It’s the first event of its kind in South Africa since athletics was given the green-light to commence last month.

This has attracted some of the finest athletes in South Africa, who will compete in both track and field events, as well as in cycling disciplines.

Coetzee, who will be running in the 1500m, told OFM Sport that she can’t contain her excitement.

“I've obviously trained at Pellies Park, so I've been on a grass track, but I haven't been on an actual track, so I am super excited about that.

“I'm doing the 1500m and that is all I am going to be doing this weekend.

“I am very excited and keen to see where I am.

“I just want to kind of like just run a time trial to see where I am.”

The athletes will be using the meet to test themselves ahead of next year’s South African Championships in Port Elizabeth.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport