The unforgiving yet stunningly beautiful Wolkberg Trail Run (WTR) took place over the last weekend. Over 250 runners took part in the two-day race which started and finished on both days at Stanford Lake College.
The WTR made its debut in 2014, and has become one of the most popular races on the trail running calendar. The WTR is a two day stage race through the magnificent Wolkberg Mountains, summiting the highest point in Limpopo, the Iron Crown.
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The first day pushed the runners a gruelling 40 km whilst the second day was 25 km.
On day one, the first three men across the finish line were Bennie Roux, followed by Brian Gardner, ex-Stanfordian, followed by Charl-Stephan Niebaner. However, things changed up a little by the end of the second day and the final podium places for the men were Bennie Roux followed by Charl-Stephan Niebaner, with Brian Gardner finishing third.
The top three female finishers of the race overall were Nicky Booyens, followed by Rizta Fouche, with Donna Greyling taking third.
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The event would not have been possible without the main sponsors; Suunto, ClemenGold, Tailwind Nutrition South Africa and Zwakala Brewery.
Further, thanks is extended to the great photographers who covered the races; Adventure Life – Terence Vrugtman and Reblex photography.
