Glencairn Trail Run – Race Report →
The Glencairn Trail Run took place on Glencairn Farm in the Underberg area of Kwa-Zulu Natal over the weekend of 12-14 October, and despite rainy conditions on the first day, runners enjoyed the southern Drakensberg trails, a weekend away camping, and for some, a party with live entertainment on the… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/16/2018
The Cederberg Traverse – Results and Photos →
Another glorious weekend in the majestic mountains of the Cederberg. Well done on your results. Like us on Facebook to check out you awesome photo! 100km 1 AJ Calitz 15h53 2 Le Roi Naude 18h36 3 Johan Jansen van Vuuren 19h39 4 Martin Jooste 19h39 5 Linda Doke 21h32 6… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/14/2018
Just 1 week to The Cederberg Traverse! →
"What I can say is it was brutal. Utterly savage." - James Bösenberg, 100K runner Cottage Availability & Accommodation: There are a couple of spots left in the comfy cottages - mail Caeli. Camping is included in your race entry if you like it rough! Catering Mail us here for… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/05/2018
The Cederberg Traverse – 2 weeks to go! →
"The route was absolutely out of this world….every section as spectacular as it was tough" - Karoline Hanks, 2016 Expect to be tested physically but most of all mentally. This is a tough 100Ks of pure wilderness adventure. Cederberg Traverse Night Marathon Route Description 2018 - Running with the stars! You… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/28/2018
CATHEDRAL PEAK CHALLENGE SERIES WRAPS UP – WITH NEW WINNERS ANNOUNCED →
Following a dramatic finale to a gripping race this weekend (Saturday, 22 September 2018) the overall winners of the Cathedral Peak Challenge series have been announced - with yet more unexpected changes made to the standing leader board. While it was believed impossible to beat the record set by Johardt… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/28/2018
THABANG DOES IT AGAIN AT 4 PEAKS →
Despite coming into the race with injuries and 8 weeks of on-again off-again training, Thabang Madiba has taken podium position at the 2018 Trappers Bloemfontein 4 Peaks Mountain Challenge presented by Bloemfontein Courant and realised his goal of setting a new course record! He now holds the title for both… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/25/2018
Tough conditions highlight successful 2018 RPC →
Underberg - If the 21km of the 2018 Rhino Peak Challenge was not difficult enough, sleet, hail, wind and rain made conditions even tougher on World Rhino Day on Saturday, 22 September. Two groups of ten elite athletes and ten people of interest set off up the iconic Rhino Peak… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/25/2018
Local running team take top honours at Karkloof100 over the weekend →
Something extraordinary unfolded in KZN over the weekend, as almost 200 runners and their support crews, flocked to the Midlands to take part in the Karkloof100, one of only three 100-mile trail races in the country, that also boasts a 50-mile event. What was extraordinary was not the fact… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/25/2018
Top Tips, to help you complete the Traverse. →
"Brutal yet spectacular race at Cederberg. The sense of camaraderie amongst the trail running community was palpable every moment during the weekend. Food was excellent, night running soul searching. Overall 5 out of 5!" - Premysl Trojan, 2017 Cederberg Runner. Top Tips, to help you complete the Traverse. Train with… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/21/2018
Rhino Africa team set for first RPC →
Underberg – As the pledges start to stream in for the 2018 Rhino Peak Challenge this Saturday, Rhino Africa Safari have entered a team of five participants for the gruelling trek up and down the famous Rhino Peak in the Southern Drakensberg. The event coincides with World Rhino Day on… Please click here to read more…. →
Published on 09/20/2018
Karkloof 100 Miler kicks off this weekend →
For 200 trail warriors, the time has come. The training is done, the kit has been tested. Crew has been prepped. Months of training have built to this. The Karkloof100 starts at 8pm on Friday 21 September. The 50Miler at 8am on Saturday 22 September. It is GO TIME! If… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/19/2018
Exciting team of elite athletes lining up for Rhino Peak Challenge →
Underberg – The annual Rhino Peak Challenge, that falls on World Rhino Day on 22 September, will once again see an exciting group of ten elite runners chasing the elusive fastest known time (FKT) up and down the iconic Rhino Peak in the Southern Drakensberg in aid of endangered species.… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/17/2018
The 2018 Sani Stagger Marathon is coming soon! →
DATE: 24 November 2018 RACES:42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon | Stagger Trail 38km (ST38) , 21km (ST21) TIME:42.2km Marathon - 06:00 | 21.1km Half Marathon - 08:30 | ST38 - 06:30 | ST21 - 07:00 VENUE:The full marathon will start at the Premier Resort Sani Pass and the Half Marathon… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/13/2018
Just over one month to go until the start of the annual Trappers Bloemfontein 4 Peaks Mountain Challenge presented by Bloemfontein Courant and once again the race promises to be a nail biter with previous race champions Lucky Miya and Thabang Madiba returning to fight for the crown. Although only… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/12/2018
Nicholas Popich 5:04:52 Piers Cruickshanks 5:06:34 Keith Clover 5:07:54 Jacques Buys 5:19:54 Willie Brink 5:20:38 Jacques Marais 5:28:00 Johan Olivier 5:34:50 Skippy Claasens 5:39:39 Jessica Pollock 5:42:29 Warren Manson 5:44:37 Dave Laithwaite 5:48:28 Neil Cable 5:50:39 Craig Hammer 5:54:00 Geoff Powel 5:59:35 Peter White 6:01:56 Allister Jacks 6:04:32 Werner Claassen… Please click here to read more…. →
Published on 09/10/2018
CELEBRATING INSPIRING WOMEN ON THE RUN – ELITE ATHTLETE LANDIE GREYLING’S FIT PREGNANCY →
For many woman pregnancy is seen as a time to slow down, hang up their hat and cut back on exercise. Exhaustion and extra baby weight justify the decision to stay home and nest. Not so for top South African trail runner Landie Greyling who has earned the nickname “Traildassie”… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/04/2018
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