{"id":58417,"date":"2024-09-18T19:18:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T17:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=58417"},"modified":"2024-09-18T19:18:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T17:18:06","slug":"crocworld-the-chosen-venue-for-the-2024-sappi-scottburgh-mtb-trail-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/crocworld-the-chosen-venue-for-the-2024-sappi-scottburgh-mtb-trail-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Crocworld the chosen venue for the 2024 Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time in the event\u2019s history, the highly anticipated Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run will start and finish at the exquisite Crocworld Conservation Centre on the KZN South Coast. Competitors are encouraged to book now for the race taking place on Sunday, 22 September 2024, with Crocworld announcing a flat entry rate of R60 per person on the day, and great food and drink specials.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are delighted to have been chosen as the host venue for this fantastic race, and look forward to welcoming the mountain biking and trail running enthusiasts, as well as the many spectators coming out to show their support,\u201d said Crocworld Conservation Centre Manager, James Wittstock. \u201cScottburgh is a popular sporting events destination, and to show our support, we\u2019re setting the entrance fee at a flat rate of R60 per person with no charge for children under three years.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The stunning Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9, based at Crocworld Conservation Centre, will also be running some great food and drinks specials \u2013 for competitors and spectators – from 6am to 4pm on the day. Some of the delectable offerings will include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bacon & egg breakfast rolls<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peanut butter, banana & oats smoothies<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mixed berry & Greek yoghurt smoothies<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Espressos and cappuccinos<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Whey powder chocolate\/strawberry-flavoured milk<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chicken & oven-roasted poke bowls with brown rice & Yakitori sauce<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bacon, avo, feta & olive panini & chips<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crumbed chicken burger\/saucy beef burger & chips<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chicken nuggets & chips (kiddies)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assorted cold drinks<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assorted beers & ciders<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Boujee alcoholic slushies (watermelon & malibu | lemon-lime & tequila)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Heineken Silver on tap<\/span><\/p>\n

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2024 Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run Details<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trail Running Events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start: 7am<\/span><\/p>\n

Routes: 5km | 12km<\/span><\/p>\n

Costs: R110 for 5km | R200 for 12km<\/span><\/p>\n

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MTB Events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start: 8.30am<\/span><\/p>\n

Routes: 12km | 20km | 45km<\/span><\/p>\n

Costs: R200 for 12km | R230 for 20km | R300 for 45km<\/span><\/p>\n

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Entries<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pre-entries Close: 18 September 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

Late Entries Close: 6am at Crocworld on 22 September 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

Websites: www.wardevents.co.za<\/a> | www.myactive.co.za<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

*The first 200 pre-entries receive a garment and goodie bag, so book now!<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: events@wardevents.co.za<\/a> | 082\u00a0492 1955<\/span><\/p>\n

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Event organiser, Dave Ward, extended his thanks to Crocworld Conservation Centre for hosting the event, and all the other stakeholders who are making the event possible: \u201cWe\u2019d like to also thank the landowners who have graciously given us permission to use their picturesque properties on the KZN South Coast. We would also like to thank all sponsors including Sappi our primary sponsor, together with Premier Hotels & Resorts \u2013 Cutty Sark, Hyundai, Ward Events and MRK Wellness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fish Eagle Caf\u00e9 has also announced a September Special of deep-fried hake fillet with tartar sauce and chips for R75 and Boujee slushes in watermelon & Malibu or lime-lemon tequila for R65.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about Crocworld Conservation Centre, call 039 976 1103, visit <\/span>www.crocworld.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/span>, or check out \u2018Crocworld Conservation Centre\u2019 on <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/span> and <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For the first time in the event\u2019s history, the highly anticipated Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run will start and finish at the exquisite Crocworld Conservation Centre on the KZN South Coast. Competitors are encouraged to book now for the race taking place on Sunday, 22 September 2024, with Crocworld announcing a flat entry rate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58416,"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":[3260],"tags":[4415],"class_list":["post-58417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling","tag-olivia-jones-communications"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58417","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=58417"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58417\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}