Hazyview – The annual Vodacom Hippo Hollow MTB Race and Trail Run took place again over the past weekend on the scenic grass banks of the Sabie River at Hippo Hollow Country Estate and Elephant Whispers Sanctuary in Hazyview, Mpumalanga hosted by legendary Sunshine Events.

Runners and riders descended on the the small town on the well-known Panorama Route for what is is one of the most memorable races that they will ever embark on – the opportunity to ride & run in a elephant sanctuary and then through a busy world class restaurant while diners were sipping on hot coffee and reading the morning newspaper.

Nico Bell took 1st place in the 60km men’s division with Bernice van Wyk taking honors for the ladies 60km race. There was also a Engen King & Queen of the Mountain award which both riders also took. See the complete race results here with race day photos below that…

Race Results:

The annual Hippo Hollow Schools Trophy

                                                  Summerhill Prep School

60km

40km

19km

The King & Queen of Mountain

As always, ShowMe Nelspruit and their new branch, ShowMe Hazyview was there to catch the action! Check out the photo gallery here…

Photo Gallery:

Vodacom Hippo Hollow - Venue

74 Photos

Vodacom Hippo Hollow - Trail Run

27 Photos

Vodacom Hippo Hollow - MTB Race

315 Photos

Vodacom Hippo Hollow - Prize Giving

39 Photos

King & queen of the Mountain