{"id":44334,"date":"2022-09-12T18:22:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T16:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=44334"},"modified":"2022-09-12T18:22:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T16:22:38","slug":"trail-runners-in-for-a-treat-at-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-1-day-xperience-this-coming-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/trail-runners-in-for-a-treat-at-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-1-day-xperience-this-coming-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Trail Runners in for a treat at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE this coming Saturday!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Trail runners can look forward to experiencing trail running at its best this coming Saturday 17 September 2022 when the <strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE <\/strong>returns to the picturesque Paul Cluver Wine Estate in Grabouw.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-Day XPERIENCE is the perfect introduction to the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN. Taking the format of an \u201cindividual entry\u201d event (not teams of two), runners can look forward to exclusive access to world class trails, combined with spectacular views, mouth-watering food, a relaxed atmosphere, and great vibe!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur team has been working round the clock to ensure that trail runners will be treated to a fantastic on route experience like no other at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE this coming Saturday,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and founder of the Event. \u201cWe are happy to announce that entries are still open but will be closing soon. There are four distances to choose from (6km, 12km, 24km and 42km) making this the perfect event for trail runners of all fitness levels and experience. Enter now to secure your spot on the start line and prepare to \u2018Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIrrespective of the distance entered, all trail runners are guaranteed to have a jol on route,\u201d says Alfred Thorpe, THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN Route Manager. \u201cThe 6km is family friendly and will mainly feature farm roads with some easy single track. The 12km is also an entry level route, with a total ascent of 250m. Expect some climbing, but nothing too hectic. The 24km route will be on a par with the routes of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day STAGE RACE. Expect a good mixture of technical sections, climbs, farm roads and jeep tracks with a total elevation that ranges between 600 \u2013 800m. The 42km route is for the more hardcore mountain runner. The route is challenging, but doable and will boast a total elevation of 1200 \u2013 1500m. My advice to all entrants is to ensure that you have the correct kit on you. 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TRAILRUN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> <strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"699\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\"><strong>Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"529\">Saturday 17 September 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"529\">Paul Cluver Wine Estate (Grabouw)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\"><strong>Entry Format:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"529\">Individual Entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\"><strong>Format:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"529\">1 Day Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\"><strong>Distance &amp; Entry Fees:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"529\">6km \/ R100.00<\/p>\n<p>12km \/ R350.00<\/p>\n<p>24km \/ R600.00<\/p>\n<p>42km \/ R950.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information on the <strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE <\/strong>routes visit:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/news\/paul-cluvers-iconic-trails-set-to-command-the-spotlight-at-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-1-day-xperience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/news\/paul-cluvers-iconic-trails-set-to-command-the-spotlight-at-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-1-day-xperience\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Facebook:\u00a0 <\/strong>@ThirstiWater \/ @runtheafricanx\u00a0\/ @stillwatertrail<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Instagram:\u00a0 <\/strong>@thirstiwater \/ @runtheAFRICANX \/ @stillwater_trail_running<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #MyAFRICANX #RunTheAFRICANX<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For additional information on the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day, 2-Day and\/or 1-Day events please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stillwatersports.com<\/a>, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email <a href=\"mailto:entries@stillwatersports.com\">entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><u>More about THIRSTI<\/u><\/em><em>: <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>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.\u202fEach 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. <\/em><em>For more information about THIRSTI, please visit <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thirsti.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.thirsti.co.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>For more information about THIRSTI, please visit <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thirsti.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.thirsti.co.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d Trail runners can look forward to experiencing trail running at its best this coming Saturday 17 September 2022 when the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE returns to the picturesque Paul Cluver Wine Estate in Grabouw. 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