Runners brave rain for scenic Blythedale trail run

More than 160 runners tackled the run on a rainy Sunday, hosted by KZN Trail Running.

Women's 5km winner Kyra-Leigh Cooper-Reed blitzing through alongside the Blythedale beachfront. Photo: KZN Trail Running.

More than 160 runners braved a rainy morning to take on the beautiful Blythedale Trail Run on Sunday.

Hosted by KZN Trail Running, the Blythedale event was the second and last on the North Coast this year following a run in Sheffield in January.

Graham White surrounded by beautiful coastal forest.
Photo: KZN Trail Running.

Lloyd Baker took on the long route.
Photo: KZN Trail Running.

Runners had the opportunity to take on 5km, 11km or 17km routes, which saw them make their way through coastal forest strips with some excellent beachfront vistas throughout the course.

Sibusiso Makhanya cruised through the 17km course.
Photo: KZN Trail Running.

Gareth Arnold was one of 55 runners who took on the 17km run.
Photo: KZN Trail Running.

And despite cloudy conditions, spirits were sunny throughout the morning as the athletes delivered some good times to boot.

Mncedisi Mtsheh ran a blistering 1:21:30 to claim the overall 17km honours, with Suzanne Schaeman topping the 17km women’s leaderboard in 1:53:38.

Sipho Mathebula enjoying a run through the forest.
Photo: KZN Trail Running.

Dominic Furby took the 11km victory in 1:01:58 and Maxine Botha earned the top women’s spot in 1:07:44.

Rounding out the winners on the day were Andile Ndaba (29:01) and Kyra-Leigh Cooper-Reed (34:14) in the 5km event.

Ashley MacLachlan was all smiles during her 17km Sunday run.
Photo: KZN Trail Running.

Find a full list of results and the future calendar of events at kzntrailrunning.co.za.

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