5 Things to do is a weekly series that highlights 5 events happening around South Africa
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Berg and Bush Great Trek
Tuesday, 11 October – Thursday, 13 October
Location: Emseni camp, KZN
The Grindrod Bank Berg & Bush takes mountain bikers from the top of the Drakensberg escarpment near Harrismith and drops down into Kwazulu-Natal negotiating world-famous single track into the bushveld below into Winterton.
Riders camp along the shady banks of the Tugela river at the famous Em’Seni Camp ready to tackle the next two days of spectacular bushveld riding. With farm-style hospitality and an area rich in history, not to mention incredible riding, you’re guaranteed a proper adventure on your bike!
There’s also a 2-day event over the weekend that is a more sociable and family friendly event than the 3 day trek
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Voet van Afrika Marathon
Saturday, 15 October
Location: Mega Park, Bredasdorp, Western Cape
This year marks the 38th year of the Voet van Africa marathon and it’s going back to the original route. The marathon is a Comrades Qualifier and is a challenging route along tar and dirt roads. There’s a 4km warm up race the night before and a half distance as well.
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SABS Jacaranda City Challenge
Saturday, 15 October
Location: SABS Groenkloof, Gauteng North
The SABS Jacaranda City Challenge consists of a marathon, half marathon and 5km. The marathon is a Comrades qualify and double laps the half marathon route.
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IMPI Challenge #4 Gauteng
Sunday, 16 October
Location: Smuts House, Irene, Pretoria
The IMPI Challenge combines trail running and obstacle courses to give participants a fun and challenging workout. There’s varrying distances for every ability and the festivities continue until 5pm with food, music, free massages and more.
Want to know what to expect? Read Tarryn’s IMPI experience here
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OUTsurance KFM Gun Run
Sunday, 16 October
Location: Mouille Point, Cape Town
One of the largest road races takes place in Cape Town this weekend. Entries are closed for the half marathon and 10k, but you can enter for the 5k on the day
Have a race/event you want to feature or want to share your racing story? Email info@nutreats.co.za
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