\u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d<\/p>\n
Always a contender in the Women\u2019s Team category, well known Stellenbosch based trail runner Chantel Nienaber has signed up for a new challenge at AfricanX (taking place at the Houw Hoek Hotel the weekend of 26 \u2013 28 March 2021)\u00a0by teaming up with event newcomer and fellow Stellenbosch resident Chris Visser.<\/p>\n
After six years of racing in the Women\u2019s Team category, Nienaber is excited to make her debut in the Mixed Team category.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always run AfricanX with women,\u201d says Nienaber.\u00a0 \u201cInitially I teamed up with Kerry-Jade Sillifant in 2013, and then with Katya (Soggot) thereafter.\u00a0 I enjoy the team dynamic of AfricanX and the fact that it takes place over three days.\u00a0 I\u2019ve made many trail running friends at the event over the years.\u00a0 Stillwater Sports knows how to host a professional event, while still adding a personal touch.\u00a0 From great food, to a fantastic vibe \u2013 trail runners really are waited on hand and foot.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is very important that you choose the right partner,\u201d continues Nienaber.\u00a0 \u201cAt some stage over those 90km\u2019s each of you are going to go into that deep dark place. Knowing that your teammate is in your corner and is super supportive is crucial.\u00a0 I am very excited to team up with Chris.\u00a0 With his conditioning and discipline, he can certainly pull off a multi-day event and he is fast.\u00a0 We have a goal in mind and are determined to achieve it.\u00a0 Stepping onto the podium in the Open Mixed Team category with Chris will be awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve either been a supporter or a spectator at AfricanX, but I have always felt that this was a “must-do” event,\u201d says Visser.\u00a0 \u201cI have competed in other Stillwater Sports events and have found them to be extremely well organised with that personal touch.\u00a0 I am very excited to finally be lining up for AfricanX and am just as excited to team up with Chantel.\u00a0 She has been incredibly helpful in guiding me in my trail training since I started a few years ago. It is great to run with someone who is a true ambassador for the sport and she also supports a number of charities.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fact that we communicate well will definitely be one of our team strengths,\u201d confirms Visser.\u00a0 \u201cWe also have a good understanding of each other\u2019s strengths and abilities.\u00a0 I will bring the jokes, while Chantel gives direction.\u00a0 I am excited to hear that the event has returned to its home at the Houw Hoek Hotel.\u00a0 It\u2019s going to be epic to spend three days out on the trails with some amazing people.\u00a0 I cannot wait to kick-off the trail season with a bang at AfricanX.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other mixed teams to look out for will be 2018 champions Daneil Feldmann and Davide Del Fante, husband and wife duo Nico and Natalie Sterk, while Comrades Marathon Champion (2016) Charne Bosman should also not be underestimated.\u00a0 Bosman will team up with fellow Murray & Roberts athlete, Karel Burger.<\/p>\n
2021 Event Information:\u00a0 AfricanX Trailrun<\/p>\n
Teams of two trail running enthusiasts (male\/female\/mixed) will be seen battling it out on a route varying in distances each day.\u00a0 Each stage will feature a different route that is guaranteed to keep things exciting while leaving runners in awe.<\/p>\n
Date: Friday 26 March 2021 \u2013 Sunday 28 March 2021
\nFormat: Three-day stage race \/ teams of two (male\/female\/mixed)
\nFestival Village: On the grounds of the Houw Hoek Hotel (Bot River, Overberg Region \/ Western Cape)<\/p>\n
Distance:
\nDay 1:\u00a0 +- 24km
\nDay 2:\u00a0 +- 32km
\nDay 3:\u00a0 +- 18km<\/p>\n
There are three entry options:<\/p>\n
R3400 per person \u2013 this includes breakfast and lunch, but excludes dinner and accommodation.
\nR3900 per person \u2013 this includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, but excludes accommodation.
\nR4400 per person \u2013 this includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and tented accommodation at Houw Hoek Hotel.<\/p>\n
Iconic to the AfricanX Trailrun, ALL entrants will receive a sought after AfricanX hoodie and an exclusive finisher\u2019s t-shirt, amongst other exciting sponsor gifts!<\/p>\n
CHARITY SUPPORT:\u00a0 The AfricanX Trailrun proudly supports The Timothy James Harlow Foundation (TJHF), a non-profit organisation that searches for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.\u00a0 Runners can support the TJHF by making a donation when entering the AfricanX Trailrun online.\u00a0\u00a0This year AfricanX entrants have the opportunity to get more involved by suggesting a candidate and\/or cause that they\u2019d like the TJHF to support.\u00a0 Suggestions can be sent to entries@stillwatersports.com<\/p>\n
PLEASE NOTE:\u00a0 The event organisers will at all times adhere to Government Regulations regarding COVID-19.<\/p>\n
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Follow us on Twitter: @runtheafricanx \/ @StillwaterTrail<\/p>\n
For additional information on the AfricanX Trailrun please visit www.stillwatersports.com, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d Always a contender in the Women\u2019s Team category, well known Stellenbosch based trail runner Chantel Nienaber has signed up for a new challenge at AfricanX (taking place at the Houw Hoek Hotel the weekend of 26 \u2013 28 March 2021)\u00a0by teaming up with event newcomer and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[3107,2771,8756,8757],"class_list":["post-41124","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-more-sport","tag-africanx","tag-africanx-trailrun","tag-nienaber","tag-visser"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41124","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41124"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41124\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}