“Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money”
South Africa’s premier 3-Day Stage Race, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN will celebrate its 12th anniversary at the picturesque Houw Hoek Hotel (Bot River, Overberg Region /Western Cape) from Saturday 19 to Monday 21 March 2022.
One of the many highlights of this iconic trail running celebration is “Dress Up Day” which will be celebrated on the third and final stage, on Monday 21 March.
“One thing that Dress Up Day has taught us is that the trail running community has a great sense of humour,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN. “Every year the outfits just get better and better. We’ve had runners dressed as super-heroes and/or villains, we’ve had doctors and nurses, trail runners dressed in animal suits, there’s been various Disney Characters and even sporting heroes to mention just a few. Last year a team arrived at the start line on Day 3 carrying a kayak on their shoulders. The Dress Up competition definitely adds an element of creativity and fun to an already exciting event. Runners and spectators are literally in stitches at the start of the stage.”
“This year Dress Up Day will once again take place on the final stage, Stage Three, on the Monday,” continues Meyer. “The rule is very simple, we are looking for commitment and flair, and both runners need to wear their outfits for the duration of the stage, from start to finish. There are awesome sponsor prizes up for grabs as well as bragging rights for a year. We challenge all entrants to let their creativity reign.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2022 THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race
Launched in 2009, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN is synonymous with magnificent trails, spectacular views, mouth-watering food, a relaxed atmosphere, great vibe and most importantly, teamwork!
Teams of two trail running enthusiasts (male/female/mixed) will be seen battling it out on a route varying in distances each day. Each stage will feature a different route that is guaranteed to keep things challenging, yet exciting while leaving runners in awe.
| Date: | Saturday 19 – Monday 21 March 2022 |
| Venue: | Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape) |
| Event Format: | 3-Day Stage Trail Run |
| Entry Format: | Teams of Two Runners (male / female / mixed) |
| Stage Distance:
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Stage 1: +- 24 km
Stage 2: +- 32 km Stage 3: +- 18 km |
| Entry Fees:
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OPTION 1: R3600 per runner
OPTION 2: R4200 per runner OPTION 3: R4600 per runner |
| Entries Close: | Friday 11 March 2022 |
Entry Fee Includes:
- First Ascent AFRICANX Garment
- Finisher Tshirt
- Finisher Medal
- THIRSTI Refreshment Zone
- Well stocked water points and spectacular route Experiences
- Evening Prize Giving and Entertainment
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For additional information on the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day, 2-Day and/or 1-Day events please visit www.stillwatersports.com, contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045 or email [email protected].
More about THIRSTI:
THIRSTI is a uniquely sourced natural spring water that is rich in minerals and sourced from two extraordinary locations. Its primary bottling plant was founded in 2015 at a Normandien farm in the foothills of the Klein Drakensberg mountains. In 2021, THIRSTI expanded operations into the mountain basin of Tulbagh, surrounded by exquisite mountains and drained by the Klein Berg River and its tributaries. Each source has its own state-of-the-art bottling plant where the water is filtered, tested and bottled, ready to be enjoyed by consumers. The THIRSTI product range includes Natural Spring Water, Sparkling Water, Sparkling Flavoured Water and an iconic sports drink, THIRSTI ISOFIT+. The South African brand proudly partners with the Springboks, Absa Cape Epic, Comrades Marathon, Blue Bulls Company, Sharks Rugby, THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN series of events and the Nedbank Running Club.
For more information about THIRSTI, please visit www.thirsti.co.za
