At race 2 of the spur cape winter trail series,held at tygerberg nature reserve, more than 800 runners decided to brave the cold and enjoy another fun morning out on the trails. We wanted to challenge ourselves with something a little further and more difficult so my wife and i started really enjoying the challenge of running together and more importantly. Aah, trailrunning the best way to clean out your arteries, while feeding your soul which is why we thought wed remind you about this years cape summer trail series. Welcome to the heart of short course trail running in the sa since 2008. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the trail series super league is your ticket to trail running. Jun 24, 2018 the hennops river leg of the gauteng spur winter trail series is the second of four races that takes place on 24 june 2018. The route is mostly jeep track but quite technical due to its rocky nature. Sunday 25 june spur gauteng winter trail series 3 of 4. The mountain challenge series mcs becomes a 3 event series. The third of four races in this popular short course trail running series. The veteran ladies race was separated by a mere 3 seconds, with marinette le. We missed the first event of the 4 round series as taryn was in dubai for the warr race, which you can read about on all things jabu next week. Port elizabeth winter trail series runners will be able to enjoy the thrill of running through beautiful coastal landscapes and dune vegetation.
The spur trail series is one of the most popular trail running events on. The spur gauteng winter trail series sells out every event for the first time. Spur cape winter trail series 3 of 4 spur cape winter trail series 3 of 4 is a trailrunning race in western cape, covering. I probably overheard people casually throw the phrase taming the tyger a few times before the race. The spur gauteng winter trail series takes place from the 11th of june to the 2nd of july 2017.
Jul 24, 2016 leading trail running events specialist, wildrunner is excited to announce the launch of the first ever port elizabeth winter trail series, which kicks off with a bang on sunday, 24 july 2016 in the beautiful sacramento nature reserve. First race of 2017 in the spur cape winter trail series by wildrunner. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the trail. Jan 23, 2017 2017 running race fixtures for gauteng.
Friday 20 january dainfern 10km and 5km night race. The fourth and final race in the spur cape winter trail series by wildrunner. Spur gauteng winter trail series 2 of 4 grootvadersbosch trail challenge whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the spur trail series is your ticket to trail running adventure and rejuvenating running. Each spur trail series consists of four long and short races, complete the full series by running at least three championship courses long or three challenge courses short to receive a medal or simply run one or two races and join the fun. Jun 26, 2016 the third of four races in this popular short course trail running series. Pfft, my aim was just to survive the tyger id just finished the last of my meds the night before the race thanks to a nasty bout of flu that i picked up after the first race in the spur winter trail series at paul cluver. Forthcoming runs in the cradle of humankind maropeng and. Noordwyk ext 20, 14th rd, randjespark, midrand, 1685 directions. Spur cape winter trail series race 02 tygerberg nature. Participants are free to take part in as many of the races as they want to, but need to complete at least three to qualify for a medal.
The spur gauteng winter trail series consists of four long and short races on different dates in different locations, all in the cradle of humankind region. If it helps this is what was on the pre race email. Taking runners on some wonderfully diverse routes through fynbos and forests, orchards and a botanical. It is located in millbrae on spur property parkland. Otter run training plan the otter african trail run. Request to remove spur gauteng winter trail series 3 of 4. Home 5km 15km, gauteng, northwest, nature run, running, solo, trail running spur gauteng winter trail series 3 of 4 2017 caeli manuel this event has passed. Spur cape winter trail series 3 of 4 is a trail running race in western cape, covering. I always get excited when i take the offramp from the n1 and head onto main street. Wildrunner 2020 all rights reserved pure trail running. Limited entries available at registration on friday 10 june at the protea hotel.
Tom cottrells runners guide,is a well researched and detailed guide to running races in south africa. Trail running events calendar of south african races in april and may 2020. The 2015 edition of the popular spur gauteng winter trail series kicked off with a record number of entrants as almost 1200 people crossed the finish line at bsorah tented camp this sunday. Add to that superb weather and a super fun atmosphere and it was a spectacular start to the series. Theres nothing quite like breathing fresh air into your lungs, with the sound of gravel crunching underfoot. Race 3 in the spur kzn trail series saw eric ngubane make it two wins from two as he clocked the fastest time around the 11. Mar 15, 2016 spur gauteng winter trail series 12 june3 july. With both a well marked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone. Singletrack describing a trail that is narrow and typically only wide enough for one runner to run on at a time and in single file. Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to compete in the championshipchallenge and receive a. Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to compete in the championshipchallenge and receive a medal. This was held at the kogelberg biosphere reserve in kleinmond.
Aug, 2017 the fourth and final race in the spur cape winter trail series by wildrunner. Spur cape winter trail series 3 of 4 runners world. Examples of typical single track would be a hiking trail, mountain bike trail, game trail, livestock trail. Step into dynamic running on fun trails in wild and exciting places. We extended it to 4 events each summer and another 4 each winter, and we have thoroughly enjoyed pioneering this sport in gauteng and. The gauteng summer trail series is kicking off this weekend on the hennops river. Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to automativally compete in the championshipchallenge and receive a medal. Each spur trail series consists of four long and short races, complete the full series by running at least three short courses challenge or three long courses championship to receive a medal or simply run one or two races and join the fun. Cnn international has hired eleni giokos as a business correspondent, based in the networks johannesburg bureau. Nov, 2015 we started looking at races to do and after a few friends said they did the winter series, we decided to try the spur summer trail race series. The spur trail is a paved walking trail in san mateo county, california, south of san francisco.
Sas original and only national short course trail running series. The hennops river leg of the gauteng spur winter trail series is the second of four races that takes place on 24 june 2018. Jan 19, 2015 whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the spur trail series is your ticket to trail running adventure and rejuvenating running. The spur gauteng winter trail series sells out every event for the first. A couple of kilometres later, we were parking at the entrance to the taal monument and the start of race 03 in the winter trail series. May 19, 2018 spur eden mtb schools league series 2018. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the trail series. This otter trail training plans will include 6 x 4 week build cycles toward the event date. The spur gauteng winter trail series came to a conclusion this weekend. Gauteng winter trail series 3 of 4 is a trailrun in gauteng, covering 12. Spur cape winter trail series race 03 taal monument.
Spur gauteng winter trail series race 1 bsorah 11 june 2017 prerace information preregistration recommended friday, 9 june from 12h00 to 18h00 at the protea hotel, midrand. Bring your printed quicket ticket along to preregistration. Segwati game ranch segwati game ranch, hartebeesthoek johannesburg. The spur cape winter trail series 4 of 4 south africa. Nov 20, 2015 our spur trail series adventure we started our trail run adventures taking on the less grueling, but thoroughly enjoyable, monthly jackal run at jackal creek. Spur gauteng winter trail series 4 of 4 2016 energizer night trail run. Gauteng winter trail series 3 of 4 is a trail run in gauteng, covering 12. The mountain challenge series mcs becomes a 3 event series including the new marloth mountain challenge mmc 55km ultra skymarathon. The first of four races in this popular short course trail running series. Run through the cradle of humankind world heritage site at race 3, which starts off in an open field, often occupied by the local zebras and wildebeest. After a super exciting day of racing at leeuwenkloof on sunday 8 july, thats a wrap as we wave gauteng farewell, and get prepped and pumped for the cape winter trail series. Entries are limited and preentry online is advisable, as we may not take on the day entries.
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