also where the brands are going with their technologiesBrand Showcases – Get up close with the latest shoe innovations from top running brands.Marathon Pacing Launch – Officially kick-start your race-week preparations with the pacing strategies, groups, and support that will carry you through the marathon by the one and only Paul Murphy - Mr PaceSetter himself.Networking & Community – Connect with athletes, industry leaders, retailers, and fellow running enthusiasts.Interactive Displays – Explore products, ask questions, and experience the future of running shoes.Who Should Attend?Runners preparing for the up and coming Marathons or even 10kmsAthletes looking to improve performance and reduce injury riskPodiatrists, physiotherapists, and health professionals interested in the latest footwear scienceRetailers and media engaging with the running communityAnyone curious about the innovation and culture of runningWhy Attend?It’s free to attendThe only event in Cape Town that unites science, sport, retail, and media around running shoesThe perfect pre-marathon energy boost for athletes and supportersDiscover insights that can change the way you runWhat is the schedule?16:30–18:00 – Shoe tests runs and expo to the brands18:30 – Introduction (start sharp)18:35–19:00 – Paul Murphy - Mr pace setter19:00–20:30 – Brand PresentationsAltraAsicsBrooksHokaPuma Saucony 20:45–21:30 – Panel Discussion: The Ethics of Shoe Recommendations (Sean Pincus, Denis Rehbok, Jono Rumbelow (run store) and Mikhail Petersen (sweat shop) and hosted by Paul Inkpen“Factors that influence the recommendation of Running Shoes”Limb Motion and Bio-mechanicsLoad ImpactTraining LoadWound Prevention and Managementplease note that these tickets are only for inperson only, and limited due to venue size