{"id":42427,"date":"2021-08-18T18:58:22","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T16:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=42427"},"modified":"2021-08-18T18:58:22","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T16:58:22","slug":"ambassadors-ready-to-run-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-1-day-xperience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/ambassadors-ready-to-run-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-1-day-xperience\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambassadors ready to run the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN ambassadors, Nicholas Rupanga (Kenilworth, Cape Town), Franza Landman (East London), Ashraf Orrie (Plumstead, Cape Town) and Blake Dyason (Hout Bay, Cape Town) are counting down the days to the inaugural THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN<\/strong> 1-Day<\/strong> XPERIENCE <\/strong>that will take place at the much-loved Paul Cluver Wines, Grabouw (Western Cape) on Saturday 18 September 2021.<\/p>\n

South Africa\u2019s premier three-day stage trail run, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN was founded in 2009 and is synonymous with magnificent trails, spectacular views, mouth-watering food, a relaxed atmosphere and great vibe.\u00a0 In 2021 event organisers, Stillwater Sports, announced a national series of events that will take runners to the Western Cape, North-West Province, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n

Having only missed one event, in 2014 due to injury, trail legend Nicholas Rupanga<\/strong> has crossed the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN finish line 10 out of the 11 times.\u00a0 Rupanga finished first in the inaugural event in 2009 with team member Patrick Cox.\u00a0 According to Rupanga the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN is unique.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s a well organised family event that caters for both trail runners and road runners,\u201d says Rupanga.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s great that the event has expanded into a series of events as it will allow AFRICANX runners to explore new trails from province to province.\u00a0 The THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN changed my life and my running career for the best, so I can\u2019t miss any of the events.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe list of things that attracts me to the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN is endless,\u201d says Franza Landman<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u201cFrom the welcoming and well organised registration to the fabulous vibe, efficient, helpful and friendly staff \u2013 it\u2019s just a well organised event.\u00a0 It\u2019s amazing to see proudly South African brands like AFRICANX, THIRSTI and First Ascent align.\u00a0 Without the incredible sponsors it wouldn\u2019t be possible to host the event.\u00a0 We are truly grateful.\u00a0 I don\u2019t want to miss any of the AFRICANX events, the FOMO will be unbearable.\u00a0 I guarantee that once newcomers to the sport have experienced the AFRICANX vibe at the 1-Day event they will want more.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Ashraf Orrie<\/strong> aka Mr O, it\u2019s the pristine trails that attracts him to the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN.\u00a0 \u201cExpanding AFRICANX into a national series of events is a great initiative,\u201d says Orrie.\u00a0 \u201cWe are spoilt in the Western Cape, so it\u2019s great to share the love with the North-West Province, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.\u00a0 I am really chuffed that the 1-Day event will take place in the same region as the 3-Day event.\u00a0 We will still make a weekend of it.\u00a0 I\u2019m looking forward to running some beautiful trails, receiving a great medal and event t-shirt and of course enjoying the really good food.\u201d<\/p>\n

The THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race was Blake Dyason<\/strong>\u2019s first multi day trail run.\u00a0 \u201cAFRICANX will always be special to me,\u201d says Dyason.\u00a0 \u201cI love the team and vibe at this event.\u00a0 Sponsors are important to our sport and it\u2019s amazing to see South African brands like THIRSTI getting behind trail running and becoming part of this community.\u00a0 I am definitely going to try to take part in all the AFRICANX events. \u00a0I look forward to seeing new places and making new friends.\u00a0 I love Paul Cluver, I am fortunate enough to have run and cycled on the farm before. It\u2019s really a beautiful farm. We are definitely in for a treat at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE<\/strong> in September.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT CALENDAR<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day<\/strong> XPERIENCE<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Saturday 18 September 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nVenue<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Paul Cluver Wines, Grabouw (Western Cape)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFormat<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>1-Day Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Format<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Individual Entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fees<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 1<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>6km \/ R100<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 2<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>12km \/ R350<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 3<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>24km \/ R600<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 4<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>42km \/ R950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Saturday 19 \u2013 Monday 21 March 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nVenue<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFormat<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>3-Day Stage Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Format<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Teams of Two Runners (male \/ female \/ mixed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fees<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 1<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>R3600 per runner<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 2<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>R4200 per runner<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 3<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>R4600 per runner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day<\/strong> XPLORE<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Saturday 09 \u2013 Sunday 10 April 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nVenue<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Normandien Farms (Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFormat<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>2-Day Stage Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Format<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Individual Entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fees<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 R2950 per runner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Follow us on Facebook:\u00a0 <\/strong>@ThirstiWater \/ @runtheafricanx\u00a0\/ @stillwatertrail<\/p>\n

Follow us on Instagram:\u00a0 <\/strong>@thirstiwater \/ @runtheAFRICANX \/ @stillwater_trail_running<\/p>\n

Hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #MyAFRICANX #RunTheAFRICANX<\/p>\n

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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<\/a>, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who is THIRSTI?<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

THIRSTI is more than just Natural Spring Water; THIRSTI is a way of life. THIRSTI attracts a young, vibrant market with a thirst for life and authentic experiences.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

THIRSTI started production at the end of 2015 with their iconic Still and Sparkling ranges. 2019 saw the release of the ultimate sports drink, ISOFIT+, and a bold THIRSTI Flavours range was added in 2020.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

With its unique taste, attractive design, and a pH level of 8, THIRSTI has made massive strides in its relatively short time in the market with listings in all major retailers throughout South Africa.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

THIRSTI has a strong focus on event sponsorships across multiple sporting codes and, in 2019, they became the hydration partner to both the Comrades Marathon as well as The Sharks rugby team. Adding to this, was the 2021 announcement of the ASBA Cape Epic official water partnership. <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

For more information about THIRSTI, please visit <\/em>www.thirsti.co.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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