Upcoming Event - Sudwala Screaming Monster

Its that time of the year again. Time to face the Screaming Monster! I missed one of my favourite races last year due to injury and cannot wait to tackle this awesome race again. Its a toughie make no mistake, just a quick look at the pictures below will give you an idea of what to expect. Its worth the effort though and that's what makes this race great and so unique. I don't think there are many races in the world where you get to run in a cave! I hope to see lots of green vests there to support Legogote Villagers, a club that has always supported our events.

Please note that it is pre entry only so get those entry forms in before 25 April.

Please click HERE to download your entry form.

General info: 

Date: 30 April 2016

Time: 07h00

Organisers: Legogote Villagers

Distance: 21.1

Province: Mpumalanga

Start: Sudwala Lodge

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:

Pre-entry Closing Date: 25 April 2016

This is a strictly pre-entry race. Due to the nature of the caves, entries are strictly limited to 300 runners.

Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:

Difficulty Rating: 3. Route Type: Circular

The race starts at the Sudwala Lodge and heads out on a scenic route starting with a gentle yet steady five kilometre climb from the valley basin to the top of the pass, about 1 500 metres above sea level. Once at the top, enjoy the respite as the route descends to the turnaround point. 

What follows is payment for all the hard work that went before, a pleasant five kilometre downhill canter with Mpumalanga’s scenery that is simply breath-taking. Soon enough you reach the valley basin with a jolt, for there is a steep scramble for almost 1.8 kilometres as the route takes you to the very mouth of the Sudwala Caves. 

Take a deep breath; take your last look at Africa’s blue sky as you descend to the bowels of the earth to face the "Screaming Monster". This enormous and now infamous formation resides inside the caves. Pay your respects here for legend has it that the Monster’s good fortune will smile on the lucky and the brave. 

Now blinking in the sunlight, the race takes you on an easy trot down the mountain and back to the finish at the Sudwala Lodge.

Prizes and Give-Aways:

Unique colour-coded medals go to all runners and prize money goes to category winners.

Editor's Notes:

The "Screaming Monster" is named after a large and ancient calcium formation inside the Sudwala Caves. These are the oldest known dolomite caves in the world. This is the only run in South Africa that goes into a cave.

Finishers: 230 Time Limit: 03h30

Source: http://www.runnersguide.co.za/

Upcoming Event - Van Wettens Nite Race

Please note that the venue has changed to Mbombela Stadium.
Download your entry form here.

Upcoming Event - Bateleur Estate Memorial Run

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

Upcoming Event - The Power Of Love Night Race

Upcoming Event - Van Wettens Nite Race

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Upcoming Event - Ehlanzeni Sports Tourism Race

21KM		10KM
CATEGORY	PRIZE	CATEGORY	PRIZE
1st Open Category	R 7 000.00	1st Open Category	R 3 000.00
2nd Open Category	R 3 500.00	2nd Open Category	R 1 500.00
3rd Open Category	R 1 500.00	3rd Open Category	R 1 000.00
1st Junior	R 1 000.00	1st Junior	R 700.00
1st 40+ Category	R 1 500.00	1st 40+ Category	R 1 000.00
1st 50+ Category	R 1 000.00	1st 50+ Category	R 700.00
1st Grand Master	R 1 000.00	1st Grand Master	R 700.00
1st Walker	R 1 000.00	1st Walker	R 700.00

Entry form available to download here.

Pre-entries:
www.enteronline.co.za/
Entries will be accepted at the start from 05h30.

Upcoming Event - Build it God's Window 21km, 10km & 5km

Date: 4 October 2014

Time: 07h00

Organisers: Legogote Villagers
Distance: 21.1; 10; 5;
Start: Graskop Caravan Park, Main Street, Graskop

Enquiries:
Amanda Wessels 0845836945 / legov@vodamail.co.za

Jurgen Halbich 0832900678

Entry Details:
Pre-entries are available. Entries are accepted at the start from 05h30. 

Grand Masters enjoy free entry.
Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 4. Route Type: Out and back

This is a fairly tough route, but the scenery more than makes up for any discomfort. The opening stages of the race are run along the Graskop - Ohrigstad road where the going is relatively easy, and the running is pleasantly undulating. The route then turns right to God's Window and the real work begins. There is a seven kilometre climb to the top of the hill and, to be sure, this reduces many a seasoned runner to a walk.

But what goes up must come down and the downhill section of this race is welcome. Beware! It is as steep and as long as the hill you have just climbed and can be hard on a tired and shaky body. The scenery on this run is spectacular, and with some luck there will be some morning mist to cool you down.

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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 - York Sabie Shuffler Forest Run

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Upcoming Event - Nedbank Om Die Dammetjie Race

Entry form available to download here.
Please note that pre-entries close 3 September.

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 - Selati Half Marathon & 10km

The ever popular Selati Half Marathon is around the corner! A race where your chances of seeing more animals than at the Skukuza Half Marathon or walking away from the prize giving with a wheelbarrow full of sugar are very good! See you somewhere in the sugarcane fields or along the Crocodile River!

Please click HERE to download your entry form.

General info: 

Date: 10 May 2014
Time: 07h00
Organisers: Onderberg Marathon Club
Distance: 21.1; 10; 4.9, 2
Start: Malelane Rugby Club. Next to Malelane Kruger Gate

Enquiries:
Contact 1: Deon Valks
(W) 013-7911056
(H) 013-7900873
(F) 086-6328694
(C) 082-7880675
(Email) valksd@tsb.co.za

Contact 2: Marthinus Kelder
(W) 013-7911000
(C) 084-5816503
(Email)kelerm@tsb.co.za

Entry Details:
Pre-entry Closing Date: 02 May 2014
www.enteronline.co.za
Late entries are accepted at the start from 05h30. Grand Masters enjoy free entry.
Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 2. Route Type: Out and back
This moderate and flat race takes place in the picturesque Onderberg region of the Mpumalanga Lowveld. The race is run mainly on the TSB Sugar Limited property, on gravel roads surrounded by cane fields. Here, on the banks of the Crocodile River you overlook the Kruger National Park. The race passes the sugar mill and is run next to the golf course.

Prizes and Give-Aways:
The first 10 finishers and first woman receive gold medals, the next 30 receive silver, and all other finishers receive bronze medals. All pre-entrants get T-shirts. There are many spot prizes such as sugar and fruit hampers to be won. This is one of the premier runner events in the Lowveld with exceptionally high prize monies.

This is a race with a difference and it makes the trip to Malelane worthwhile. The water tables are manned by different divisions within the TSB group and the competition to be voted the best water point is taken very seriously. You can thus be assured of excellent service during your run.

Source: http://www.runnersguide.co.za/ 

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 - The Grove Superspar Ladies Race presented by Legogote Villagers.

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Upcoming Events - The Power Of Love Night Race and Mopani RWFL Love On The Run

Wednesday 12 February.

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Saturday 15 February.

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Upcoming Event - Loskop Ultra & Wild Challenge

Please note that its a pre-entry only event. Get your entries in before 1 March 2014!

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Upcoming Event - Van Wettens Nite Race

Its time for the ever popular Van Wettens Nite Race to kick our local race calendar off in style!

Join us on 29 January at 18:00 for a 5 or 10km run through the beautiful Nelspruit suburb - Steiltes.

For more detail download the entry form HERE.

Upcoming Event - Ehlanzeni Sports Tourism Day

Entry form available HERE

Upcoming Event - Build It God's Window 21km, 10km & 5km

It's that time of the year again. God's Window's beauty awaits the brave runners willing to slog up the little hill on Saturday. Don't miss out! It is an absolute privilege to run such an awesome route.

Entry form available HERE

Upcoming Race: Sitrusfees 21km Protea Hotel Nelspruit Boswedloop - 27 July 2013

http://schoemanskloof.co.za/

21km Trail Run. Water stations with Coke, Powerade & Water along the route.

Registration opens at 05h30, all participants must register and enter at the event.

ENTRY FEES: R45 which will include your access to the Sitrusfees.

Any additional persons will have to pay the Sitrusfees entry fee: Adults R50 and Kids R20.

ENQUIRIES: Wikus Loots 082 854 6026 / Craig Lewis chairman@lowveldcanoe.co.za

PRIZES:Funky medals for all finishers. Overall male and female winners will win one nights accommodation at Protea Hotel Nelspruit. Five spot prizes (meal vouchers) sponsored by Protea Hotel Nelspruit. 

Prize giving after the race for the following categories: Open Men/Women: 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Vet Men/Women: 1st and 2nd. Master Men/Women: 1st and 2nd. GM Men/Women: 1st. Junior Boys/Girls: 1st and 2nd. Walkers: 1st

Race Profile and Route. Bunch Start. This is a cross-country trail race and walkers are welcome. The route includes three river crossings, a bridge, a hang/swing bridge and a weir crossing. Also expect rocks, grass and gravel with steep inclines and declines.