ROAD VS TRAIL RUNNERS: WHAT CAN THEY LEARN FROM EACH OTHER? →
There’s always been a bit of an unspoken rivalry between road and trail runners. Yes, they’re part of the same team, but yet both want to believe that their discipline is the most hardcore. The speed and intensity of the road versus the lung busting climbs and gnarly descents of… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 01/06/2020
Here's a list of all Virtual Runs for this week (click on the name of the event for more details): 25 - 30 May - Lockdown Virtual Run/Ride: Lockdown Run - Fun, Half / Full Marathon Fun Run/Walk - 6 day's - 1km per day = 6km 27 May… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 25/05/2020
Bastille Day Trail Run 2020 – Update →
Dear BASTILLE FESTIVAL Runners With just over two months to go, to our planned event date, it is starting to look like we will not be allowed to operate the Bastille Day Trail Run on 11th July. The Franschhoek Bastille Day festival has been cancelled. It seems Sports Events will be last… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 08/05/2020
BEAST Trail Run 2020 – Update →
Dear BEAST Runner With just over a month to go, to our planned event date, it is starting to look like we will not be allowed to operate the BEAST at this time, original date being 7th June. The situation is fluid, for example New Zealand has eased lockdown, but it… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 29/04/2020
WHAT KIND OF UNDERWEAR TO WEAR FOR YOUR HOME WORKOUT →
For the foreseeable future, you’ll be working out in the comfort of your own lounge. The key to surviving this lock down is to keep up with your regular habits as far as possible – with exercise being number one on the list. Exercising in your pajama’s is not an… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 20/04/2020
Heading onto the trails this winter? The right kit will make all the difference to the comfort of your run. Here’s what you’ll need in your kit bag; As the days get colder, darker and wetter, it can be hard to stay motivated to get out there and keep running.… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 08/04/2020
Ryan Sandes on training and trying to stay sane during lockdown →
South African ultra-distance trail runner, Ryan Sandes, is used to being out in the mountains clocking in more than 140km per week - not being confined to his home during a pandemic lockdown. So what advice does this energiser bunny have for us mere mortals to keep fit and sane… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 01/04/2020
A busy October lies ahead for Trail Running →
A busy October lies ahead for Trail Running. In light of the recent Covid – 19 development, the 100 limit ban announced by government and the nationwide lock down from 26 March, organizers have no choice but to postpone events to later this year. October being one of the months… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 25/03/2020
Dear Energy Events Trail Runner Regarding the current Virus 'Lockdown'. We would like to remain optimistic that our events will roll out as normal this year, however given the uncertain future, we acknowledge that things may not pan out that way. Should any decisions be made about our events, you… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 17/03/2020
Underberg - Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg has joined a swathe of other sporting events in making the tough decision to cancel their 2020 event following the imposition of the national state of disaster in response to the coronavirus pandemic. UTD was due to have been held from 24 to 26 April with… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 17/03/2020
Postponed/Cancelled events in light of Covid – 19 development →
In light of the recent Covid - 19 development and the ban by government announced on 15 March, organizers have no choice, but to postpone or cancel upcoming events. We took the time to summarize all events postponed or cancelled. Postponed/Suspended Events: 22 March - Nuweberg VWS Trail Challenge -… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 16/03/2020
Well done to all Trail Runners who competed in events this past weekend. Here are your results: Farmer Angus Night Run - Click HERE Highland Gate Trial Run - 6KM Click HERE … Please click here to read more…. →Published on 16/03/2020
Get ready for the Holla Trails Classic in Ballito! →
It’s time to run, bike and enjoy awesome trails at the Holla Trails Classic hosted by Holla Trails and Fairview Estates in Ballito on 5 April. Whether you’re racing or spectating, the whole family can get involved and enjoy a great day out and of course some of the best… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/03/2020
Well done to all Trail Runners who ran this past weekend! Herewith your results: Trail Fun: Nooitgedacht( 6 March) - Click HERE Trail Fun: Nooitgedacht( 7 March) 10km - Click HERE 21.1km - Click HERE Run the Vines: Mellasat - Click HERE I Love Boobies Willowbridge - Click HERE Howick Trail Run -… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 09/03/2020
ENTRIES FOR THE 2020 ULTRA-TRAIL® DRAKENSBERG CLOSE ON 31 MARCH →
The 2020 Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg will once again provide runners of all abilities the perfect opportunity to enjoy everything that the internationally renowned Maloti Drakensberg World Heritage Site has to offer. Incorporating and skirting some of the legendary features of the Southern Drakensberg such as Sani Pass, Thabana Ntlenyana, Twelve Apostles,… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 05/03/2020
Entries now open for the challenging Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) →
The seventh edition of Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT), is set for Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November 2020. UTCT combines beautiful Mother City sights with the challenging technical terrain of Table Mountain, with four events to choose from: 100km, 65km, 35km on the Saturday, and 21km on the Sunday.… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 03/03/2020
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