Now in its sixth year the fun and challenging Pick n Pay Mathaithai Trail Run 2017 on Saturday, 23 September, features a 5km family run, a 10km trail run and the mainstay run; the 25km Tshufi Hill Challenge. On Sunday, 24 September, the Pick n Pay Mathaithai Mountain Bike Race 2017 gives cyclists a choice of 4 distances; 5km, 10km, 20km and 45km, on trails and tracks through the impressive bushveld adjacent to Lebone II College.
The Mathaithai event promises to be a festival weekend, offering something for both experienced and novice athletes, and a fun time out for the whole family.
Mathaithai Trail Run & MTB Race
Sat Sep 23, 07:00 - Sun Sep 24, 18:00
Lebone II - College of the Royal Bafokeng
ABOUT
The Pick n Pay Mathaithai Trail Run & MTB Race 2017 will take place on Saturday, 23 September and Sunday, 24 September at Lebone II College outside Rustenburg.Now in its sixth year the fun and challenging Pick n Pay Mathaithai Trail Run 2017 on Saturday features a 5km family run, a 10km trail run and the mainstay run; the 25km Tshufi Hill Challenge. On Sunday the Pick n Pay Mathaithai Mountain Bike Race 2017 gives cyclists a choice of 4 distances; 5km, 10km, 20km and 45km, on trails and tracks through the impressive bushveld adjacent to the school.
The Mathaithai event promises to be a festival weekend, offering something for both experienced and novice athletes, and a fun time out for the whole family.
VENUE
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Rustenburg – Lebone means “light” in the Setswana language and Lebone II – College of the Royal Bafokeng was named after its founder, former Kgosi (King) Mollwane Lebone Boikanyo Molotlegi II, chief of the Royal Bafokeng Tribe of South Africa. The school and its sprawling grounds are as majestic and impressive as the name suggests and this spectacular place of learning is the venue for the Mathaithai Trail Run.
For the past five years the Mathaithai event has been a fund raising effort by the school. It has turned into a major attraction in the area and the run and mountain bike challenge is set to be even bigger and better in 2017.
TRAIL RUN EVENTS
23 SEPTEMBER
25km TSHUFI HILL CHALLENGE
The 25-kilometre route takes runners from bushveld through gum plantation to spectacular indigenous forest and on up to the very top of Tshufi Hill, which affords fantastic views. The trail is mostly a single track and is highly technical in parts due to gradient, boulders and loose gravel. For experienced runners only.
The Tshufi Hill Challenge starts at 07h00.
Categories: Open, Vet (40+), Oldest Runners
10km TRAIL RUN
The trail run takes runners via a well-worn path through indigenous bush veld that surrounds Lebone II College, through gum plantation to spectacular indigenous forest, heading for high ground above the school and then winding downward toward the main gate.
The Trail Run starts at 07h45.
Categories: Open, Junior, Vet (40+), Masters (50+)
5km FUN RUN
The 5km Fun Run is ideal to run or enjoy as a family walk. The easy trail takes you through the indigenous bushveld that surrounds Lebone II College and is suited to junior runners and those out to enjoy the beauty of the area on a leisurely stroll.
The Fun Run starts at 08h00.
Categories: Open
25km TSHUFI HILL CHALLENGE
The 25-kilometre route takes runners from bushveld through gum plantation to spectacular indigenous forest and on up to the very top of Tshufi Hill, which affords fantastic views. The trail is mostly a single track and is highly technical in parts due to gradient, boulders and loose gravel. For experienced runners only.
The Tshufi Hill Challenge starts at 07h00.
Categories: Open, Vet (40+), Oldest Runners
10km TRAIL RUN
The trail run takes runners via a well-worn path through indigenous bush veld that surrounds Lebone II College, through gum plantation to spectacular indigenous forest, heading for high ground above the school and then winding downward toward the main gate.
The Trail Run starts at 07h45.
Categories: Open, Junior, Vet (40+), Masters (50+)
5km FUN RUN
The 5km Fun Run is ideal to run or enjoy as a family walk. The easy trail takes you through the indigenous bushveld that surrounds Lebone II College and is suited to junior runners and those out to enjoy the beauty of the area on a leisurely stroll.
The Fun Run starts at 08h00.
Categories: Open
MTB EVENTS
24 SEPTEMBER
45km MATHAITHAI CHALLENGE
The 45 kilometer marathon race is regarded as a fast race with only 600 meters of total vertical ascent. The race starts and finishes at Lebone II College and the route covers dirt roads, jeep tracks and some exhilarating single track on both the northern and southern side outside the school premises. For experienced cyclists only.
The Mathaithai Challenge starts at 07h00.
Categories: Open
20km LET'S GET LOST RIDE
The 20 km Let's Get Lost ride is safe and not too technical and is suitable for experienced riders and fit novices that want to experience cycling in the bush.
The Let's Get Lost ride starts at 07h05.
Categories: Senior Open, Junior Open
10km FUN RIDE
The 10 km Fun ride is safe and non-technical and is suitable for novices who want to experience cycling in the bush.
The Fun ride starts at 07h30.
Categories: Senior Open, Junior Open
5km JUNIOR RIDE
The 5 km Junior ride is safe and non-technical and is suitable for young riders and those who want to enjoy a family ride.
The Junior ride starts at 07h45.
Categories: Junior
45km MATHAITHAI CHALLENGE
The 45 kilometer marathon race is regarded as a fast race with only 600 meters of total vertical ascent. The race starts and finishes at Lebone II College and the route covers dirt roads, jeep tracks and some exhilarating single track on both the northern and southern side outside the school premises. For experienced cyclists only.
The Mathaithai Challenge starts at 07h00.
Categories: Open
20km LET'S GET LOST RIDE
The 20 km Let's Get Lost ride is safe and not too technical and is suitable for experienced riders and fit novices that want to experience cycling in the bush.
The Let's Get Lost ride starts at 07h05.
Categories: Senior Open, Junior Open
10km FUN RIDE
The 10 km Fun ride is safe and non-technical and is suitable for novices who want to experience cycling in the bush.
The Fun ride starts at 07h30.
Categories: Senior Open, Junior Open
5km JUNIOR RIDE
The 5 km Junior ride is safe and non-technical and is suitable for young riders and those who want to enjoy a family ride.
The Junior ride starts at 07h45.
Categories: Junior
OTHER | T'S & C'S
KINDLY NOTE THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDS THE MATHAITHAI EVENT
For more information: Herme Visser 074 583 7456 | Kelebone Phalane 078 196 0042
REGISTRATION:
TRAIL RUN EVENTS 22 September - 16h00 to 19h00 | 23 September - 06h00 - 07h00
MTB EVENTS 22 September - 16h00 to 19h00 | 23 September - 09h00 - 12h00 | 24 September 06h30 to 07h30
Day Entries are available for all events. R20 surcharge on the day for 10km and 25km trail race entries.
VERY IMPORTANT:
TRAIL RUN EVENTS Please remember that hats, sunscreen and tekkies are essential. Water points are on the route. Medals for all participants.
MTB EVENTS A suitable Mountain bike is essential. "No helmut, no ride" policy applies. Water points are on the route. Medals for all participants.
MATHAITHAI FESTIVAL:
Come and spend the day at the Mathaithai festval!
Food and Beverages will be for sale.
A variety of vendors and exhibitors will be present, with running and biking-related merchandise.
Children's entertainment will be provided.
Spot prizes and lucky draws will be given out throughout both days.
CAMP SITES: 22 & 23 SEPTEMBER
Non-electrified camp sites are available on the sports field for the nights of 22 and 23 September.
The camp sites cost R50 each, regardless of whether you book for one night or two nights.
Only tents are permitted - no more than 4 people per site.
Toilets and showers are available at the school.
No alcohol is permitted on the school property.
For more information: Herme Visser 074 583 7456 | Kelebone Phalane 078 196 0042
REGISTRATION:
TRAIL RUN EVENTS 22 September - 16h00 to 19h00 | 23 September - 06h00 - 07h00
MTB EVENTS 22 September - 16h00 to 19h00 | 23 September - 09h00 - 12h00 | 24 September 06h30 to 07h30
Day Entries are available for all events. R20 surcharge on the day for 10km and 25km trail race entries.
VERY IMPORTANT:
TRAIL RUN EVENTS Please remember that hats, sunscreen and tekkies are essential. Water points are on the route. Medals for all participants.
MTB EVENTS A suitable Mountain bike is essential. "No helmut, no ride" policy applies. Water points are on the route. Medals for all participants.
MATHAITHAI FESTIVAL:
Come and spend the day at the Mathaithai festval!
Food and Beverages will be for sale.
A variety of vendors and exhibitors will be present, with running and biking-related merchandise.
Children's entertainment will be provided.
Spot prizes and lucky draws will be given out throughout both days.
CAMP SITES: 22 & 23 SEPTEMBER
Non-electrified camp sites are available on the sports field for the nights of 22 and 23 September.
The camp sites cost R50 each, regardless of whether you book for one night or two nights.
Only tents are permitted - no more than 4 people per site.
Toilets and showers are available at the school.
No alcohol is permitted on the school property.
DIRECTIONS
Mathaithai Trail Run & MTB Race
Lebone II - College of the Royal Bafokeng
Farm Morgenzon, 261 JQ, Phokeng, 0335, South Africa
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