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Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run celebrates a decade of spectacular trail running in 2023!

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Celebrating a decade of spectacular trail running in 2023, adventure seekers can look forward to experiencing trail running at its best on Sunday 04 June when the annual Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run returns to ATKV Buffelspoort.

“We are excited to celebrate the 10th running of the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run in 2023,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “Trail running enthusiasts can look forward to experiencing the best trails on offer in the Magliesberg. The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run caters for runners of all ages and fitness levels. There are four fun-filled events to choose from: +-24km, +-12km, +-8km and a 2.5km kids’ event. Irrespective of the distance entered, expect an exciting on-route challenge.”

“Enter with family and friends and spend your weekends in the outdoors getting fit together,” continues Meyer. “Mountain biking enthusiasts can also join in on the fun be signing up for the North-West Province’s most revered one day mountain bike race, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic that will take place at the same venue the day before (on Saturday 03 June). With ATKV Buffelspoort being a hub of activity, families can look forward to spending the entire weekend outdoors celebrating health and wellness.”

EVENT INFORMATION: Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run

Date: Sunday 04 June 2023
Venue (start & finish): ATKV Buffelspoort

Distances & Entry Fee:

ENTRY FEES: 01 December 2022 – 30 April 2023
Long / +-24km / R395.00
Short / +-12km / R295.00
Fun / +-8km / R195.00
Kids / 2.5km / R100.00

ENTRY FEES: 01 May 2023 – 29 May 2023
Long / +-24km / R415.00
Short / +-12km / R315.00
Fun / +-8km / R215.00
Kids / 2.5km / R100.00

ENTRIES OPEN: 01 December 2022
ENTRIES CLOSE: 29 May 2023

The entry fee includes:
• an official event technical t-shirt to the first 1000 trail runners to enter (and pay)
• medals will be awarded to all finishers
• drawstring bag
• Sponsor gifts

CHARITY SUPPORT: The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run proudly supports The Kindness Collaboration. Founded by Fedhealth and Operation Healing Hands (OHH), The Kindness Collaboration focuses on supporting South Africans who cannot afford quality medical care. Trail runners can make a donation towards the cause when entering the event online.

EXCITING NEWS for Mountain Bikers: Mountain biking enthusiasts can also experience the North-West Province’s most iconic routes by taking on the revered Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic at the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 03 June 2023. Enter via www.stillwatersports.com

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For more information and/or to enter the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run visit www.stillwatersports.com or email entries@stillwatersports.com.

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