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My Bushmans Blitz 2010

Bushmans Blitz

The Bushmans Blitz follows the Boesmanskloof Trail — popularly referred to as the Greyton / McGregor Trail — through the mountains between the two towns. Entries are limited as only 40 permits can be obtained for the day, and I was thrilled to get a place this year. [...]

My Greyton Classic Trail Challenge 2010

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I arrived at the registration table, and was handed my race number: 777. I took this as a sign of a great day of racing ahead. Boy: was I wrong…

The start of the Greyton Classic Trail Challenge was on a farm some 11km east of Greyton itself, on the dirt road leading to [...]

Louiesenhof Wines TSiBA Eden New Balance Trail Run

When: Saturday, 27 November 2010 Where: Louiesenhof Wines, Stellenbosch Distance: +-6km and +-12km Cost: R50

All proceeds raised go to TSiBA Eden www.tsiba.org.za

Contact: Michael Taylor (TSiBA) Tel: 082 453 1175 E-mail: tsiba.eden@gmail.com Website: www.grootconstantia.co.za

Rustenberg Farm Race 2010

Entries for this year’s Rustenberg Farm Race on Saturday, 30 October 2010, are now open. This popular event takes place on the scenic foothills of Simonsberg. I have already entered the Fernkloof Mountain Run in Hermanus on that day, but if you haven’t entered that, you are too late, so here is something else for you! [...]

My Crazy Store Table Mountain Challenge 2010

Table Mountain Challenge 2010 start

I entered the Crazy Store Table Mountain Challenge — known affectionately to the trail community as “TMC” — as part of a team this year. The race did not disappoint, and its easy to see why it’s one of the most anticipated events on the trail running calendar. I took part in a team [...]

My Tru-Cape Kogelberg Challenge 2010

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The Tru-Cape Kogelberg Challenge consisted of three distances: a 21km, a 10km, and a 5km fun run. The entry brochure stated: “For the fit and intrepid, run all three!”. Well, OK then!

The Tru-Cape Kogelberg Challenge was a superbly organised event in the small seaside town of Pringle Bay.

It was a prefect, warm [...]

Fernkloof Mountain and Trail Run 2010

Ugene Nel and Quantum Adventures, organisers of Stanley’s Mountain Run and the First Ascent Trail Run, present their latest event, the Fernkloof Mountain and Trail Run. [...]

Tru-Cape Kogelberg Challenge 2010

Date: Saturday, 11 September 2010 Distance: 21km, 10km, and 5km Location: Pringle Bay

“The Kogelberg Challenge takes place in Pringle Bay on 11 September. Hangklip Athletic Club will host a staggered event consisting of three races: 21 km starting at 07h30, a 10km at 10h30 and a 5km fun run at 12h00.

For the [...]

My Namaqualand Flower Run 2010

Chilling at the finish line, Namaqualand Flower Run 2010

It was amazing to see the great turnout for the Namaqualand Flower Run considering the long drive up the N7 (450km) from Cape Town to get to Garies.

I arrived in Garies at about 22h30 after the long drive. I stayed at Sophia’s Guest House to save myself the hassle of going to the [...]

Simonsig TSiBA Education New Balance Trail Run

TSiBA Simonsig

The next event in the TSiBA Education New Balance Trail Run Series takes place at Simonsig on Saturday, 28 August 2010.

Where: Simonsig Estate, Koelenhof Time: 08:00 Registration: 06:30 Cost: R50 Distance: +-6km and +-12km

Enjoy this special opportunity to run through a beautiful vineyard, taste the wines and stand a chance to win [...]