Athletes brave testing conditions at 2016 Renishaw Hills Trail Run:
There was plenty of festive cheer in the air despite blustery conditions at the 2016 Renishaw Hills Trail Run which took place on Sunday, 4 December.
Now in its fifth year the event is swiftly gaining popularity on the KwaZulu-Natal trail running calendar.
This year, organisers staged a 6 and and 12km race along with their main 18km event.
It meant that runners of varying abilities and ages could get together for some outdoor fun on the same day.
Seasoned trail runner Dean Marais won the men’s 18km race, clocking in a time of 1:45:18 amid heavy winds which swept across the course.
It was a comfortable 15 minutes ahead of second place finisher, Kerry Deamer.
There was no doubt that Marais enjoyed himself out there with time to take in the breathtaking views of the Renishaw Hills valley and the picturesque TC Robertson Nature Reserve along the way.
James McDowell rounded of the podium, 7 minutes behind Deamer.
Claire Weston who has put together some encouraging results this season won from the start to tape in the women’s 18km race.
Brenda McCann put in a heartening performance to finish second, 8 minutes after Weston.
Marie Strydom managed an impressive third place finish.
“It was good to hear people talking about how great the course around the development is,” said Phil Barker, Managing Director of Renishaw Hills Property Investments.
“We are very pleased with the exposure that the development received from the event. It was professionally organised and it was good to see people coming out despite the windy weather,” he added.
Race organiser, Myles Usher from Frothing Beats Events said “I was very impressed with the performances of some of these runners on routes I tried to make as challenging as possible, whilst still including all the amazing single track sections and views that Renishaw Hills has to offer. On behalf of Frothing Beats Events, I’d like to thank Phil Barker and Renishaw Property Developments for the title sponsorship of the event, and the use of their ever improving network of trails.”
The Renishaw Hills Development will hold an open weekend from 16-18 December.
Their show house will be available for viewing between 9-6pm.
For more information contact: 087 135 5555.
Renishaw Hills Trail Run at Scottburgh Full Results:
18km Men
1. Dean Marais 1.45.18
2. Kerry Deamer 2.00.17
3. James McDowell 2.07.14
18km Ladies
1. Claire Weston 2.07.15
2. Brenda McCann 2.18.06
3. Marie Strydom 2.50.23
12km Men
1. Jonathan Stamatis 1.19.06
2. Ricky Hulley 1.21.45
3. John Browett 1.25. 23
12km Ladies
1. Kim Lotz 1.50.13
1. Andy Thomas 1.50.13 Tied
3. Renata Mckenzia 1.51.34
6km Men
1. Gordon Gardner 25.36
2. Peter Booysen 25.37
2. Andrew Wilson 26.39
6km Ladies
1. Kelly Gilliver 30.15
2. Myeza Banothile 30.26
3. Colleen Lotz 34.21
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