When the Wind Wins: Lessons in Resilience From the UTCT Weekend
Trail running has a way of teaching us lessons we didn’t ask for. Some weekends give us euphoric finish lines and PBs. Others give us windstorms, disappointment, and the strange…
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Run/Ride McGregor 2025 – A Weekend of Trails, Art & Gees
Every September, McGregor turns into a playground for trail runners and mountain bikers as Dirty South Events hosts the legendary Run/Ride McGregor 2-Day Staged Trail Run. For those of…
Running Under the Stars: The Milky Way Marathon 2025
Swapping Stormy Cape Town for the Freezing Karoo We left Cape Town early on Saturday, 28 June 2025, in pouring rain—one of those relentless winter downpours that feels like…
Take Back Our Mountain: The Fight to Reclaim Table Mountain’s Trails
Over 200 runners showed up to reclaim the trail from Long Beach to Scarborough, a clear message: safety in numbers.
WW Tri Trail Run
Paul Cluver Wine Estate An Adventure at the WW X Tri UTCT Llandudno Aid Station Reunion This weekend, the WW X Tri transformed the Paul Cluver Wine Estate in…
The ‘real’ Tankwa Trail Run
Tankwa Karoo Trail Run The Tankwa Karoo Trail Run was more than just a race—it was an experience that combined the beauty of a remote desert, the joy of community,…
The AAC Captain’s Challenge 2024
AAC at Bay 2 Bay 15km & 30 km Captain Who? Hosting the AAC gazebo at Two Oceans If you run for Atlantic Athletic Club, you are eligible for the…
Montagu Trail Festival
9-11 August 2024 Montagu Trail Festival: A Trail Runner’s Dream In the heart of the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, Montagu is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. …
The Ultimate Knysna Adventure
The Knysna Triple Crown Go big or go home, I always say. Often to my regret. But this time, there would be no regrets. Carpe Diem. Seize the day.…
The Tankwa Trail
Multi-Day Trail Run The Thrill of Staged Trail Runs Staged trail runs offer a unique blend of adventure, camaraderie, and endurance. Over several days, runners tackle diverse terrain, from rugged…