More than 725 participants took to the trails at Glen Aggy farm for the annual Glen Aggy Trail Run on Saturday.

The event once again catered for participants of different ages and fitness levels, with distances ranging from a 3km walk to the demanding 23km trail run.

The Glen Aggy Trail Run has been held annually on the farm since 2018 and has developed into an event where serious trail runners can test themselves alongside families and recreational participants.

This year’s turnout of more than 725 athletes reflected that broad appeal.

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Participants could choose between a 3km walk and guided nature walk, a 5km fun run or walk, and the longer 10km and 23km trail runs.

Two new, sturdier water bridges, dubbed the ‘Bull Run’, were among the highlights added to the course this year. Participants could tackle the crossings or opt for the aptly named ‘chicken run’ to bypass them.

In the boys’ 5km, Heinrich Stone claimed first place, while Anja de Wet won the girls’ 5km.

Sizwe Excellent led the men home in the 10km race, while Rochelle Taljaard secured first place in the women’s 10km.

The longer 23km route saw Bonginkosi Mavuso take the men’s title, while Annatjie Paul crossed the line first in the women’s 23km.

There were also honours beyond the individual distance categories.

Carl du Plessis earned the King of the Mountain title, while 10km winner Rochelle Taljaard added the Queen of the Mountain title to her achievements on the day.

Charka was named best waterpoint for the second consecutive year.

The Glen Aggy family thanked the athletes and supporters who attended, as well as the sponsors and waterpoint teams whose contributions helped make the event possible.

Who conquered the shorter distances, who claimed the mountain titles and which waterpoint earned bragging rights for a second consecutive year? Read the full results and highlights in the Highvelder’s printed edition.