\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The organizers of South Africa\u2019s premier three-day stage trail run, the AFRICANX TRAILRUN <\/strong>that will take place at the exquisite Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape) from Friday 17 \u2013 Sunday 19 March 2023, are calling on all entrants to submit their nominations for the event\u2019s treasured \u2018Sanet Wentzel Spirit\u2019 Award.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe \u2018Sanet Wentzel Spirit\u2019 Award was introduced in the second year of the AFRICANX TRAILRUN (2010) in honour of Sanet Wentzel, an Oudtshoorn based athlete who passed away tragically at the end of 2009,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and founder of the AFRICANX TRAILRUN. \u201cSanet participated in the inaugural event in 2009 and was training for the 2010 event when she was knocked down by a car. The \u2018Sanet Wentzel Spirit\u2019 Award was founded in memory of this fallen athlete. Often the source of many heartfelt tears, the trophy honours the AFRICANX\u2019s most inspirational athletes, athletes who persevere irrespective of the adversity that they face.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe call on all AFRICANX entrants to help us identify this year\u2019s recipient,\u201d continues Meyer. \u201cIf there is one thing that the trail running community is good at, it\u2019s being there for each other. We would like to honour this athlete and show him\/her that they are not alone. You have a trail running family that cares.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Trail runners that have entered the 2023 AFRICANX TRAILRUN Three-Day Stage Race<\/strong> are encouraged to send their nominations to entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a> by Wednesday 15 March.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Launched in 2009, the AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race 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.<\/p>\n<\/a>