Merrell White Clay Trail Run

Event name: Merrell White Clay Trail Run
Where: Coffee Bay, Wild Coast
When: 26 August 2023
Distances 11 or 21km
Category: Walking or Running
locally crafted Medals for all finishers

Description:
The White Clay Trail Run is a thrilling trail running event on the scenic Wild Coast of Coffee Bay. With 21km or 11km options, runners can enjoy the captivating coastline and stunning natural beauty. Accommodation at the finish line and the best time of year make it a memorable experience for friends and family. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in nature’s embrace!

One of the unique aspects of the White Clay Trail Run is the accommodation option at the White Clay Resort, conveniently located at the finish line. After conquering the trail, runners and their loved ones can relax and celebrate their achievements together.

The event is carefully planned during the best time of the year on the Wild Coast, offering ideal weather conditions for a memorable running experience. Participants can expect not only a challenging race but also an opportunity to bond with friends and family, cheering each other on throughout the journey.

False Bay 50

The Strand Athletics Club, with the assistance of the Hangklip Athletics Club are proud to, again, present the iconic point to point ultra road race from Kleinmond to Gordon’s Bay along the scenic Clarence Drive, past Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kogel Bay, on 7 May 2023.

Online entries only. The event entries have been capped at 1 500 participants, and all finishers will receive a unique medal. Closing date for entries is Tuesday, 25 April 2023.

NEW TITLE SPONSOR – AN INSPIRED PARTNERSHIP

We received amazing feedback about last year’s False Bay 50 from athletes, sponsors and other role players. Strand Athletics Club is proud and grateful that Kia is to be the Title sponsor for the 2023 False Bay 50. Their involvement proved invaluable to the success of last year’s event. Their sponsorship not only assists with running costs and logistics, but they will again be supplying utility vehicles for setting up and cleaning up before and after the race, as well as supplying luxury sweeper vehicles. Participating Kia Branches will also play host to race pack collections on Saturday, 6 May from 10h00 until 16h00.

2023 COMRADES MARATHON QUALIFIER

The Comrades Marathon Association announced that the 2023 FalseBay50 Ultra Marathon will be accepted as a special once-off 2023 Comrades Marathon Qualifier race. The event is not only a perfectly timed last long run in your Comrades preparation, but now also offers an opportunity for runners to improve their seeding.

FINISH VENUE VILLAGE

This year we are able to have a prize giving and club gazebos, as well as food-, beverage- and sportswear vendors at our finish venue village at Gordon’s Bay Primary School. The official prize giving will be at 12h30, where the category winners will receive their prize money. There will also be some amazing lucky draw prizes from a variety of sponsors at 13h00.

BUS TRANSPORT TO THE START

Bus tickets are available at R110.00 when entering, online, for the race. Busses will start leaving for the start from 04h00, with the last bus departing at 05h00

CHARITY

As part of our policy of community health upliftment, the Strand Athletics Club is happy to endorse Vitanova in its cause to recruit Tissue & Organ Donors. You can make a difference by registering as a Tissue & Organ Donor by clicking on the link: https://vitanova.org.za/i-want-to-be-a-donor/ There is no cost involved and it won’t take more than a minute to complete.

The race will be run according to the rules of Boland, WP and ASA.

Helderberg Mountain Challenge 2023

The toughest trail run km for km is BACK!

This wild, brutal and magical mountain will once again play host to the 11th HMC.

Event date: 28 October 2023

Distances:

The Brute: 16km (+1,650m)

The Bully: 12km (+1,180m)

The Critter: 8.6km (+600m)

TWK Assegaai 3-in-1 Marathon

The TWK Assegaai 3-in-1 Marathon is a scenic marathon offering beautiful views and great Comrades preparation. The route follows rolling hills down towards the Assegaai river (for 42.2km athletes) on the road to eSwatini (Swaziland) before turning back to Piet Retief/Mkhondo.

All three distances start & end at the Piet Retief Rugby Club and are out & back routes.

Our water tables are always well stocked and spirited volunteers provide support and refreshments every +- 2kms.

We pride ourselves on being a small but fun race – going strong for 30+ years!!

Come check us out!

Parys Crater Street Mile

The Rotary Club of Parys in conjunction with Parys Info and Tourism is proud to present our first Parys Crater Street Mile.
The Parys Crater Street Mile will be an annual event on our town’s calendar and promises to be a proud initiative to uplift our community and support and promote all businesses.
Our goal with the Annual mile is to raise funds to support local charities as well as to promote our town as a tourist destination.
For more information please contact our organizing team.
Sandra Uys: 064 514 0238 – President: Parys Rotary Club
Tilla Odendaal: 084 515 3870 – Director: Parys Info and Tourism
Werda Visser: 083 302 0849 – Chairperson: Parys Info and Tourism

Shalom Half Marathon

  • Shalom Marathon Club will be hosting their annual Half Marathon in Ermelo Mpumalanga. Starting point is Swanepoel stadium in Ermelo. The event consists of a 21km, 10km and 5km fun run….. With a dash of aerobics fun after the race. 

ABAX Investments Milkwood Run 2023

The ABAX Investments Milkwood Run is staged at the Soetwater Resort behind Kommetjie on the southernmost west coast of the Cape. The 21.1km scenic route winds its way along the coast from Kommetjie to Scarborough with magnificent views of the coast line.

There is three other route option a 10km, 5km Fun Run and 3km Fun Run, that runners are also able to take in the beauty of coast line.

We have embraced the ethos of a GREEN event, with no littering on route and runners are rewarded with a tree sapling at the finish.

ABAX Investments Milkwood Run attracts runners from all over Cape Town and even out of town runners.

Run The Karoo

Run The Karoo entails a weekend of trail running in the heart of the Karoo from 11-12 March 2023! Experience authentic Karoo hospitality with braais, fresh farm bread, condensed milk coffee, koeksisters & craft beer amidst picturesque sunsets. Run the Karoo is not about crossing the finish line as quickly as possible but rather about a running experience like no other. *Walkers welcome!

Salt Pans Ultra Marathon

Run the world’s toughtest flat route marathon in the Salt Pans Botswana’s. 

In it’s third year, the Salt Pans Ultra is already being described as a bucket list trail ultra. Presenting two distances with 50kms and 100kms races you can choose how much pain you want to take on. The routes are entirely on and around the epic, awe inspiring and humbling Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, the second largest salt pans in the World.

The pans are the bed of an ancient mega lake from which some scientists believe early mankind started the first migrations North.  While you gain very little in elevation you will certainly be pushed to your mental and physical limits. There are few points of reference, no route markings, extreme temperatures and plenty of time on your own to chat to your spiritual ancestors.