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The Country Club Johannesburg hosts its annual Club to Club run

WOODMEAD – Sports club hosts annual run between its venues.


AUCKLAND PARK – A trail of runners connected Woodmead and Auckland Park during The Country Club Johannesburg’s (CCJ) Club to Club race.

The CCJ hosts this run between its venues annually and this year 136 people took part despite rain on the day.

Runners enjoy the Club to Club race. Photo: Supplied

There were two options to choose from and most runners opted for the longer 24km route that began at the Auckland Park patio and went along the Braamfontein Spruit to wind up at the Woodmead venue’s clubhouse.

Runners make their way to the Woodmead venue. Photo: Supplied

The shorter 14km run began at the trail junction and also finished at the Woodmead clubhouse.

The grass is green and the atmosphere vibrant at the Club to Club run. Photo: Supplied

Despite the wet weather on the weekend, the atmosphere was vibrant and Graham Du Bourg impressed all by finishing the 24km run in just one hour and 44 minutes.

Runners enjoy the fresh air at the Club to Club run. Photo: Supplied

“I call the Club to Club run my baby event because it is one of the things that I started when I started working at CCJ,” said Claudia Richards, who is sports manager for both of the club’s venues.

Runners arrive at The Country Club Johannesburg Woodmead. Photo: Supplied

“We started with only 12 runners that first time and this year, considering it was pouring with rain, still 136 people came out. It was actually just the most perfect conditions for the event and everyone had a really great day. Everyone came out smiling from ear to ear and enjoyed the incredible Braamfontein Spruit that Joburg has to offer.”

Runners make their way through watery streets on their way to CCJ Woodmead. Photo: Supplied

Details: The Country Club Johannesburg Auckland Park 011 710 6400; Woodmead 011 202 1600.

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