Runners take to the road for animals
Due to the SPCA being in dire need for assistance lately, it was chosen as the beneficiary and all the proceeds were donated to this organisation.
The Fit to Go Trail Run is a race held in conjunction with the Bagdad Farmers Market, that takes place every second Saturday of the month. The gym showed real compassion last weekend by creating awareness and raising money for White River SPCA.
Due to the latter being in dire need for assistance lately, it was chosen as the beneficiary and all the proceeds, R2 420 in total, were donated to this organisation.
Fifty-two runners chose between the five-kilometre and 10-kilometre trails. Those who were up for a walk, did so on the very manageable single-track.
Magnolia Restaurant, which is involved with White River Trails, a community-based non-profit organisation, has been preparing and maintaining trails over the past year, making the routes available to and safe for the public.
Junior runner, Jake Holland, was able to clinch an easy win when he finished the five kilometres in 34 minutes, 45 seconds.
Billy Van Zyl was the first senior male to cross the finish line after five kilometres in a time of 34:54.
Three minutes later, Hayley Chiney become the first senior female to cross the finish.
Anthony Baird led the 10-kilometre pack and finished four minutes in front of the runner-up, Craig Randall.
For Alexis Badenhorst, local community service occupational therapist, winning is becoming the norm. She convincingly won the 10-kilometre race, more than three minutes ahead of runner-up, Kylie Pretorius.
The next Fit to Go Run is scheduled for September 14.
Registration starts at 06:00 on the airfield in front of the Bagdad Farmers Market and the race starts at 07:00.
As always, walkers are welcome. Members of the public are encouraged to park their cars at Magnolia Restaurant where they can leave their keys. Here you will also find a box should you wish to make a donation to White River Trails.
