The winter Falke Trail Run will be hosted at the historic Muratie wine estate tucked into the exquisite Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch on Saturday, 5 July. More than 300 participants took to the track for the first event of the four-part Falke Trail Run Series at Delvera in May with the spring and summer … [Read more...]
Rukadza and Soggot take Richtersveld Wildrun
After four incredible days and 150 unforgettable kilometres, the first Richtersveld Wildrun™ came to a stunning conclusion on Saturday at Sendelingsdrif in the Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. Of the 57 runners that started the challenge on day 1, 53 managed to finish, albeit a bit worse for wear than when they … [Read more...]
Mothibi, Mabuza cruise to Platinum wins
Edward Mothibi and Mpho Mabuza shook up the field at the 2014 FNB Platinum Trail Run presented by ISUZU at the ATKV Buffelspoort (North West Province) on Sunday, 25 May 2014. Road runner Edward Mothibi claimed an unsuspected victory in the 24km FNB Platinum Trail Run presented by ISUZU crossing the finish line in an … [Read more...]
HMC records tumble
The Helderberg Mountain Challenge (HMC), now in its fifth year, is one of the most spectacular but brutal trail runs on the calendar and, with jaw dropping views, unspoilt single track and sublime technical descents, it is not for the faint hearted. The weather played along at this year’s version and, as expected, one … [Read more...]
Route for Platinum Trail Run Buffelspoort
Trail Running enthusiasts taking on the 2014 FNB Platinum Trail Run presented by ISUZU in Buffelspoort (North West Province) on Sunday, 25 May 2014 can look forward to a memorable experience in the heart of the Magaliesberg. “FNB Platinum Trail Run entrants can look forward to an interesting and challenging run in the … [Read more...]
XTERRA welcomes Puma Sponsor
Stillwater Sport & Entertainment, organisers of the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT, are proud to welcome PUMA, one of the world’s leading Sports Brands, as the official footwear and apparel partner of South Africa’s largest off road triathlon. “It’s a great fit,” says Michael Meyer, Director … [Read more...]
Anita O’Brien to defend Platinum title
Anita O’Brien is hoping for a successful title defence on Sunday, 25 May 2014 when she takes on the second annual FNB Platinum Trail Run presented by ISUZU at ATKV Buffelspoort (North West Province). “Coming first at the 2013 FNB Platinum Trail Run was just a bonus as I enjoyed everything about this race last … [Read more...]
Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge 2014
The fourth instalment of the Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge (JMC) will be etched into the minds of all who resisted the lure of a warm bed and chose instead to embrace some of the harshest conditions one can expect to find out on the trails. Despite winds up to 50km/h, constant rain, and temperatures in the … [Read more...]
Raising money for Mdzananda Animal Clinic
Sea Point resident, Marcelle van Zyl conquered her very first IMPI Challenge at Lievland Wine Estate and Wiesenhof Legacy Park (Stellenbosch) on Saturday, 05 April 2014 in support of the Mdzananda Animal Clinic. The only permanent veterinary council registered animal clinic in Khayelitsha, a township area just outside … [Read more...]
uMhlanga Easter Festival Trail Run 2014
This fun-filled festival provided interesting day and evening activities for visitors to the North Coast resort catering for both young and old – was hosted by uMhlanga Tourism under the chairmanship of Peter Rose, in association with eThekwini Municipality, and produced by Firstline Promotions, over the Easter … [Read more...]