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Wild Coast Vet Chintsa Trail

The Chintsa Trail Run was started in 2013 as a fundraiser for the Chintsa Running Club. International adventure athletes have rated the route as one of the most gruelling and pristine trails in South Africa.

This year the event is sponsored by Wild Coast Vet and it will start and finish at Emerald Vale Brewery. The epic route remains with an additional value add to make the long route an insane 44km GOLD GREYHOUND. A challenging 21 km AMBER ALSATIAN  is available for the less daring and a 4km PALE POODLE for the family is also on offer. One of the main attractions of this unique run is the trail diversity which take runners through usually inaccessible farms, beaches and coastal forest (special permission is obtained from all private landowners). A must for all nature lovers, biophiles and trail addicts.

Emerald Vale Brewery provides a festive atmosphere for runners and supporters. The restaurant and bar will be running food and drink specials.

Donations and a portion of proceeds go to Chintsa Running Club. Running kit and shoe donations will be much appreciated.

Chintsa Ultra Trail

The Chintsa Trail Run was started in 2013 as a fundraiser for the Chintsa Running Club. International adventure athletes have rated it as one of the most gruelling and beautiful trails in South Africa. One of the main attractions of this event is the route diversity and the pristine trails which take runners through usually inaccessible farms and coastal forest (special permission is obtained from all private landowners).

This year the event will start and end at Emerald Vale Brewery. The epic route remains with an additional value add to make it a 44km CHINTSA ULTRA. A fun family friendly 8 km trail is also on offer.

Emerald Vale Brewery offers a festive atmosphere for family and supporters. The restaurant and bar will be open.

Donations and a portion of proceeds go to Chintsa Running Club.  Running kit and shoe donations welcome

 

The Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer

Exciting news is that the Eastern Cape’s biggest charity event, the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by the Eastern Cape Department of Health, will still be hosted in 2020 – as a virtual event.

Participants are encouraged to dress in pink and take a 5km walk around their neighbourhoods on Saturday, 31 October 2020, in support of everyone who has been affected by cancer.

“For the first time, this legacy event reaches beyond the city. Together with those affected by cancer we will be able to celebrate every step on the road to recovery and healing, anywhere in Algoa Country,” says Algoa FM marketing manager Lesley Geyer.

This year the beneficiary is the Igazi Foundation, which will use the funds to purchase equipment needed to be able to continue treating blood cancer cases in the Eastern Cape.

For more information please visit the Algoa FM website, www.algoafm.co.za.

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Dream Adventure Weekend

With inter-provincial travel now open, we are extremely excited about our Dream Adventure Weekend event for 2020, taking place at the Tala Collection Game Reserve. We are offering a chance to get out of the city and spend the weekend trail running, MTB riding, braaing in the bush and much more.

Wander through exquisite nature, run alongside an abundance of wild game and boost those endorphins while you’re at it! As if that is not enough, know that you are doing your part to keep the farm in business.

As Thursday is Heritage day, participants are welcomed to take advantage of the long weekend, and book accommodation at the Tala Collection Game Reserve. Discounted accommodation packages are available to all race entrants and their families. To find out more about accommodation packages, please mail us on [email protected] or call us on 0317818000

If you are joining for the day and taking part in the run/ ride separately, we welcome you to make a day of it. We will have braai and picnic facilities, food stalls, coffee and craft beer available at the finish line. To book a pre-packed picnic basket (including a blanket, umbrella, food and drinks), please purchase on the entry portal. Bring your friends and families along and take advantage of a day out under the African skies. Spectator rates are reduced to R60 per adult, and R40 applies to pensioners, and kids under 12.

Proof of registration is required at the gate. Please print out a copy, or download a copy to your phone.
COVID-19 regulations have been adhered to. Numbers are limited, so enter before it is too late. We can’t wait to host you!
Entries limited to 250 runners/ riders per day. Enter on www.trailnationsa.co.za

Fees and Times:
Trail Run – 26 September 2020
MTB ride – 27 September 2020
26km: R185.00 – Batches start at 7:00am onwards
13km: R150.00- Batches start at 07:45 onwards
5km: R75.00 – Batches start at 08:45 onwards
2km kiddies run: free – 09:45am

Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the male and female winners in each category. Spot prizes will be available from our sponsors during the day.

Waterpoints:
26km: 2 water points
13km: 1 water point
5km: No water points
Runners are responsible for their own snacks and race nutrition

Route description
The trails are mostly jeep track with the occasional hand built single track. The routes meander through the working game farm with wild game, farm dams, and even some old ruins to explore.

Batching
Runners and riders will be batched based on the times they submit upon registration. Final batches will be communicated the day prior to the trail run via mail. Batches will go off every 15 minutes.

COVID-19 compliance
We will do our part to keep you safe on the day with additional medics, hand sanitiser and temperature testing. As much as it is our responsibility to keep you safe, you also have a part to play: entrants should practice social distancing at all times. Do not attend if you are feeling sick, have been in contact with someone who is feeling sick, or someone who has tested positive in the last 14 days.

Follow us on www.trailnationSA.co.za for more information

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Cradle Escape MTB Race

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Trail Hunter Events

CSA Sanctioned Event

Limited to 280 entries

Distances:

42km: R250
23km: R200
14km; R180

Come capture the spirit of Africa at Cradle Moon Lake Side Game Lodge. Set within the 1500-hectare Cradle Moon Conservancy, only a 35-minute drive from both Sandton and Pretoria.
We can offer a secure and pristine natural experience for both young and old as well as both the ultimate athletes and those just seeking a breath of fresh air. We are concentrating on restoring the indigenous fauna and flora to re-establish the natural Highveld biodiversity, this is our primary focus and we ask all athletes to respect the natural habitat.

Cradle Escape – Adventure

Cradle Escape – Adventure

CSA Sanctioned Event

Limited to 280 entries

Distances:

42km: R220
23km: R200
14km; R180

Come capture the spirit of Africa at Cradle Moon Lake Side Game Lodge. Set within the 1500-hectare Cradle Moon Conservancy, only a 35-minute drive from both Sandton and Pretoria.
We can offer a secure and pristine natural experience for both young and old as well as both the ultimate athletes and those just seeking a breath of fresh air. We are concentrating on restoring the indigenous fauna and flora to re-establish the natural Highveld biodiversity, this is our primary focus and we ask all athletes to respect the natural habitat.

Run & Walk for Hope

Run & Walk for Hope

The Virtual Run & Walk for Hope is an event that is supporting the Bible Society’s goal to distribute 2 million Bibles in celebration of their 200th year. With the Covid19 pandemic, various fundraising methods have become impossible and by supporting this event you are enabling the Bible Society to spread the Word of God to communities across the world without the means to purchase Bibles.

The Virtual event aims to be inclusive for all walks of life, whether you want to do a family 5km walk or miss getting those long runs in, there is something for everyone! Make it a weekend for the whole family worldwide, click on your chosen distance below and Enter Today!

Dream Trail Run

For one day only, we are opening up the Mount Savannah Game Farm, situated in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, for a new trail tun with brand new scenery, an abundance of game, hand built trails and on top of that a day filled with fun for the whole family. 5km, 10km and 15km distances are available, with a 2km fun run for the kids. Entries are limited. No entries will be available on the day.

Our booking system enables runners to submit times allowing us to seed them into batches ensuring that there is never a large gathering at the venue at any one time. All COVID protocols are in place to screen runners and walkers upon entry, as well as trail safety measures to ensure that you can enjoy your time out on the trails in a secure way. However your safety is as much your responsibility as it is ours. Remember to wear your mask at all times and practice social distancing at all times. Do not run if you’re feeling sick, if you’ve tested positive, or if you’ve come into contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID in the last 14 days.

How it will work:

The routes will follow well maintained, jeep track paths catering for social runners and competitive athletes alike. The routes cover spectacular scenery with an abundance of game and will suit all types of fitness levels as well as your budget!!

Runners will be batched based on the times they submit upon registration. Start times will be communicated the day prior to the race. To avoid gatherings please don’t arrive too early, or too late 🙂

To limit contact, and comply with COVID regulations, unfortunately NO WATER POINTS will be provided along routes. Therefore it is essential for runners to bring hydration and snacks based on their fitness levels. Water and Energade will be provided at the finish line.

Start times: Remember, final batch times will be communicated to you via mail on the day prior to the event.

  • 15km batches start at 7:15am
  • 10km batches start at 7:45am
  • 5km batches start at 8:45am
  • 2km fun run will take place at 9:45am

Prizes:

Prizes will be awarded to the winning male and female runner in each category. Spot prizes from our sponsors will also be given away during the day.

Boerie rolls, bacon and egg toasted sarmies, and coffee will be served at the finish line. These will be limited so please ensure you purchase meals upon entry. Runners are welcome to bring picnic baskets along and spend an afternoon under the African skies with their families.

A huge thanks goes out to Dream Resorts and Hotels for partnering up with us, and providing an opportunity to bring this experience to you. For more information on the spectacular venues offered by Dream Resorts and Hotels visit: www.dreamresorts.co.za

The Rules and Regulations (Things that might get you disqualified)

Safety Rules & Regulations

  • Your temperature will be tested on entering the venue. If your temperature exceeds COVID compliance (38 degrees), entry will be prohibited.
  • Do not attend if you are sick, have tested positive, or if you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive in the last 14 days.
  • Wear your face mask at all times
  • Practise social distancing at all times (gatherings prohibited)
  • Arrive 15 minutes before your time slot. Time slots will be communicated on the day prior to the trail run via mail. Runners will be seeded into batches of 20-25 runners. Batches will go off every 15 minutes, restricting congestion along the route.
  • No one will be allowed to run/walk the trails without a booking made in advance for that specific time slot
  • All late arrivals will result in the forfeiture of the pre-set time slot. No refunds will be provided.
  • A COVID-compliant medic will be on site to assist with any injuries/ illnesses as a result from the trail run. Please note, they will not be able to treat patients experiencing COVID symptoms.
  • In order to create a safe and enjoyable venue for everyone who has entered, it is very important that all the Rules & Regulations strictly be adhered to when entering the Trails. Failure to adhere to the Rules & Regulations will result in the forfeiture of the booked time slot, run and refund of entry
  • The venue, trail operators, employees and companies involved will NOT be held liable for any injury, sickness, theft or loss occurred before, during or after entering the venue

We can’t wait to host you, and look forward to a great but safe day!

Running Motivation South Africa

In-Reach Virtual 10km Race July

Climb the 10km Leader Board in through July
Run your best 10km and climb the leaderboard. You can run the 10km as many times as you like. Your best time will be on the final leaderboard.

The final leader board will be announced Friday the 1st August on the Running Motivation facebook page https://web.facebook.com/groups/RunningMotivationSouthAfrica/

How to join: On your desktop
1: Join our Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/250935
2: On Strava home page go to Challenges page https://www.strava.com/challenges/July-10k-2020
3: Join the 10km Challenge

To see where you stand on the leaderboard
1: Go to the 10k Challenge https://www.strava.com/challenges/July-10k-2020
Select: My Clubs
2: On the right-hand side of the Leaderboard select Clubs
3: Select In-Reach Run and you will see the leaderboard standings for the month.

Running Motivation South Africa

In-Reach Virtual 10km Race July

Climb the 10km Leader Board in through July
Run your best 10km and climb the leaderboard. You can run the 10km as many times as you like. Your best time will be on the final leaderboard.

The final leader board will be announced Friday the 1st August on the Running Motivation facebook page https://web.facebook.com/groups/RunningMotivationSouthAfrica/

How to join: On your desktop
1: Join our Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/250935
2: On Strava home page go to Challenges page https://www.strava.com/challenges/July-10k-2020
3: Join the 10km Challenge

To see where you stand on the leaderboard
1: Go to the 10k Challenge https://www.strava.com/challenges/July-10k-2020
Select: My Clubs
2: On the right-hand side of the Leaderboard select Clubs
3: Select In-Reach Run and you will see the leaderboard standings for the month.