Upcoming Event - Mozma's Trading Half Marathon & 10km

Date: 18 July 2015
Time: 07h00
Organisers: Legogote Villagers
Distance: 21.1; 10; 4.9;
Start: White River Rugby Club

Enquiries:
Contact 1: Amanda Wessels
(H) 013-7501672
(C) 084-5836945
(Email) legov@vodamail.co.za

Contact 2: Jurgen halbich
(W) 013-7527456
(C) 083-2900678

Entry Details:
Entries are accepted the evening before the race from 17h00 to 18h30. Late entries are accepted at the start from 05h00. Grand Masters enjoy free entry.
Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 4. 

Route Type: Out and back
This Legogote race takes place between smallholdings on the south-east of town. Half of the race is run on tar and half on dirt roads. This is a fairly testing race with uphills and downhills the whole way. Legogote Mountain or “Legogote Leeukoppie” is visible at various spots on the route.

Download your entry form HERE!

Upcoming Event - 25th Halls Half Marathon & Fun Runs

General Information
Event Date: 11 Jul 2015
Start Time - 21 & 10km: 07h00
3km Fun Run: 07h10
Venue: Halls Gateway To The Lowveld On The Johannesburg Road (N4). 4km's from Nelspruit.
Contact Number: 083 299 3779

21km Elevation Gain - 190m

• Standard Category Prizes - 21 & 10km

• Medals to all finishers

• Cash prize and fantastic spot prizes

• Race run according to ASA rules

• Refreshments and food available

• For the not so serious runners - There is a Fun Run of 3km's - Business and school teams prizes (Fun Run ONLY) 

• Participating athletes must be 16 years and older for the 21km race and 15 years and older for the 10km race

Route
Run through the famous Halls Estate past ripping rivers and through the cane fields. Get close up view of the New Mbombela Stadium, see the avocado, pecan and litchi orchards! Cross over the Crocodile River with a possible hippo sighting!

Halls Fresh Produce by Phonix Capture.

Download your entry form HERE.

Upcoming Event - Bateleur Estate Memorial Run

Click here to download your entry form.

Bring a photo of a loved one that has passed away for our Wall of Remembrance.

Upcoming Event - Kangra Assegaai 3-in-1

Due to the unfortunate cancellation of the PWC 3-in-1 race Lowveld runners who haven't qualified for Comrades or Two Oceans yet will have to look elsewhere for a qualifier. 

The Kangra Assegaai 3-in-1 in Piet Retief looks like a tough but enjoyable option. A few Nedbank LVCC runners have already committed to running the marathon.

2013 Race Report.

Here's some more info on the race:

Date: 21 February 2015

Time: 06h00
Organisers: Assegaai Marathon Club
Distance: 42.2; 21.1; 10;
Province: Mpumalanga
Start: Piet Retief Rugby Club
Piet Retief/eMkhondo

Enquiries:
Contact 1: Claudine Klingenberg
(F) 086-6472401
(C) 083-2669506
(Email) claudine@lantic.net

Contact 2: Chris Stander
(W) 082-5405317
(C) 082-5405317
(Email)marina.stander@yahoo.com

Entry Details:
Marathon pre-entries are available up to a week before the race. Late marathon entries are accepted at the start from 04h30. Half marathon entries are accepted at the start.

Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 2. Route Type: Lap
This scenic route is fast and includes picturesque stretches near the Swaziland border. It starts in Piet Retief/eMkhondo at the Rainbow Festival ground and goes out onto the Mahamba Road.

To enter online click here
To download an entry form click here
Accommodation list

Upcoming Event - Boulders Marathon

Organisers: Onderberg Marathon Club
Date: 27 September 2014
Time: 06:00
Distance: 25; 10;
Start: 25km - Mara Turn-off from N4 (25km from Nelspruit towards Komatipoort)
Finish: Kaapmuiden Primary School

Entry Details:
Pre-entry Closing Date: 22 September 2014
www.enteronline.co.za
Late entries are taken at the start from 05h00 or at the finish in Kaapmuiden from 04h30. 
Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:
This most scenic and unique race is run through the Crocodile Gorge Conservancy on the old Mara Road. The course starts with a steep and challenging seven-kilometre climb as you run up the Crocodile Gorge Mountains and onto the plateau. There is some respite here as the route flattens out before the steep, clattering descent towards Kaapmuiden. The race crosses the De Kaap River in the closing kilometres before the finish. This exceptionally scenic route is tarred all the way.

This is one of the favourite races run in the Lowveld and has always attracted a large field. In addition to the Boulders, the organisers host a 10-kilometre out and back run. There is something for the whole family to enjoy. Both the start and the finish venues are situated before the Nkomazi Toll. Runners coming from Nelspruit do not need to go through the tollgates. If you want to make a weekend of it, contact the Nelspruit Tourist Information at 013-7551988 for details of accommodation in the area.

Enquiries:
Deon Valks 0827880675 / valksd@tsb.co.za
Marthinus Kelder 084-5816503 / kelderm@tsb.co.za

Click here to download an entry form.

Upcoming Event - Epilepsy Dullstroom 3-in-1 Run

THE LONGTOM MARATHON CLUB

FOR THE BENEFIT OF

                                                           NPO: 004-022/PBO:930015515

DULLSTROOM

16 AUGUST 2014

3 IN 1 FUNDRAISING RUN

&

5 km WALK

5km

10km

21.1km

VENUE: EPILEPSY CENTRE DULLSTROOM

	5KM	10KM	21KM
START TIME	8H00	7H45	7H30
PRE-ENTRIES 1 WEEK PRIOR TO RACE	R20	R40	R90
LATE ENTRIES	R30	R50	R100

Medals to all finishers. No prize money

Cut off time 11h30 for all events

RACE ENQUIRIES: ALLAN VAN DER HOVEN : 084 696 8599

E-MAIL : allan.epilepsy@gmail.com

ISABEL VAN DER HOVEN : 083 321 8077

Entries at venue on 15 August 2014 from 5 – 8 pm and on race day from 5.30am

THIS EVENT ON 16 AUGUST 2014, EPILEPSY DULLSTROOM 3-IN-1  IS VERY IMPORTANT AS THIS IS THE RACE WHICH THE SELECTORS WILL BE USING TO IDENTIFY ATHLETES FOR THE 21KM SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NOVEMBER.

ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD HERE.

Upcoming Event - Mozma's Trading Half Marathon & 10km

Date: 19 July 2014
Time: 07h00
Organisers: Legogote Villagers
Distance: 21.1; 10; 5;
Start: White River Rugby Club

Enquiries:
Contact 1: Amanda Wessels
(H) 013-7501672
(C) 084-5836945
(Email) legov@vodamail.co.za

Contact 2: Jurgen halbich
(W) 013-7527456
(C) 083-2900678

Entry Details:
Entries are accepted the evening before the race from 17h00 to 18h30. Late entries are accepted at the start from 05h00. Grand Masters enjoy free entry.
Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 4. 

Route Type: Out and back
This Legogote race takes place between smallholdings on the south-east of town. Half of the race is run on tar and half on dirt roads. This is a fairly testing race with uphills and downhills the whole way. Legogote Mountain or “Legogote Leeukoppie” is visible at various spots on the route.

Download your entry form HERE!

Upcoming Event - Halls Half Marathon & Fun Runs

General Information
Event Date: 12 Jul 2014
Start Time21 & 10km: 07h00
3km Fun Run: 07h10
Venue: Halls Gateway To The Lowveld On The Johannesburg Road (N4) 4km's From Nelspruit
Contact Number: 072 651 0610

21km Elevation Gain - 190m

• Standard Category Prizes - 21 & 10km

• Medals to all finishers

• Cash prize and fantastic spot prizes

• Race run according to ASA rules

• Refreshments and food available

• For the not so serious runners - There is a Fun Run of 3km's - Business and school teams prizes (Fun Run ONLY) 

• Participating athletes must be 16 years and older for the 21km race and 15 years and older for the 10km race

Route
Run through the famous Halls Estate past ripping rivers and through the cane fields. Get close up view of the New Mbombela Stadium, see the avocado, pecan and litchi orchards! Cross over the Crocodile River with a possible hippo sighting!

Halls Fresh Produce by Phonix Capture.

Download your entry form HERE or on ENTERONLINE.

Upcoming Event - Take a step for Children | Riverside Fun Walk/Run

Date: 21 June 2014
Time: 07h00
Organisers: Lowveld Canoe Club
Distance: 10; 3
Start: Riverside Mall - Entrance 1, Nelspruit

Enquiries:
Contact: Craig Lewis
(C) 073-6656881
(Email) chairman@lowveldcanoe.co.za
(Website) www.riversidepark.co.za

Contact: Riverside Park Office
(W) 013-7570415
(Email)marketing@riversidepark.co.za

Entry Details:Entries are accepted at the start.
Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:
Route Type: Circular
The scenic route goes through the Lowveld Botanical Gardens.

Upcoming Event - Bateleur Estate Memorial Run

Participate in this remembrance day honouring someone you have loved and lost. Bring a photo of your loved one for our remembrance wall. 

Download entry form here.

Upcoming Event - Ilanga Trail Series Misty Mountain

Ilanga Trail Series - Misty Mountain

Date: 15 February   07h30-13h00

Venue: Misty Mountain, Mpumalanga

Contact: Clive Smart - 082 894-0432

Event Website: Yes - Click Here

Enter Online: Yes - Click Here

Details:

The Misty Mountain Trails, maintained by the owners, take one into dense natural vegetation in the kloofs and along the escarpment edge, presenting spectacular views of the Lowveld below. The average elevation is 1700m. The property is a National Heritage site and the indigenous forests are magical, and the streams refreshing. The hospitality of the staff is old world and the food will break anyone's diet.

Accommodation Special at Misty Mountain

Please visit the Misty Mountain website for details of their Valentines Trail Runner specials!
Up to 30% off your accommodation bill!

20km

Runners must carry at least 1.5lt water. There will be ONE aid station with water and nutrition on the route.

SORRY NO WALKERS!

Minimum age on race day: 18 years old.

Cost: R120.00

12km

Runners should carry at least 1.0lt. There will be ONE aid station with water and nutrition on the route.

Minimum age on race day: 16 years old.

Cost: R80.00

6km

Minimum age on race day: 10 years old.

Cost: R50.00

Programme

Saturday 15th February 2014

06h15 - 07h30 Registrations at Start - Misty Mountain Resort

07h15 - 20km & 12km Trail Briefing

07h30 - 20km & 12km Trail Run starts

07h40 - 6km Trail Briefing

07h45 - 6km Trail Run starts

11h30 Prize Giving

General Information

Registration starts at 06h15 and the races start from 07h30 on Saturday 15th February.

Prize giving is to be held at 11h30 at the start / finish area. Medals to all finishers.

There is food and beverage available on the venue, please support our hosts, Misty Mountain they have really come to the party and we would love to return to the venue in the future.

Contact Info

Ilanga Trail Series - Clive Smart

Cell: 082 894 0432

E-mail: clive@ilangatrails.co.za

Web Site: www.ilangatrails.co.za

Upcoming Event - PWC Fast 3 in 1 Race

		PWC FAST 3 IN 1 RACE 42,2km, 21,1km & 10km Saturday, 1 March 2014
	Dear fellow runner. We at the Nelspruit Marathon Club wish you a prosperous 2014, with success in all your endeavours, whether running-related or otherwise. We also hope that 2013 fulfilled your wildest expectations, and that 2014 will exceed even that. The Rudamans Kaapsehoop Marathon keeps on going from strength to strength, with last year being no exception. In November 2013, the race saw a record number of entrants from all over the country, making it the largest race in the Lowveld and the second largest in Mpumalanga. It was gratifying to see road running being so well supported, and the positive comments and helpful suggestions will inspire us to even greater efforts in 2014. Furthermore, your participation not only contributed to the sustainability of Lowveld road running, but through your participation, especially those of you who travelled from far away, you also supported our lovely Lowveld. The gratitude for your participation extends to wider than merely us at the Nelspruit Marathon Club. It is hoped that you enjoyed the race since the success not only of this race, but of road running in general, depends on the continued support of people like you. We’d like to inform you of, and cordially invite you to, to our next race,the PWC Fast 3 in 1, (42.2km, 21.1km or 10km) scheduled to take place on 1 March 2014. Following three years of uncertainty about the route, due to circumstances outside our control, the route will in 2014 return to the original point-to-point format which it has always had. This scenic Marathon, half Marathon or 10km will follow the scenic and meandering Sabie/Lydenburg to Nelspruit road with the gradual drop in altitude allowing very fast times while occasional climbs offer challenges to serious runners. The race has been a fixture of the Lowveld since as far back as 1981 when it was known as the Nashua 3 in 1. For the last decade it has been sponsored byPricewaterhouseCoopers (Nelspruit) and the race has been known as the PwC 3 in 1 since then. The race starts out on the R37 road, the main provincial road between Lydenburg/Sabie and Nelspruit and meanders between rolling hills covered with dense plantations. The glorious sunrise gradually lights up deeply misted valleys and then, towards the end, with Nelspruit already in sight, the road passes through a long shady lane of African Flame trees, a sight which gives our race its name, the Flame of the Forest. It is a pleasant sight which, we have always found, inspires runners and gives that final spurt to tired legs to help them through the final kilometres. All three races will end at Mbombela Stadium, just off the N4 highway to the West of Nelspruit (25° 27.6’ S ; 30° 55.8’ E). The Mbombela Stadium’s shady picnic area allows participating running clubs to erect gazebos for post-race socializing, while ample secure parking, food stalls, a thirst-quenching beer tent and shower- and toilet facilities will be available for your convenience. Bus transport will be available on the morning of the race from Mbombela Stadium to the respective starting points. You can leave your car at the Stadium, relieving you of any post-race transport woes. However, if you wish to use own transport to the starting point, late entries will be accepted there on race day. Please take note that there is no secure designated parking at any of the respective starting points, so if you use own transport, please ensure that a non-running designated driver is on hand to meet you at the stadium (and, naturally, to also support you on the way!). It is unfortunate that 2013 has seen quite a few races being cancelled. Another victim of this trend in 2014 will be the scenic Sappi Elands Valley Marathon, a Lowveld running fixture for many years. I’m sure many of you have fond memories of this race and it will be sorely missed. It does mean that runners who had hoped to use the Sappi Elands Valley to qualify for the 2014 Comrades will have to reschedule their running programs. The PwC 3-in-1 allows a final chance to qualify for the Two Oceans, and is also a Comrades qualifier. The quick, downhill (mostly) and easy (generally) route allows good qualifying times for both the Two Oceans and the Comrades. Please note that pre-entries for the PwC 3 in 1 close on the 21st of February 2014 and race numbers for pre-entries can only be collected at Mbombela Stadium on Friday 28 February 13:00 - 19:00, or on Saturday morning 03:00 - 05:30. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 pre-entries. Late entries are still possible at Mbombela Stadium on Friday 28 February 13:00 – 17:00 or on Saturday  1 March 03:00 – 05:30, or at the respective starting points (42.2km, 21.1km or 10km) along the route from 05:00 on race day. We invite athletes to visit our website for more information, or to phone the race organisers: Winnie at 082 410 0170 / 074 887 2291 or Arthur at 083 228 9534. Attached hereto please find the entry forms. Completed entry forms can be sent directly toinfo@marathonclubnelspruit.co.za or can be faxed to 086 527 8746. Runners can also enter at www.entrytime.co.za.

Sven's Terra Firma Trails - Kaapsehoop Trail A: Kaapsehoop - Barrett's Coaches - Wattles Loop

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Kaapsehoop has probably got to be one of the trails locally that get the most attention from trails runners and probably the reason most Nelspruit runners get into Trail. 

Being ±26km from Nelspruit its definitely one of the closest long trails in the area and has a lot to offer. The whole Kaapsehoop hiking trail is about 70km of mostly runnable, marked trail with not too difficult technical sections. 

I'm breaking it up into two more manageable routes. The Florence Hill route and this, the Wattles route. Wattles being the longer of the two at around 38km. Sorry to be guessing this, I went two weeks in a row and the first time the GPS stopped at Barrett's and the second time I only remembered to switch it on at Barrett's. 

Well the route to Wattles starts in the middle of the tiny town. Park your car and head out to the road, turn right and run about 300m until you see a trail to your left and a signpost that says Battery Creek Waterfall. This section starts off in the forest with a few short climbs and exits out onto sandstone trail that winds its way towards Barrett's Coaches. It's pretty straight forward going and well signposted. Its a short section to Barrett's at around 9.5km. 

From Barrett's you exit the small entrance gate and turn left up the hill towards the forestry offices and a short section of tar. Keep going and cross a cattle gate, follow the signs until you begin heading down into a ravine below. This section is probably the most technical section of the entire trail and winds its way along the edge of a mountain until it exits out onto a flat plain where you will find an intersection with wooden signposts - one saying Kaapsehoop Hut and another Wattles. Take the Wattles route (unless you are already tired which case opt for Kaapsehoop). The trail is pretty flat and runnable from here all the way to Wattles, winding along the edge of the escarpment with amazing views of the valley below. 

From Wattles you head towards a large communication tower and once again wind along the edge of the escarpment following the well marked trail with amazing trails all the way back to Kaapsehoop Hut. Order a pancake at Koek n Pan or any other restaurant and you're sorted. 

Please note that the Weather in Kaapsehoop is very unpredictable. You can have amazing clear skies on one day and thick mist the next. Winter is very nippy but this time of year is super ideal. The new grasses are growing and the trail isn't too overgrown.

Sven Musica

Upcoming Race - Mount Sheba "Say Goodbye to Winter Trail Run"

Jen and I have just spent the most amazing time at Mt Sheba, a Forever Lodge high on the escarpment edge between Lydenburg and Pilgrim's Rest. The manager Adriaan Harper and Ilanga Trails are pleased to announce the first trail on the property, to be run on August 31 2013.

The lodge has many short trails already marked out on their enormous property which includes vast areas of natural forest riddled with streams and waterfalls. My task was to link theses shorter trails up, and boy did I have a great time. Starting out at around 1640m I followed existing trails climbing slowly up to 1920m. We have to run in the paved entrance road for a short stretch to get to the top, but I don't think you will enjoy the alternative (VERY steep). Once on the top I set off to find a path to link to the trail at the far end of the ridge. A fire break made the perfect route and I started the steep decent on the Eastern side of the property. Down a steep technical (rocky) section then zig zagging down another fire break, I linked up to a forestry road. Following this I came out about 10m from another of the marked trails. It took me about 10 minutes to penetrate the dense vegetation, cross the stream and get onto the trail. Do not fear, I will return with a team to clear a path. I was now at the lowest point on the property, 1440m. Only 200m to climb back to the lodge. I really got some great 'Otter' training in on the run.

We will be presenting 6, 12 & 18km distances with about 800m accent on the long run.

Great prizes such as a R10 000 holiday voucher for Forever Resorts Badplaas, amoungst others, Spot Prizes, and Lucky Draws. Medals to finishers in all distances!

Mt Sheba, a Forever Lodge offers four star accommodation as well as a camp ground for up to 10 tents. Management will lay on electricity for the campers over the weekend. The cuisine is outstanding, the pubs warm and inviting. Come and celebrate the last day of winter in the mountains, you won't regret it!

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Avoid disapointment!
 

20km limited to 150, 12km limited to 200. Click here or on the Logo

Clive Smart

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