Trailblazers can look forward to challenging runs in stunning surroundings with superb views of the mountains, especially Hunters’ Valley and the Ebenezer Dam. The route follows village streets, gravel roads, firebreaks, and singletrack footpaths avoiding the main R71 and R528 roads. The 22km route climbs 687m from 1439m above sea level at the start in Haenertsburg to the top of the Iron Crown, the highest peak in Limpopo at 2126m.

The route takes runners via the beautiful Hunters’ Valley down the mountain. The 10km route is less testing and rises to 1600m above sea level and there will also be a 5km fun run for everyone to enjoy. Money raised will go towards approved Rotary projects including their Preserve Planet Earth project and other community projects.

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Water points will be provided on the route and there will be food and drinks at the start and finish. Registration takes place at the Haenertsburg Clinic from 16:00 to 18:00 on Friday and from 06:00 to 08:00 on Saturday morning. Entries and manual registrations can be done at The Farmyard in Polokwane and at the Lifestyle Centre in Tzaneen on Thursday from 16:00 to 18:00.

The 22km race will start at 07:30 and the cut-off time is 12:30. The 10km race starts at 08:30 and the 5km fun run starts at 08:00. Entries are limited to 200 per race due to the sensitive environmental area of the trail so make sure to enter as soon as possible. Enter on www.myactive.co.za and contact Ann Luther at 082 808 2539 or email [email protected] for more information.