Sponsored by spur steak ranches, this interschool mountain bike league runs across sa where top high schools qualify to compete at the annual interschools. 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. It was an icy start, with a layer of frost on all the equipment that the crew set out the day prior. Spur gauteng summer trail series 1 of 4 is a trail runningrace in gauteng covering 14km and 7. 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. Spur gauteng summer trail series 1 of 4 runners world. The final of four races in this popular short course trail running series. 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. Sunday, 22 october 2017 hennops river directions long course. 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. For those looking for a bigger challenge than the usual long route, take on this longer xl version of the leeuwenkloof trails. 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.
Dont panic you clicked on a link to an event spur gauteng summer trail series 2017 that ended on 26th november 2017. Published on aug, 2017 the fourth and final race in the spur cape winter trail series by wildrunner. We look forward to a much cooler visit to gauteng in june 2016 for the spur gauteng winter trail series. 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. Gauteng winter spur trail series leeuwenkloof xl running. I always get excited when i take the offramp from the n1 and head onto main street. But there was no less buzz, and certainly plenty of beautiful trail for runners to enjoy on both the short and long courses. With both a well marked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone. For those looking for a bigger challenge than the usual long route, take on this longer xl version of the hennops route. It was hennops with a difference this year, as the xl race has been moved to leeuwenkloof on 26 november.
I will be back in 2017 for the spur gauteng winter trail series which takes place in june 2017 as i look to finish what i started. This promotional race will welcome all the new sub juniors of 2017 to the spur gauteng mtb series and will serve as a seeding event for 2017. This year the hennops trails were run in reverse, and an xl course was added. Race 3 of the spur gauteng summer trail series 2017 takes place at bsorah. The spur gauteng winter trail series sells out every event for the. Moses mtense won the fourth race in the gauteng summer trail series at leeuwenkloof in hartbeespoort, north west, yesterday. This was held at the kogelberg biosphere reserve in kleinmond. Overall it was a fantastic series and the team at spur and wildrunner do an absolutely incredible job in creating an environment of fun and fitness. But first, were heading to cape town for the spur cape summer trail series in january. Bring your printed quicket ticket along to preregistration. The spur summer trail series kicks off with their first race on sunday, 15 january 2017 in elgin valley.
The trail run will take place on tuesday, 24th january 2017. Once you have collected your race number, you do not need to queue again at the rest of the spur trail series, if you preenter online. Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to automativally compete in the championshipchallenge and receive a medal. Jun 20, 2017 race 2 of the spur gauteng winter trail series submitted by wildrunner on 20 june 2017. Gauteng spur schools mountain bike league spur mtb.
The spur gauteng summer trail series 2016 sports24seven. The spur gauteng summer trail series kicks off on 22 october. Moses mtense won the fourth race in the gauteng summer trail series at. The series takes place at the pwc bike park in bryanston, one of the most popular mountain biking venues in gauteng, but as the sun goes down it becomes a trail running mecca. 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. 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.
Spur cape winter trail series race 03 taal monument. This year the hennops trails were run in reverse, and an xl course was added for those wanting something a little tougher. With events like the spur trail series, wildrun and mountain challen. 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. The spur cape summer trail series 2 of 4 in the kirstenbosch botanical garden is the second instalment of this four part series returns. This is a standalone race and these race results do not form part of the spur gauteng winter trail series results. Pe spur winter trail series nelson mandela bay port. The 26 minute supersport production of the 2017 spur cape winter trail series. 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. A massive thank you to our sponsors, spur steak ranches, bos ice tea, protea hotels and graham beck wines, for their amazing support during the year. It offers both a short course and long course covering 5. Jan 23, 2017 2017 running race fixtures for gauteng 23 january 2017 gauteng province hosts running fixtures to suit all ages and abilities.
Add to that superb weather and a super fun atmosphere and it was a spectacular start to the series. Spur gauteng summer trail series 3 of 4 runners world. Spur schools mountain bike league spur mtb schools. Race 2 of the spur gauteng winter trail series wildrunner. Wednesday 1 november rowlin national brokers 15km, 10km and 5km nite race. Aug, 2017 the fourth and final race in the spur cape winter trail series by wildrunner. The spur trail series is a great place both for novices to be introduced to the sport of trail running and for experienced. The hottest trail runs to conquer in sa in 2017 traveller24. Nowadays, an average of 850 runners show up on race day and the upcoming series wont be any different. 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. 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. 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. The spur cape winter trail series takes place from the 23rd of july to the 12th of august 2017.
Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to compete in the. The hennops river leg of the gauteng spur winter trail series is the second of four races that takes place on 24 june 2018. Interschools final 2019 interschools final 2018 interschools final 2017. 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. Step into dynamic running on fun trails in wild and exciting places. With a well marked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone from kids. Spur gauteng trail series 4 of 4 is a trail running race in gauteng, covering. Sunday 29 october spur gauteng summer trail series 2 of 4. A very well organised event that caters for beginners to advanced trail runners, the spur burgers always go. The cape summer series consists of 4 races and kicked off on wednesday 14 january 2015 at the tygerberg nature reserve. The spur summer trail series is here with four awesome trail runs. If you entered the complete series or are thinking about doing more than one race in the series, please keep the race number you collect this week for all of the events. My wife and i started really enjoying the challenge of running together and more importantly overcoming the challenge together.
This past sunday saw the trail running calendar kick off with the first race of the. Issue 35 of trail magazine aprilmayjune 2020 features 97 trail running events in south africa and internationally. 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. New kids on the trail sub junior race for grade 7s only. Spur gauteng summer trail series 2017 race 2 details. May 24, 2017 biogen trail run series powered by maxxis tyres 2017 24 may 2017. Spur gauteng summer trail series 3 of 4 is a trail running race in gauteng, covering 10. 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. Runners world race editor 2 march 2018 share this on. Gallery spur gauteng winter trail series 4 of 4 2017 spur gauteng winter trail series 4 of 4 2017. To add to the buzz was wildrunners own bag of exciting news for 2017. Spur gauteng summer trail series 3 of 4 2017 home 5km 15km, family, gauteng, northwest, nature run, running, solo, trail running spur gauteng summer trail series 3 of 4 2017 caeli manuel.
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. Wildrunner 2020 all rights reserved pure trail running. The spur trail series is one of the most popular trail running events on the south african trail running calendar. The spur gauteng winter trail series takes place from the 11th of june to the 2nd of july 2017. 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. We offer sizzling burgers, ribs and steaks that the entire family can enjoy together, any day of the week. 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. For more race results click here, for series results click here and to check out the awesome race day photos click here. Runners have exclusive access to this motorcross trail. The spur trail series is a lifestyle choice a step away from clock watching in huge crowds on tedious roads. This is a standalone race and these race results do not form part of the gauteng winter trail series results.
The spur schools mountain bike league is about introducing more learners to bikes. Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to compete in the championshipchallenge and receive a medal. Noordwyk ext 20, 14th rd, randjespark, midrand, 1685 directions. Wildrunner turns 10 years old, and right where it all started at the. 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. Welcome to the heart of short course trail running in the sa since 2008. 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. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the trail 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. Gauteng currently leads by example with school team managers managing the.
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