{"id":223690,"date":"2022-05-05T07:25:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T05:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=115364"},"modified":"2022-05-05T07:25:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T05:25:49","slug":"entries-open-for-thirsti-african-trailrun-1-day-2-day-and-3-day-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/entries-open-for-thirsti-african-trailrun-1-day-2-day-and-3-day-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Entries open for Thirsti African Trailrun 1-Day, 2-Day and 3-Day events!"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/entries-open-for-thirsti-african-trailrun-1-day-2-day-and-3-day-events.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/entries-open-for-thirsti-african-trailrun-1-day-2-day-and-3-day-events.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115365\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115365\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=115365\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"wp-image-115365 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/entries-open-for-thirsti-african-trailrun-1-day-2-day-and-3-day-events.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115365 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/entries-open-for-thirsti-african-trailrun-1-day-2-day-and-3-day-events.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On Wednesday 04 May 2022 entries will open for four THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN events: in 2022 a 2-Day XPLORE in Gauteng, a 1-Day XPERIENCE in the Western Cape and a 1-Day XPERIENCE in Gauteng; and in 2023 the iconic 3-Day STAGE RACE once again in the Western Cape. Photo: Chris Hitchcock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following the wake of a very exciting 3-Day Stage Race (that was hosted in March this year), the organisers of the iconic<br \/>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN are excited to open entries (on Wednesday 04 May 2022) for four THIRSTI AFRICANX events: in 2022 the 2-Day XPLORE in Gauteng, the 1-Day XPERIENCE in the Western Cape and the 1-Day XPERIENCE in Gauteng; and in 2023 the iconic 3-Day STAGE RACE once again in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to open entries for four iconic THIRSTI AFRICANX events,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN. \u201cNot only can runners enter early, and adequately prepare for each event, but entrants also have enough time to find the perfect partner to team up with for the 3-Day STAGE RACE. The 1-Day and 2-Day races can also be used as the perfect \u2018training runs\u2019 for the 3-Day STAGE RACE.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN series of events will treat entrants from across the country to a trail running experience like no other,\u201d continues Meyer. \u201cIrrespective of the event entered, trail runners can look forward to experiencing spectacular trails, amazing views, mouth-watering food and a relaxed atmosphere, not to mention the amazing AFRICANX Vibe. Whether a seasoned trail runner or newcomer to the sport, there is an event for you. Enter early and prepare to experience trail running at its best when you \u2018Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe love the association with health, fitness and nature,\u201d says Michelle Lillico, THIRSTI Head of Marketing. \u201cEach THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN event delivers an enjoyable and rewarding event atmosphere in the most scenic of settings. We can\u2019t wait to be part of the action again and look forward to keeping runners hydrated with our natural spring water and ISOFIT+ Sport Drinks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For a sneak peek at what to expect from the THIRSTI AFRICANX series of events watch the following Teaser Video: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cz1GVhQZ8ZA<\/p>\n<p>EVENT CALENDAR: 2022 THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day, 2-Day and 3-Day Events<\/p>\n<p>1. THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE Date: Saturday 20 \u2013 Sunday 21 August 2022<br \/>Venue: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm (Hartbeespoort, North-West Province)<br \/>Format: 2-Day Stage Trail Run<br \/>Distance:<br \/>Stage 1 \/ +-20km<br \/>Stage 2 \/ +-16km<br \/>Entry Format: Individual Entry<br \/>Entry Fees:<br \/>Option 1 \/ Standard Entry: R2300.00<br \/>Option 2 \/ Standard Entry plus dinner: R2650.00<br \/>Option 3 \/ Standard Entry plus dinner and tent: R2950.00<br \/>Entries Close: Monday 15 August 2022<\/p>\n<p>2. THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE<br \/>Date: Saturday 17 September 2022<br \/>Venue: Paul Cluver Wine Estate (Grabouw)<br \/>Format: 1 Day Trail Run<br \/>Distance &amp; Entry Fees:<br \/>6km \/ R100.00<br \/>12km \/ R350.00<br \/>24km \/ R600.00<br \/>42km \/ R950.00<br \/>Entry Format: Individual Entry<br \/>Entries Close: Monday 12 September 2022<\/p>\n<p>3. THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE<br \/>Date: Sunday 09 October 2022<br \/>Venue: Cradle Moon, Lakeside Game Lodge, Gauteng<br \/>Format: 1 Day Trail Run<br \/>Distance &amp; Entry Fees:<br \/>6km \/ R100.00<br \/>12km \/ R350.00<br \/>24km \/ R600.00<br \/>Entry Format: Individual Entry<br \/>Entries Close: Monday 03 October 2022<\/p>\n<p>4. THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day STAGE RACE<br \/>Date: Friday 17 \u2013 Sunday 19 March 2023<br \/>Venue: Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape)<br \/>Format: 3-Day Stage Trail Run<br \/>Distance:<br \/>Stage 1: +- 24 km<br \/>Stage 2: +- 32 km<br \/>Stage 3: +- 18 km<br \/>Entry Format: Teams of Two Runners (male \/ female \/ mixed)<br \/>Entry Fees:<br \/>OPTION 1: Standard \/ R3600.00 per runner<br \/>OPTION 2: Standard plus dinner \/ R4200.00 per runner<br \/>OPTION 3: Standard plus dinner &amp; tent \/ R4600.00 per runner<br \/>Entries Close: Monday 06 March 2023<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on Facebook: @ThirstiWater \/ @runtheafricanx \/ @stillwatertrail<br \/>Follow us on Instagram: @thirstiwater \/ @runtheAFRICANX \/ @stillwater_trail_running<br \/>Hashtag: #MyAFRICANX #RunTheAFRICANX<\/p>\n<p>For additional information on the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day, 2-Day and\/or 1-Day events please visit www.stillwatersports.com, contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com.<\/p>\n<p>More about THIRSTI:<br \/>THIRSTI is a uniquely sourced natural spring water that is rich in minerals and sourced from two extraordinary locations. Its primary bottling plant was founded in 2015 at a Normandien farm in the foothills of the Klein Drakensberg mountains. In 2021, THIRSTI expanded operations into the mountain basin of Tulbagh, surrounded by exquisite mountains and drained by the Klein Berg River and its tributaries.?Each source has its own state-of-the-art bottling plant where the water is filtered, tested and bottled, ready to be enjoyed by consumers. The THIRSTI product range includes Natural Spring Water, Sparkling Water, Sparkling Flavoured Water and an iconic sports drink, THIRSTI ISOFIT+.<\/p>\n<p>The South African brand proudly partners with the Springboks, Absa Cape Epic, Comrades Marathon, Blue Bulls Company, Sharks Rugby, THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN series of events and the Nedbank Running Club. 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