Gary Smith of Gauteng was the latest in a string of winners from outside the Province to take the exclusive and popular Powerade and Verbolt sponsored 50km Mont-aux-Sources Challenge at the RNNP on Saturday 10 September. His time was 5:04:37
Second was multiple Comrades runner Wayne Scott in 5:08:44 and third was JP Vorster in 5:09:20. First lady home was Bergville runner Tracey Zunkel in 6:03:38 followed by Judith Geldenhuys in 6:45:44 and Michelle Badenhorst in 6:55:18.
The event, is both a challenge to test runners’ endurance and a fundraiser for the Wildlands Conservation Trust. It is organized by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife staff together with a number of volunteer groups including the Mountain Club of SA. A total of 253 runners, including no less than 70 women, finished in the 10 hour time limit.
Once again a hugely successful Mini-Challenge was held on the preceding Friday for local primary school children. Sponsored by the main event sponsors together with SASKO, this event promotes conservation awareness in the community.
Runners interested in participating in next year’s event should send in their details to Event Secretary, Kim Faure at 072 329 9829 or e-mail montauxsources@yahoo.com. Or visit the Mont aux Sources Challenge website.
