Sedgefield Striders hosts 21st Tortoise Tuff
The 21st Tortoise Tuff (takes place on Saturday, 10 March 2018 and for the 8th year the host club, Sedgefield Striders, are offering four races:
- 10km | Run and Walk
- 21km | Trail Run
- 30km | Run and Walk
- 2,5km | Fun Run
All the races take place in and around Sedgefield, giving those taking part a grand tour of some of the village’s most beautiful areas.
The flat course of the 10km event has always been popular amongst the ‘speedsters’ of both the running and walking sectors, but the 11Ž2 hrs allocated for the event also attracts those just looking for a gentle run – or stroll – through the Village, around the island, and back again. This race also serves as official ASWD Race Walking Trials to select a team for the SA Road Walking Champs later this year.
Those runners who are a looking for something longer and together the original ‘TUFF” 30km course is just what the doctor ordered. This race covers some of Sedgefield’s most spectacular climbs, drops and flats on both gravel and tar. It is an ideal training run for Two Oceans AND a great ‘target distance’ for those who normally stick to half marathons. Walkers are also welcome for this event but should take note of the 4 hours cut off time.
The Trail Run is presented for the 8th year, and presents a challenging course that includes sections along the beach, through the Goukamma Nature Reserve, and some serious ‘dune work’. Cape Nature‘s co-operation makes it possible for runners to enjoy stunning views and almost untouched trails as a reward for the hard work-out this event will provide for the ever-increasing market of adventure racers.
And of course, the youngsters (and perhaps not-so-fit) haven’t been forgotten with a gentle 2.5km fun run which always attracts great numbers of younger athletes
The timing for the race will be electronic – which in effect means the Athletes will have their time electronically recorded via a microchip as they cross the finishing mat. Please note that this means that the Tortoise Tuff 10km. 30km and trail run are pre-entry events, but entries for the fun run will be accepted on the morning of the race.
All the races will start at the Sedgefield Primary School field. Starting times are:
10km run/walk | 07:15
30km walk | 06:00
30km run | 07:00
21km trail run | 07:10
2,5km fun run| 08:00
Spectators are encouraged to come and support the runners, and there will be food on sale at the school.
Equal prize money is on offer for male and female winners. The winner of the 30km race will win R500, whilst the winning walker in the 30km race will receive R200. Winners of the 10km (run and walk) and 21km Trail run will receive R300 each. Age category prizes are also on offer.
Participants can enter as follows:
– Download an entry form from our website www.sedgefieldstriders.co.za
– Enter online through: www.aswd.co.za
– Alternatively, Sedgefield Tourism office and Tekkie Town branches in the Garden Route will have forms available, as will Top Gear Sport in Meade Street, George.
Registration will take place at Sedgefield Primary School from 17:00 to 19:00 on Friday, March the 10th and from 05:30 on race day.
For more information contact Sarie Exton at:
e-mail: sarie@cordinsa.co.za
mobile: 074 177 6888
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