{"id":40399,"date":"2020-11-24T14:43:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T12:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=40399"},"modified":"2020-11-24T14:43:10","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T12:43:10","slug":"savanna-origin-of-trails-trail-run-experience-transforms-into-a-spectacular-two-day-stage-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/savanna-origin-of-trails-trail-run-experience-transforms-into-a-spectacular-two-day-stage-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience transforms into a spectacular Two-Day Stage Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Trail running enthusiasts will be treated to double the action at the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience with event organisers, Stillwater Sports\u2019 announcement that this much loved Stellenbosch based event will now take the form of an exhilarating Two-Day Stage Race.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, Stillwater Sports has also confirmed that the 2020 event has moved to Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2021!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to host the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience in the form of a Two-Day Stage Race in 2021,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cOur Route Designers have been spoilt for choice while selecting each stage\u2019s route.\u00a0 On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2021 trail runners will get to experience the best and most exclusive trails on offer in Stellenbosch.\u00a0 We look forward to welcoming adventure seekers to the Festival Village at the Stellenbosch High School in April.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe love that the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience will give trail runners the opportunity to enjoy two days of exceptional trail running in the beautiful town of Stellenbosch,\u201d says Kavir Gangiah, Media, Sponsorship and Events Manager Distell Southern Africa.\u00a0 \u201cThe event is unapologetically bold, just like Savanna.\u00a0 As with the mountain bike race, trail runners will be treated to a fantastic on route experience from start to finish and we cannot wait to be part of the action.\u00a0 We look forward to bringing the \u2018gees\u2019 and refreshing trail runners with ice cold Savannas on and off the trails.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2018, the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience will treat runners to the best trails on offer in Stellenbosch.\u00a0 Entrants can look forward to challenging, yet fun and rewarding routes with spectacular views.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\">Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Festival Village:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\">Stellenbosch High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Start and Finish Venues:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\">To be announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Format:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\">Two-Day Stage Race for individual entrants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Age Category:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\">18+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong><u>Day 1<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 between 22 \u2013 25km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong><u>Day 2<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 between 15 \u2013 17 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\">R950.00 per entrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Entries Open:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\">Thursday 19 November 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"246\"><strong>Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"432\">Tuesday 20 April 2021 <em>(or once full capacity has been reached)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><u>ENTRY FEE INCLUDES<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1x Technical T-shirt<\/li>\n<li>1x Finisher T-shirt<\/li>\n<li>Spectacular on route experience<\/li>\n<li>Access to exclusive, world class routes<\/li>\n<li>A light breakfast pack with coffee on both days<\/li>\n<li>A scrumptious lunch pack on both days<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary drinks<\/li>\n<li>Well stocked water points<\/li>\n<li>A finisher medal<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment on route and in the race village<\/li>\n<li>Trail access fees<\/li>\n<li>Additional sponsor prizes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience proudly supports the Stellenbosch Trail Fund.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>RACE VILLAGE<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 The Race Village at the Stellenbosch High School will be buzzing with excitement, live music, mouth-watering food, drinks and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like our Facebook page:<\/strong>\u00a0 @stillwatertrail<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Instagram:\u00a0 <\/strong>@stillwater_trail_running<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Twitter:<\/strong>\u00a0 @StillwaterTrail<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to enter the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience please email <a href=\"mailto:info@stillwatersports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.stillwatersports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trail running enthusiasts will be treated to double the action at the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience with event organisers, Stillwater Sports\u2019 announcement that this much loved Stellenbosch 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