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THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE set for Cradle Moon debut!

MyPR: THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE set for Cradle Moon debut!:

The iconic THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN will make its Cradle Moon (Gauteng) debut on Sunday 09 October 2022 in the form of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE. Photo: Chris Hitchcock

“Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money”

The iconic THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN will make its Cradle Moon (Gauteng) debut on Sunday 09 October 2022 in the form of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE.

The perfect introduction to the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE is an “individual entry” event (not teams of two). Runners can look forward to the experiencing iconic trails combined with spectacular views, mouth-watering food, a relaxed atmosphere, and great vibe!

Seen as a hidden gem of Gauteng, Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge offers a unique wildlife experience and is an idyllic venue to host the Race Village of the exciting THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE.

EVENT INFORMATION: THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE

Remember to take in the scenery and enjoy the routes while you “Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money!”

DATE: Sunday 09 October 2022
VENUE: Cradle Moon, Lakeside Game Lodge, Gauteng
FORMAT: 1 Day Trail Run

DISTANCES & ENTRY FEES:
6km / R100.00
12km / R350.00
24km / R600.00

ENTRY FORMAT: Individual Entry

ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 03 October 2022

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For additional information on the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day, 2-Day and/or 1-Day events please visit www.stillwatersports.com, contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com.

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The Wilds: A Sanctuary of Stone and Steel

The Wilds was officially opened to the public in 1938, carved out of the rocky “koppies” (hills) of the Witwatersrand. Unlike the manicured lawns of the city’s more traditional parks, The Wilds was designed to showcase South Africa’s botanical heritage. It is a vertical garden of sorts, featuring steep stone paths that wind through forests of yellowwood trees, proteas, and ancient cycads. At its highest point, the reserve offers one of the most spectacular views of the Johannesburg skyline, where the brutalist towers of Hillbrow seem to rise directly out of the prehistoric-looking vegetation.

However, like many of Johannesburg’s public spaces, The Wilds fell into a period of deep neglect during the late 1990s and early 2000s. As crime rates rose and the city’s maintenance budgets shifted, the reserve became overgrown and was perceived as a “no-go zone.” The waterfalls stopped running, the stone paths crumbled, and the once-vibrant greenhouse became a skeletal ruin. For nearly two decades, this incredible piece of real estate sat largely abandoned, used only by a few brave locals and the occasional film crew looking for a “wilderness” setting within city limits.