GRAAFF-REINET NEWS — The Graaff-Reinet Running Club was represented at two races this past Saturday, April 29.
Paula and André van Rooyen, Justin Kingwill and Wayne Maspero participated in the Outeniqua Marathon in George.
Paula attempted the 10km race and finished in a time of 1.15.23 while André ran the 21km half marathon finishing in a time of 1.58.09.
Justin Kingwill and Wayne Maspero both participated in the 42km marathon.
This 42km marathon, which starts at the George Sports Club, is considered a hidden gem on the South African race calendar as nothing can quite compare to the vista of the soaring Outeniqua peaks mirrored in the tranquil water of the Garden Route Dam.
The race is run mainly along one of Thomas Bain’s passes, dating back to 1867. It tumbles down from Saasveld just outside George and winds its way through magnificent indigenous forests. Atletes run past the deep gorges of the Kaaimans and Silver rivers along old tar and dust roads.
A few 100 metres from the end runners cross the bridge used by the famous Outeniqua Choo-Choo. This little odyssey comes to an end on the grassy banks of the Touws River in the heart of Wilderness.
Justin Kingwill completed the race in a time of 4.19.13 while Wayne Maspero finished in a time of 3.55.35.
Richmond Outdoor Adventure
The Richmond Outdoor Adventure is a mountain bike and running event on farms surrounding the town of Richmond in the Northern Cape.
Three athletes from Graaff-Reinet participated in its 21km trail run this past weekend.
Stefan Steynberg finished in a time of 1.38.26, followed by Lotter van Niekerk (1.51.13) and Elise Steynberg (1.59.38).
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