Some disappointments and surprises at Ultra-trail Cape Town 2018 →
The 100km Ultra-trail Cape Town saw disappointment, and some surprises, with two of the Men’s race favourites Prodigal Khumalo and Ryan Sandes being forced to withdraw, and both the Men’s and the Women’s race winners were taken by surprise with their wins. German Janosch Kowalczyk, 28, came first in… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 12/04/2018
Origin Of Trails closes off on a high note in the City Of Oaks →
Stellenbosch was buzzing with excitement on Sunday, 25 November 2018 with eager mountain bikers and trail runners congregating at the Coetzenburg Sports Fields to either take part in Stage Two of the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience or be part of the action of the inaugural Origin Of Trails Trail… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 11/27/2018
Athletes to watch in the Ultra-trail Cape Town, the final race of the 2018 Ultra-trail World Tour →
With last year’s first and second placed men back to claim the top spot for 2018, and a very strong field of international elite athletes travelling to South Africa for 1 December, the Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) Men’s race will be an exciting one. The Women’s race also looks to… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 11/27/2018
Energy Events – Black Friday Special! →
Don't get left behind this Black Friday. Get 20% off the following events from 8am - midnight on 23rd November 2019. Get 20% off the following events from 8am - midnight on 23rd November 2019. Salomon Bastille Day Trail Run Cederberg Traverse 100km Cederberg Traverse Night Marathon 1.… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 11/22/2018
Ultra-trail Cape Town presented by Salomon – something for everyone in race week →
Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) presented by Salomon, which is now part of the Ultra Trail World Tour, takes place on Saturday 1 December, and sees four trail running races of 100km, 65km, 35km and this year for the first time, 21km, traverse sections of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill,… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 11/21/2018
South African trail runner, AJ Calitz, has finally broken his K-WAY SkyRun curse, by taking the title crown on his 6th attempt in a time of 15hrs18min30sec. Following just over one minute behind AJ, the closest 2nd place in recent years, was recently crowned South African trail running champ, Stewart… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 11/19/2018
XTERRA SA entries open this week for 2019 →
The organisers of the largest XTERRA in the world, Stillwater Sports, have announced that the show will go on despite the event not yet securing a title sponsor for 2019. “Although the ideal situation would be to have a title sponsor, cancelling the event is not viewed as an… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 11/12/2018
Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run – Entries Open →
Entries Open 5 December 2018! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO! 12km Trail Run DISTANCE 12km ENTRY LIMIT 500 DATE Good Friday, 19 April 2019 START TIME 8:40 START VENUE Jameson Plaza, UCT FINISH VENUE UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch 24km Trail Run DISTANCE 24km ENTRY LIMIT 500 DATE Good… →Published on 11/08/2018
How fast can you run downhill? →
King of the trails, Ryan Sandes, has turned the tables and instead of taking you up a mountain, has announced that he will be hosting a first of hopefully many to come, Downhill Run Events. The inaugural event will be taking place at Meerendal Wine Estate on Wednesday 14 November… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 11/05/2018
Are you going to be ready for UTCT? Here are some “local” tips for race day →
Ultra-trail Cape Town has already established itself as a bucket list race for ultra trail runners, combining a range of beautiful Mother City sights with the rugged technical terrain of Table Mountain. There are four events: 100km, 65km, 35km, and for the first time in 2018 there is a 21km… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 11/05/2018
Well-known local elite trail runner, Bennie Roux finished first in 24 hours 11 minutes while Erica Terblanche, winner of KAEM 2002 again took first position in the ladies’ race with 28 hours 49 minutes. Kalahari Augrabies, 26 October 2018 - The 19th Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM), known as… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/29/2018
Fairtree Simonsberg Contour Trail Run – Back and better than ever →
With two successful years behind it’s back, the Fairtree Simonsberg Contour Trail Run has gone from the newbie on the calendar to a firm favourite and must-do event for all trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts. Originally created to continue the development of routes and to showcase the incredible network of… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/23/2018
Trail runners in for a treat at Origin Of Trails Trail Run →
Trail Running enthusiasts are invited to join in on the action at South Africa’s premier 2-day MTB Experience, the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience by taking on the Origin Of Trails Trail Run on Sunday, 25 November 2018. “Stellenbosch is a mountain biker and trail runner’s dream location both… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/23/2018
Cederberg Traverse After Party →
The Cederberg Traverse fun continues, with an informal after party, with drinks and snacks. AJ Calitz & Linda Doke will be there to share their insights. The Vine, Hout Bay Tuesday 23rd 6 - 8pm Bring partners, and any trail friendly folk, who enjoy beer, wine and chatting. Kid’s welcome as… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/19/2018
Stagger Trail to enhance Sani Stagger weekend →
Himeville – The addition of the Stagger Trail event to the 2018 Sani Stagger’s offerings is a move that didn’t need too much thought from the organisers, with justification coming as trail enthusiasts and road runners alike snap up entries for the trail runs on Saturday, 24 November. The Stagger… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/18/2018
Cederberg Traverse 100km, 2018 →
For me the year 2018 was the year to take a break from trail races. This didn’t mean no running, I actually managed to tick off a couple of really cool personal adventures, just no racing. The feeling of “fomo” kicked in around August. Runners seemed to have a ball… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/18/2018
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