The 2022 Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run that will return to the ATKV Buffelspoort (North-West Province) on Sunday 05 June will treat trail runners of all ages to an on-route experience like no other. Consisting of a Long (+-24km), Short (+-12km), Fun (+-8km) and a Kids Event (2.5km), the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run caters for the entire family. “The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run Long Route (+-24km) boasts a 526m ascent. Set in the beautiful Buffelspoort Valley, not many trail running events in and around Gauteng offer such a spectacular variety of trails that include unspoiled bushveld,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “While the terrain includes gravel roads, jeep track, bushveld single track and soft sand at some sections, runners will also have to navigate one or two technical gully sections. The 24km route is designed for the top trail runners in the sport to race against each other on a moderate distance trail. Featuring a good mixture between technical sections and fast runnable jeep track, this route is also ideal for fit and well-conditioned road runners that would like to give trail running a go. The route is not recommended for athletes that are new to running and have not yet done a half marathon on the road.” “The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run Short Route (+-12km) will feature a 218m ascent,” continues Meyer. “This route is designed for the adventurous runner who loves to be outdoors, running in a beautiful natural environment. At times the route will be technical, but safe especially if you don’t rush things down the gully. If you can run 10km on the road, you will have a blast on this route. It is also perfect for runners that are new to the sport of trail running or the sport of running in general. Our advice is to take it slowly through the gully.” “The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run Fun Run (+-8km) features a mild 143m ascent, making it perfect for younger runners and the family as a whole,” confirms Meyer. “This …
Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic 2022 route promises to be both challenging and rewarding!
Mountain bikers are guaranteed to be both challenged and rewarded at the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic that will take place at the ATKV Buffelspoort (North-West Province) on Saturday 04 June 2022. With four events to choose from (a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Fun Ride and Kids Event) the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic is ideal for the entire family. “The Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic caters for mountain bikers of all ages,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “One of the North-West Provinces most revered one day MTB races, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic Marathon consist of a +-65km route that boasts a 1433m ascent. The terrain consists of a good mixture of gravel roads, jeep track, rocky single track, soft sandy sections, technical climbs and downhills. The inclusion of untouched Magaliesberg Mountain trails and indigenous bushveld makes this route one of the most beautiful MTB routes in and around Gauteng and the North-West Province. The ‘Monster Climb’ up Breedts Nek is ready for riders. Ideal for experienced and fit mountain bikers, the Marathon is definitely not recommended as a first time MTB race.” “The Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic Half Marathon consists of a +-31km route that features a 711m ascent,” continues Meyer. “The terrain includes gravel roads, rocky single and jeep track, soft sand at some sections, technical climbs and descents. Although this route does not include the iconic ‘Monster Climb’, riders will have a ‘Mini Monster Climb’ to contend with. The ascent is shorter but steeper than the ‘Monster Climb’ of the Marathon. Most riders won’t be able to ride the entire section as it gets too steep. The racing snakes that are able to ride it will be able to open up a healthy lead. Although it’s not ‘The Monster’, the Half Marathon will be tough, yet fun and is perfect for younger competitors that are wanting to race in a highly competitive environment. It is also perfect …
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K incorporates the N1 in its 2022 route experience!
The organizers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K have announced an exciting new route for the event, taking place on Sunday 15 May 2022, which incorporates new and exciting sections. Starting in Woodbridge Island, Milnerton as per previous years, the route will run into Cape Town, with runners being able to cover the fastest and flattest route ever designed. This will include a 1,7km section of the N1 highway, giving runners a unique perspective of Cape Town, as they make their way to the finish in Long Street, in the city bowl. “We are thrilled to include the N1 highway as part of the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K route in 2022. This inclusion will certainly make the event even more special for every single runner,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RYC Series. “We are the first event to be granted the privilege of running on the N1 for more than a kilometre. We are extremely thankful to the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Provincial Government for this incredible opportunity that is guaranteed to elevate the event experience on Sunday 15 May.” The Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K will once again be a point-to-point race, but this year, with the inclusion of the section on the N1, it will be faster and flatter. Starting at Woodbridge Island in Milnerton, runners will be guided along Marine Drive before looping on the ramp onto the N1. The route will then proceed along the N1 highway until the vibrant spirit of Cape Town’s inner city is reached, with the finish ready to welcome runners in Lower Long Street. The fast flat route combined with the exceptionally strong field of local and international athletes is the perfect recipe for an extremely fast race both in the men’s and women’s category with a definite possibility of new 10km records being set. Meyers adds: “With the best ever field of international and local runners assembled, the new route will certainly encourage them to run world class times. It is …
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Defending Champion, Jesca Chelangat returns to Absa RYC Series in Cape Town!
The 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) CAPE TOWN 10K is fast shaping up to be the most explosive road race in South Africa with the announcement that the Kenyan running star, 2021 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN defending champion, Jesca Chelangat will be back to defend her title. Her addition to the elite field of female athletes makes this one of the highest quality female running fields ever assembled on African soil, for a 10km race. In addition to this exciting announcement, event organisers have also confirmed the following names: South Africa’s Tayla Kavanagh, Lesotho’s National 10k record holder, Neheng Khatala and 2021 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN third place finisher, Diana Chesang of Kenya. “We’re committed to continue adding to the already impressive list of athletes that will toe the line at the 7th edition of the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday 15 May,” confirms Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of SA’s leading 10km road running series. “To say that the women’s elite race is going to be world class and nail biting is an understatement and that is exactly what we want. We are proud to give SA’s elite runners the opportunity to face the World’s best runners here on home soil. We’d like to encourage all South Africans to show their support, either at the event or from their living rooms as the event will be broadcast live on Super Sport.” Meyer adds: “We also want to encourage women of all levels and abilities to enter the event and run with these icons of female running. Show your support for the strength of women in the sport of running in Africa! There are very few sports in the world where the best in the world can line up at the start with athletes of all abilities. Road running is a fantastic sport in that way.” With such an impressive line-up, one can only expect a race of the highest standards on Sunday 15 May. Jesca Chelangat took control of the 2021 race in the final 2km and surged away. In 2022 she will be a marked lady …
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Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #4 powered by PUMA NITRO heads to Newlands this coming Friday!
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) WARM UP RUN #4 powered by PUMA NITRO will take place at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) in Newlands this coming Friday (29 April 2022) at 06:30 and is open to all eager road runners and Absa RYC Series supporters in celebration of the 7th annual Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K that will take place on Sunday 15 May. “The Absa RYC WARM UP RUN powered by PUMA NITRO is the perfect opportunity for the Absa RYC Community to enjoy a bi-weekly 5km run together in the build up to the 2022 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RYC Series. “The first three WARM UP RUNS have been the source of much excitement. We are thankful for the support that we continue to receive from the RYC diehards, but we are also thrilled to have welcomed a lot of newcomers to the WARM UP RUNS. On the last two occasions we’ve been privileged to have a very inspirational 80-year-old runner join us for the 5km run.” “The second last warm up run to be held in Cape Town, WARM UP RUN #4 will take place this coming Friday,” continues Meyer. “The run is open to runners of all ages and is free of charge. The only prerequisite is to ‘bring the gees’. Once your run is completed, be sure to stick around for the lucky draw. There are awesome prizes up for grabs compliments of the event’s footwear and apparel partner, PUMA. These prizes will include (but are not limited to) a PUMA hamper to the value of R 5 000, a pair of PUMA NITRO Running Shoes and a selection of PUMA apparel items. We look forward to catching up with existing friends and making new friends at the Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #4 powered by PUMA NITRO.” The Absa RYC Series recently welcomed the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) as the official health and fitness content sponsor of SA’s leading 10km road running series in 2022. To find out more visit …
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Absa RYC Series teams up with the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in 2022!
Going one step further to help optimise runner performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series in 2022, event organisers are excited to welcome the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) as the official health and fitness content sponsor of SA’s leading 10km road running series which includes the: Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K (Sunday 15 May 2022), Absa RYC DURBAN 10K (Sunday 10 July 2022) and Absa RYC JOBURG 10K (Saturday 24 September 2022). “We are thrilled to welcome SSISA as the health and fitness content sponsor of all three Absa RYC Series events,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RYC Series. “SSISA possesses a wealth of knowledge that is guaranteed to benefit each and every runner, whether an elite or newcomer to the sport. From training programmes to nutritional advice and access to experts, with SSISA’s guidance runners in Cape Town, Durban and Joburg are guaranteed to be ready both physically and mentally come race day.” SSISA’s goal is to optimise the sporting performance and health of all South Africans through the execution, application, and dissemination of science. Since 1994 SSISA, in collaboration with UCT’s Health through Physical Activity and Lifestyle (HPALS) research centre, has been a game-changer in sports performance, sports injury prevention, and promoting healthy living. According to Dr Mandla Moyo, SSISA CEO, the institution aims to positively impact lives, while making SSISA’s services, interventions and expertise accessible to all South Africans. “We strive to educate and guide South Africans to safe and scientifically based exercise principles. Our vision is that our reach will have no boundaries and our impact will be globally meaningful,” says Dr Moyo. “The Absa RYC Series is a great national series that not only promotes health, but also the fun side of exercise and community. What greater opportunity to reach people than through a national event that encourages people …
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Elite Field deepens as more impressive names are announced for the 2022 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K!
The organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series are excited to announce that Isaac Kipkemboi (Kenya), Mogos Tuemay (Ethiopia) and South Africa’s Precious Mashele will join the arsenal of elite athletes that will line up on Sunday 15 May 2022 to take on the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K. “We are excited to add three more exceptional athletes to our 2022 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K line-up,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of SA’s leading 10km road running series. “Our goal is to have the World’s best runners compete against SA’s best on home soil. We are looking forward to an exceptionally fast race both in the men’s and women’s category. Having said this, we still have a few big names to announce before race day. Without letting the cat out of the bag, we also have an exciting announcement regarding the route which we will share soon.” Runner up at the 2021 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 12K, Kipkemboi is the latest edition to the already stellar field announced for race day after the confirmation that defending champion and the 2022 world’s third fastest 10km runner, Daniel Simiu Ebenyo (Kenya) and Uganda’s female superstars, Stella Chesang and Mercyline Chelangat will be returning to the Mother City. Although Kipkemboi had to settle for second behind Ebenyo in the 2021 race which was the last to feature a 12km distance, before the race became a 10km distance in 2022, it did earn him an entry into this year’s N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon, one of the most prestigious races on the global calendar. Kipkemboi finished 7th in 61:40 in atrocious conditions in only his second half marathon. In October 2021, Kipkemboi debuted over the 21.1km with a 6th place in Nairobi. Although a relative newcomer to the global racing scene, Kipkemboi caught the eye of the road running fraternity after his runner up spot in the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 12K in 2021. Prior to that and his 6th place in Nairobi, Kipkemboi had quietly been moving through the ranks. …
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Dis-Chem set to offer FREE Rapid Antigen tests to all unvaccinated runners at all Absa RUN YOUR CITY events in 2022!
The organizers of South Africa’s award-winning road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series, are excited to announce that in continuing its partnership with Dis-Chem Pharmacies in 2022, the events will once again offer free Rapid Antigen tests to all non-vaccinated runners. As published in the Government Gazette on 22 March 2022, the latest Covid-19 Protocols with regard to events clearly state that entrants either need to be fully vaccinated or present a negative Covid-19 Certificate obtained no more than 72 hours before the date of the event. This test must be recognized by the World Health Organization. “We are excited to once again partner with Dis-Chem Pharmacies as the official healthcare partner of the Absa RYC Series in 2022,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RYC Series. “We are happy to confirm that, with Dis-Chem Pharmacies as our partner, the event will cover the full cost of the rapid antigen test. To make the process as convenient as possible for the non-vaccinated runners, the test will be conducted by Dis-Chem professionals at Race Pack Collection for all events. We are excited to return to actual events and can’t wait to welcome runners to the start line in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg ready to #RunYourCity.” “Rapid antigen testing is useful in specific contexts, such as these, always with the aim of reducing the transmission of COVID-19. Timely and accurate diagnostic testing will allow us to rapidly identify the presence of COVID-19 which will contribute to a safe racing environment for all participants,” says Lizeth Kruger, clinic executive at Dis-Chem Pharmacies. EVENT INFORMATION: 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Revolutionizing the sport of road running since 2015 with the introduction of the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K, the Absa RYC Series comprises three unique mass participation road running events that also includes the Absa RYC JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016) and …
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Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run equate to the perfect family affair!
Families can look forward to an action-packed weekend on the trails at the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run that will return to the ATKV Buffelspoort (North-West Province) on Saturday 04 June and Sunday 05 June 2022 respectively. “Active families are in for a treat in June,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “Taking place on the Saturday (04 June), the annual Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic caters for mountain bikers of all ages and fitness levels. For the serious mountain bikers there is the Full and Half Marathon. For those riders that are looking for bragging rights, there is only one event to enter if your goal is to ‘Conquer The Monster’. Both events, however, boast spectacular routes with amazing views.” “For those mountain bikers that are just looking for a fun day out, the Fun Ride has your name on it,” continues Meyer. “It’s also the perfect event to enter with the kids. The event that generates the most excitement, the Kids Event, will be a fantastic source of entertainment for junior mountain bikers, parents and spectators a like.” “The fun will continue on Sunday (05 June) at the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run,” adds Meyer. “With a Long, Short and Fun Run to choose from, trail runners will be spoiled for choice. There is also a 2.5km Kids Event for SA’s up and coming junior stars. Moms and dads are more than welcome to accompany their youngers on the 2.5km route.” In closing: “The action does not stop at the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and/or Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run. After a fun filled day, families will still have a host of fun activities to choose from at the ATKV Buffelsport including swimming pools (warm and cold water), jacuzzis, super tubes, trampolines, golf, adventure miniature golf, volleyball, squash and tennis to mention just a few. Mountain bikers and trail runners can look forward to an action-packed weekend away with their loved ones.” EVENT …
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Female Running stars announced for the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Following the recent announcement of Daniel Simiu Ebenyo (Kenya), one of the world’s leading male stars, the organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series have announced the participation of two global female super stars: Stella Chesang and Mercyline Chelangat (both from Uganda) at the 7th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday 15 May 2022. Chesang and Chelangat will return to South Africa after a very successful (and exciting) display of racing at the 2018 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Having these two athletes back in SA to run in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is really exciting both for the event and the sport of road running in SA and Africa – they are two of the super stars of international road running!” said Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and founder of SA’s leading 10km road running series. “Our goal is to have the World’s best runners compete against SA’s best on home soil, and ensure the event is a truly international event. Having Stella and Mercyline run in the Cape Town event is enormously exciting!” Chesang won the 2018 Commonwealth Games 10 000m title. Shortly after this victory, Chesang made her SA debut when she took on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 12K. A surprising upset saw her being beaten by Jackline Chepngeno (Kenya) at this event. Chesang returned to South Africa in October that year, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series bug had clearly bitten, to smash a stellar field in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K with a winning time of 31:14, smashing both the women’s course record and the Ugandan National 10km record, while coming within one second of the SA All Comers record. This was also a 30 second improvement on her personal best. Picking up where she left off in 2018, in 2019 Chesang set personal bests in the 5000m (15:00.72), 10 000m (31:38.70) and over 12km (38:09 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 12K). After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid Pandemic, and the birth of her son in April 2020, Chesang …