Step into dynamic running on fun trails in wild and exciting places. There was to be no respite from the incredibly hot gauteng summer and by 7am the thermometer was already close to 30 degrees celsius. Participants in action during a previous round of the gauteng summer series. Gauteng spur schools mountain bike league spur mtb. Jan 23, 2017 2017 running race fixtures for gauteng 23 january 2017 gauteng province hosts running fixtures to suit all ages and abilities. Spur gauteng summer trail series 1 of 4 runners world. The spur cape summer trail series takes place from the 15th of january to the 26th of february 2017. On another incredibly hot summer day in gauteng more than 500 runners showed up at the final race of the spur gauteng summer trail series at leeuwenkloof to cap off a fantastic series of trail running. For those looking for a bigger challenge than the usual long route, take on this longer xl version of the hennops route. With both a well marked long and short course route. The distances for each course vary depending on the location of the race but range between 8.
Sunday 25 june spur gauteng winter trail series 3 of 4. To celebrate, wildrunner announces that all trail kids 10 years and under will run for free at any spur trail series in 2017. Runners have exclusive access to this motorcross trail for the day. The spur trail series is a great place both for novices to be introduced to the sport of trail running and for experienced. I must admit, the only time i run is when it is for my life but 2017 is a new year and i feel a change coming on. The spur gauteng summer trail series 2016 sports24seven. The spur cape summer trail series 2 of 4 in the kirstenbosch botanical garden is the second instalment of this four part series returns. Issue 35 of trail magazine aprilmayjune 2020 features 97 trail running events in south africa and internationally. This is your opportunity to finally get up and do some running. Entries are limited and preentry online is advisable, as we may not take on the day entries if our capacity is reached.
With a well marked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone from kids as young as six years to the grand masters. Spur gauteng summer trail series 1 of 4 spur gauteng summer trail series 1 of 4 is a trail runningrace in gauteng covering 14km and 7. Schools are encouraged to enter as many riders as possible in order to rack up points that are awarded to riders finishing positions in each race. The hottest trail runs to conquer in sa in 2017 traveller24. Spur gauteng summer trail series 2017 race 2 details race 1. Each race has the option of a short course or long course. The varying distance options make it ideal for beginners and. Spur gauteng summer trail series 3 of 4 runners world. The spur trail series is a lifestyle choice a step away from clock watching in huge crowds on tedious roads. With both a well marked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone. 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. Spur gauteng summer trail series 1 of 4 spur gauteng summer trail series 1 of 4 is a trail running race in gauteng, covering 12. 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.
This summer season, trail runners can look forward to some adventure as an array of trail runs hits the south african turf be it over mountains, through vineyards or beautiful passes. Spur schools mountain bike league spur mtb schools. The hottest trail runs to conquer in sa in 2017 2017 01. The cape summer series consists of 4 races and kicked off on wednesday 14 january 2015 at the tygerberg nature reserve. This is the second race in the gauteng summer trail series and consists of long and short races in titans forest, broederstroom, south africa.
Pe spur winter trail series nelson mandela bay port. Cape town summer is in full swing in sa, which means you should soak up the sun and enjoy the outdoor as much as possible. 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. Moses mtense won the fourth race in the gauteng summer trail series at leeuwenkloof in hartbeespoort, north west, yesterday. The spur trail series is one of the most popular trail running events on the south african trail running calendar. The jonkershoek mountain challenge has its biggest field as 1160. It was hennops with a difference this year, as the xl race has been moved to leeuwenkloof on 26 november. It offers both a short course and long course covering 5. Sunday 29 october spur gauteng summer trail series 2 of 4. This is a standalone race and these race results do not form part of the gauteng winter trail series results. Climbing, single track descents, and fast tracks alongside one of the largest rivers in gauteng.
Leeuwenkloof which took place in broederstroom on december 6. 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. The spur cape summer trail series 4 of 4 in oak valley is the last race of this four part series. Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to compete in the. Jul 24, 2016 the spur trail series is already an annual highlight amongst trail runners in other parts of south africa and is one of the most popular trail running events and the only national trail running series in the country. Unfortunately injury curtailed me this year as a sprained ankle from action football denied me the opportunity to complete my 2016 gauteng summer trail series, much to my disappointment. Oct 22, 2017 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. About 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 final of four races in this popular short course trail running series. Spur gauteng summer trail series 3 of 4 is a trail running race in gauteng, covering 10. To add to the buzz was wildrunners own bag of exciting news for 2017. The trail run will take place on sunday, 28th february 2016. The spur gauteng winter trail series sells out every event for the first time. The spur schools mountain bike league is about introducing more learners to bikes and encouraging south african schools to adopt mountain biking as an official sport. 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. For those looking for a bigger challenge than the usual long route, take on this longer xl version of the leeuwenkloof trails.
Sunday, 29 october 2017 segwati directions long course. And how can you not if you live in the trail mecca that is south africa. It offers both a short course and long course covering 7. Race 3 of the spur gauteng summer trail series 2017 takes place at bsorah. For the final race of the series runners are treated to a unique mix of grassy savannah bushveld, green valleys, indigenous forest, cliffs and rocky mountainous terrain, on what is the. The official supersport highlights package from the spur cape summer trail series 2015. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the trail series. I did however read and hear that this was the toughest of the series.
For those trail runners looking for a bigger challenge than the usual spur trail series routes, take on this longer xl version of the leeuwenkloof route on sunday 22 septmeber 2017. Add to that superb weather and a super fun atmosphere and it was a spectacular start to the series. The spur summer trail series kicks off with their first race on sunday, 15 january 2017 in elgin valley. Wildrunner turns 10 years old, and right where it all started at the cape summer trail series.
A club where everyone is welcome no matter how fit or unfit you are. 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. Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to compete in the championshipchallenge and receive a medal. Spur eden mtb schools league series 2017 trail running.
The trail run will take place on tuesday, 24th january 2017. Gauteng winter spur trail series leeuwenkloof xl running. This was held at the kogelberg biosphere reserve in kleinmond. The 2017 spur summer trail series run wild and free this summer with this topnotch trail series. First race of 2017 in the spur cape winter trail series by wildrunner. Moses mtense won the fourth race in the gauteng summer trail series at. The hennops river leg of the gauteng spur winter trail series is the second of four races that takes place on 24 june 2018. Spur gauteng summer trail series 2017 race 2 details. The trail series is born at the first ever cape summer trail series. Home 5km 15km, family, gauteng, northwest, nature run, running, solo, trail running spur gauteng summer trail series 1 of 4 2017 caeli manuel this event has passed. Sun 26 spur gauteng summer trail series 4 of 4 leeuwenkloof race organiser 0724383242cell important club dates 19102017 thursday 18h00 time trial and bring and braai afterwards 26102017 thursday 18h00 time trial and light supper afterwards 26112017 sunday 06h00 tough one race randburg food will ne provided at. Spur gauteng summer trail series segwati game ranch youtube.
For more race results click here, for series results click here and to check out the awesome race day photos click here. With a wellmarked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone from kids as young as 6 years to the grand masters. With these simple aims, the spur schools mountain bike league has built a strong crosscountry racing format, with 4 or more events taking place in each province between april and september. The gauteng spur schools mtb league is a high schools mountain bike league that consists of 8 regional events split between gauteng north and gauteng south and will take place during the league season of april september. The series features four races in total with it drawing to an end on sunday, 26 february 2017. Wildrunner announces cupless operations at all its aid stations. Dont panic you clicked on a link to an event spur gauteng summer trail series 2017 that ended on 26th november 2017. Jul 08, 2018 for those looking for a bigger challenge than the usual long route, take on this longer xl version of the leeuwenkloof trails. Series starts sunday, 15 january until 26 february. Aug, 2017 the fourth and final race in the spur cape winter trail series by wildrunner. There are 4 trail events in total, each with a short 6km and long 9km route option.
In order to qualify for the long route championship or short route challenge, runners need to run three out of the four long or short courses depending on their selected category. With events like the spur trail series, wildrun and mountain challen. Saturday 28 january hazeldean valley summer night trail series. This is a standalone race and these race results do not form part of the spur gauteng summer trail series results. Apr 03, 2014 the spur trail series is your ticket to trail running adventure and rejuvenating running. With these simple aims, the spur schools mountain bike league has built a strong crosscountry racing format, with 4 or more events taking place in each province between april and. The summer trail series comprises four races along iconic south australian trails. Spur cape summer trail series 2017 2 of 4 catch me if.
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