NEWSLETTER

7 FEBRUARY 2018

PDAC results: 84 01:50:15 Groenewald David 85 01:50:15 Russell Sclanders 117 01:55:01 Udal Mike 409 02:16:09 Maria Seele 410 02:16:10 Vivienne O'Carroll 411 02:16:12 Robin Gardner 731 02:29:56 Caroline Clover 898 02:37:45 Samantha Williams 899 02:37:45 Ross Williams

THERE ARE STILL MEMBERS WHO NEED TO PAY THEIR SUBS!

The prices are as follows:

Licence fee: R130

HH membership: R170

If you want both then a total of R 300. PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR PAYMENT

CLEARLY – NAME + S&L.

PLEASE ALSO PRINT OUT, COMPLETE AND GIVE THE KZN LICENCE FORM TO

STEPH.

Bank: FNB Account Holder – Hilton Harriers

Branch: Boom Street Branch Code: 221-325

Account type: Cheque Account number: 50950200193

Reference: Your Name/Subs

Media Release: 2018 Comrades Marathon Route Changes and Official Distance

The official distance of the 2018 Comrades Marathon as well as changes to the route have been confirmed by the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA). CMA Race Director, Rowyn James says, “The officially measured and certified distance for this year’s Down Run is 90,184km.”

The 2018 Comrades Down Run will be slightly longer than the previous Down Run route. The 2016 route was 89,208km.”

James has advised that some changes will be effected from the Start at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall. He says, “On race day, our runners will start their epic Down Run journey at the City Hall, running down Chief Albert Luthuli Street, heading east. From there they will continue along Alan Paton Avenue and then contraflow onto the N3 national freeway. From there, they will glide off right onto the Market Road on ramp and then left onto the slip road to CB Downes Road and then follow the traditional Comrades route towards Polly Shortts and onwards to Durban.”

James continues, “Regarding the route into Durban, athletes will follow the N3 under the Tollgate Bridge and then take the new fly-over into David Webster

Street which becomes Bram Fischer Road. From there, our runners will turn left into Samora Machel Road which then becomes Masabalala Yengwa Avenue.”

James concludes, “Runners will then run contraflow in Masabalala Yengwa Avenue and cross to the north bound lane at Battery Beach Road. They will then take the pathway to the left between the bollards, pass the Virgin Active Gym and turn left into the tunnel before Nino’s and onto the field to the Finish Line at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.”

As per the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2010, James has also confirmed that the new finish at Moses Mabhida Stadium aligns with the requirements of the Events Act which necessitated the move to this iconic Durban landmark.”

James has thanked the eThekwini Metro Police and Msunduzi Traffic Police for providing escorts to ensure the safety of the route course measurer, saying, “We are working closely with all traffic and law enforcement officials to ensure the safety and integrity of the event.”

James adds, “Working with the officials at the Moses Mabhida Stadium has been a pleasure. We look forward to ensuring a great race day for both our runners and spectators on Sunday, 10 June 2018.”

For more detailed information and maps of the changes to the start and finish of the route, please visit the Comrades Marathon website: www.comrades.com

A reminder about nominations for the shoe fund – please send these to Steph at harriersweekly@gmail.com. As a reminder, here are the criteria for recipients: i. Not a Hilton Harrier, unless unanimously agreed by the committee that there is a deserving Harrier who qualifies in terms of the other criteria ii. A runner, preference will be given to a person who has run a marathon and has shown interest and intention to run Comrades. This is not an absolute criteria but being a runner is i.e. not someone who wants to take it up iii. Unemployed or earning R3500 per month or less. Consideration will be given to part funding of new shoes in deserving circumstances. iv. Motivated by a Hilton Harrier who vouches that the candidate is a runner, their personal circumstances and earnings v. The person must meet the Shoe Fund Committee.

Calling all Comrades Runners ….

Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg is 6 weeks before Comrades, the perfect time for that last, long

pre-Comrades run.

We’re offering a 10% discount into the GCU62 and SDR30 events for all registered

Comrades runners for the month of January.

Just send us proof of your Comrades entry and we’ll take it from there. You won’t find a

more beautiful route to get that quality Time On Legs!

Visit www.ultratraildrakensberg.com for more information on the events available.

Attention trail and nature lovers! These days our lives are so preoccupied with the tasks of providing and being busy that it’s no surprise that we are constantly trying to jam as much enjoyment and experience into our “off” time as possible. We know that trail running offers this; exercise, fresh air, beautiful scenery and great people. But there are some trail run events that deliver even more… these are the bucket list runs!

Kruger2Canyon, one of KZNTR’s “Big 6”, held from 13th to 15th July is one such event. A 2 day stage trail run based

just outside Kampersrus in Limpopo, it delivers the best of both the bushveld and the ‘Berg (this is the most northern section of the Drakensberg). Runners will be privy to some of the most spectacular scenery that South Africa has to offer, including being routed through a game reserve home to 4 of the Big 5. The new venue for 2018, Franklyn Park, is an exciting new change but won’t mean any major route changes. Franklyn Park is beautifully positioned at the base of Mariepskop with great access to the mountains and the bushveld. The camping ground is set under shady trees on lush green lawns, an idyllic place to rest up after each stage. With the option of either Ultra or Marathon distances to tackle and many different entry options K2C is a race which is accessible to not only the elite amongst us.

Small pricing increase on full package With the change in venue a small increase in the price of the full tented package from R2850 to R2950 and R2350 to R2450 respectively has become necessary. This change in pricing will take place on the 15th of January at 12 noon. Quick Info: Friday 13th - Sunday 15th July 2018 Franklyn Park, outside Kampersus (Limpopo) Day 1: 42km, 25km Day 2: 28km, 17km Registration from 3pm, and race briefing at 7pm on Friday 13th July 2018 Start: Day 1 – 5:30am, Day 2 – 6:30am (both distances) Entry options: 1. Full package – includes all meals and tented accommodation 2. Runner package – excludes meals and accommodation 3. Day runner – excludes meals, accommodation, trophy and race garment 4. Full spectator package – includes all meals and tented accommodation Other: Meals and accommodation can be booked separately. Self-camping accommodation – R150pppn Dinner – R135 Lunch – R100 Breakfast – R80 Sunday Brunch – R120 See you in the bushveld, Lauren, Andrew and the KZNTR Team (www.kzntrailrunning.co.za) Dear Trail Runners and Walkers, For trail, bush and beach loving families, the iSimangaliso Trail Challenge is the event that offers it all! Set in South Africa’s first World Heritage site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, this unique area is one of the most sought after experiential destinations in the country. The event is perfectly positioned in the July school holidays, so it’s the ideal opportunity load up the family and share a warm winter escape packed with bush and beach experiences. Although the iSimangaliso Trail Challenge primarily aims to provide runners with a one-of-a-kind trail running experience, a major focus is placed on the incorporation of spectators! Spectator packages can be booked separately (details below) and not only are they encouraged to partake in Stage 1, the 6km full moon beach run, but there will be a score of other activities on offer. Some of these are free of charge whilst a few will incur a small fee. These include guided game walks, game drives, mountain biking, horse riding and more! The partnership between KZNTR, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the legendary Wilderness Leadership School have added an unequalled quality to the event, contextualising the wilderness areas that participants will experience. For runners jetting into King Shaka from all corners of the country, the airport shuttle will depart the airport on Friday 29th June at 2pm and drop runners off again on Sunday 1st July at approx. 5.30pm (we advise not booking a flight that departs before 7pm; shuttle booking essential – email info@kzntrailrunning.co.za). Quick Info: Friday 29th June - 01st July 2018 Sugarloaf Campsite, Lake St Lucia Estuary, iSimangaliso Wetland Park Stage 1: 6km full moon beach run (open to spectators and family) Stage 2: 37km / 20km Stage 3: 38km / 16km Registration from 3pm, compulsory race briefing at 6pm on Friday 29th June 2018 Start: Stage 1 –7pm (29th June), Stage 2 – 7am (30th June), Stage 3 – 5:45am shuttles depart for 7am start (1st July) Entry options: 1. Full package – includes all meals and tented accommodation. 2. Runner package – excludes meals and accommodation.

(Packages include a compulsory conservation contribution to the iSimangaliso Rare & Endangered Species Programme.) Spectator packages: Accommodation bookings can be made through Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Central Reservations on +27 33 845 -1000 or bookings@kznwildlife.com Meal bookings can be made by mailing info@kzntrailrunning.co.za Breakfast – R85 (kids 50%) Lunch – R120 (kids 50%) Dinner – R150 (kids 50%) MORE INFO & ENTRIES See you on the trails, Andrew, Lauren & the KZNTR Team

Valley View Trail Run

If undulating, technical trails through cliff-lined bushveld gets your heart racing, you can’t afford to

miss the Valley View Trail! With the start / finish nestled on the edge of the Umkomaas River between

Richmond and Ixopo, this will bring out the adventure-seeker in you as you explore the purpose-built,

technical trails.

Sunday 4 February 2018

Valley View Farm, Richmond

20km, 12km, 5km

R100 – R175

Start: 20km – 7am, 12km, 7:30am, 5km, 7:45am

Registration from 6am

Catering, quality coffee & craft beer available.

More info at www.kzntrailrunning.co.za

RACE CALENDER

DATE NAME OF

EVENT

VENUE DISTANCE ORGANISED BY

E-MAIL ADDRESS/CONTACT

NUMBERS

CONTACT

PERSON

TIME

11-Feb

Hillcrest Maratho

n

Cnr Old Main

Road/Hospital Road,

Hillcrest

42.2 km run

21.1 km run/walk

Hillcrest Villagers

AC

C 061 473 2334

lewis@hit.co.za

Peter Burton

05h00

Entries close 04 Feb

11-Feb

Nongoma

Mayoral Race

Kwa Gqikazi

FET

28 km run 10km

run/walk

Nongoma Athletics

Club

C 083 432 9566 B 081 398 5066

mphathiseni.07@gmail.com

Mphathiseni

Manqele

07h00

17-Feb

Emtshezi Race

10 km Emtshezi Development AC

C 082 877 4890 thobz.sibiya@gmail.co

m

Clement Sithole

06h00

18-Feb

Zabalaza Half

Marathon

Cato Ridge

Country Club

21.1 km run

10 km run/walk

Zabalaza Athletic

Club

C 073 225 4146 nonjabulo2.ndlovu@g

mail.com

Bongani Ndlovu

06h00

25-Feb

Maritzburg City

Marathon

Golden Horse

Casino, Pietermaritzburg

42.2 km run

21.1 km run/walk

10km run/walk

Natal Carbineer

s

C 082 491 7679 john@aghall.co.za

John Hall 05h30

Entries close 4 Feb