Trail Running

5 11, 2024

Internationals Excel in Iconic Klein Karoo Trail Run

By |2024-11-05T15:48:48+02:00November 5th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Internationals Excel in Iconic Klein Karoo Trail Run

The Dryland Traverse has long been a semi-secret, core, trail running event. It boasts three full stages and a Prologue through the iconic Cango Caves, with the renowned warm hospitality which defines Dryland Event Management along with its loyal partners, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all participants. Plus, it features one of the wildest Saturday [...]

19 10, 2024

Trail Runners Revel in Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Crowds

By |2024-10-19T15:39:20+02:00October 19th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Trail Runners Revel in Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Crowds

1 200 trail runners started the three Cape Town Trail Marathon events on Saturday, 19 October 2024, joining nearly 7 000 road runners on the start and finish lines of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The athlete numbers were swollen by friends and family members cheering their favourites on. All this combined to create a festival of [...]

8 10, 2024

Simpson and Tarboton Defend their Otter TERREX Trail Titles

By |2024-10-08T13:33:43+02:00October 8th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Simpson and Tarboton Defend their Otter TERREX Trail Titles

Robbie Simpson made it two in a row with a drama-filled victory at the Otter TERREX Trail, presented by EasyEquities, at Storms River - on Saturday 5 October - while Bianca Tarboton delivered the performance of the day in winning the women’s contest. Words by Stephen Granger Super-Scot Simpson became only the fourth athlete to [...]

28 05, 2024

Douglas Pickard Wins 2024 MUT Miler by UTMB

By |2024-05-28T09:49:23+02:00May 28th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Douglas Pickard Wins 2024 MUT Miler by UTMB

On Saturday, 25 May, Douglas Pickard and Maria Marincowitz along with 45 other MUT Miler athletes conquered a tough 100 Mile course through the Outeniqua Mountains. The flagship MUT by UTMB distance runners were joined by nearly 2 000 fellow trail runners on their quest to complete one of six race distances. Such is the nature [...]

21 05, 2024

2024 Edition of the MUT by UTMB Set to Break Records

By |2024-05-21T14:54:30+02:00May 21st, 2024|News|Comments Off on 2024 Edition of the MUT by UTMB Set to Break Records

The 2024 edition of MUT by UTMB will see a record field of nearly 2 000 trail runners taking part across six distances and three days this weekend. The action gets underway when the 100-Miler starts on Friday afternoon; before Saturday, 25 May, hosts the 100-, 60-, and 42-kilometre races ahead of Sunday’s 25- and 11-kilometre [...]

20 02, 2024

MUT by UTMB Gives Back to the Garden Route Trails

By |2024-02-20T16:05:38+02:00February 20th, 2024|News|Comments Off on MUT by UTMB Gives Back to the Garden Route Trails

MUT by UTMB is rooted in the George community. Born from the local trail running community the event continues to support the region’s trail building and maintenance programmes. Garden Route Trail Running, in particular, has been the primary beneficiary of this relationship. The trail organisation has received R110 000 from the event in 2023 and will [...]

22 11, 2023

MUT by UTMB Celebrates Green Friday by Donating to the Trails

By |2023-11-22T16:36:06+02:00November 22nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on MUT by UTMB Celebrates Green Friday by Donating to the Trails

Thanksgiving may be an American tradition, but it presents a great opportunity for everyone to take stock and appreciate what they have. For trail runners this extends to health, fitness and a pristine environment in which to practice their passion. That is why MUT by UTMB are opting out of Black Friday and promoting Green [...]

21 11, 2023

AVIS Partners with Dryland Event Management

By |2023-11-21T10:48:46+02:00November 21st, 2023|News|Comments Off on AVIS Partners with Dryland Event Management

AVIS Car Rental is arguably the most recognisable name in vehicle rental market, with its red and white logo easily identifiable at airports both in South Africa and around the world. From the world's first airport car rental location in 1946 – at Willow Run Airport, Detroit, USA – to over 5,000 locations in 165 [...]

14 10, 2023

Samantha Reilly Wins 2023 Cape Town Trail Marathon

By |2023-10-14T15:24:09+02:00October 14th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Samantha Reilly Wins 2023 Cape Town Trail Marathon

Samantha Reilly won her biggest trail title at the 2023 Cape Town Trail Marathon; on Saturday, 14 October. The Cape Town local was joined atop the 46 kilometre distance podium by Daniel Claassen, who defeated Kane Reilly to earn his first victory in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon’s trail race. In the half-marathon distance, Siboniso [...]

12 10, 2023

Cape Town Trail Marathon Kicks off Long Weekend of Mother City Running

By |2023-10-13T13:05:36+02:00October 12th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Cape Town Trail Marathon Kicks off Long Weekend of Mother City Running

The Cape Town Trail Marathon, is more than a trail run. It combines with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to create a festival of running in the Mother City. A celebration of the beauty of Table Mountain and the healthy lifestyle the massif at the heart of the city inspires. As with the road race, [...]

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