Kings Beach was host to Nelson Mandela Bay’s very first PUMA Trail Run on Sunday, 31 January 2016.
Forming part of the action of South Africa’s largest off road triathlon, the Fedhealth XTERRA, the PUMA Trail Run incorporates the XTERRA trail run routes. Runners could choose between a 6km and 10.2km route that encapsulated the true beauty of Port Elizabeth.
Alexia Loizou gave the ladies a run for their money completing the 10.2km PUMA Trail Run in a well-deserved time of 45 minutes 44 seconds. “I’ve taken part in XTERRA in Grabouw, Buffelspoort and even in Durban many years ago,” says Loizou. “I haven’t taken part lately due to injury. It’s great that XTERRA has now come to Port Elizabeth. I decided to enter the PUMA Trail Run as my road back to XTERRA. The race was lovely and very well marked. Next year I’m hoping to take part in the XTERRA Full.” Jane Barnard came in second, while Odessa Perelson finished third.
Sonia Dupper was the lady to beat in the women’s 6km PUMA Trail Run, completing the route in 38 minutes 56 seconds. “We made a family weekend of it,” says Dupper. “My daughter took part in the XTERRA Kids race on Friday, while my husband took part in the XTERRA Full yesterday. The 6km PUMA Trail Run was lovely. As a woman it was nice to be able to run in places where we cannot run on our own.” Gail Willmott came in second, while Angie Sampson finished third.
Next on the PUMA Trail Run calendar:
Grabouw (Western Cape)
Date: Sunday, 21 February 2016
Venue: Grabouw Country Club
Distance & Entry Fee: 6km / R120
12km / R180
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For further information or to enter the PUMA Trail Run contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045, email [email protected] or visit www.stillwatersports.com
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Issued by: NEWSPORT MEDIA
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