Windhoek Light Xtrail

WINDHOEK Light together with Standard Bank, OTB Sport, and Midgard Country Estate are hosting the sixth edition of the Windhoek Light Wild Run on Sunday, 4 August at Midgard Country Estate.

  This event has been added to the Standard Bank Xtrail series, making it the third trail run in the Standard Bank Winter Series.  

Participants have a choice of an 8km or 16km trail in the picturesque and rugged mountains that are the source of the Swakopmund River. 

Event organisers OTB Sport said, “We expect around 350 to 400 people. The start will be a flat route in the game park, so the runners and walkers should see plenty of wildebeest, giraffe, impala, kudu and other game. But there are also some big climbs and beautiful views, so there’s a bit of everything”.   

Water tables are sponsored by Ocnam and will be a welcome relief to participants after hard climbs and pure physical exertion. At the Ocnam tables they will be able to enjoy some well earned sustenance, and take in the views and surroundings.  

The 16km event starts at 8h30 and the 8km event at 9h00.  After the trails contestants will be ale to enjoy some refreshments on sale.

For online entries and race information visit www.otbsport.com.  Online entries close at 12h00 on 30 July, but limited late entries are still possible on 1 August at OTB Grove between 12h00 and 14h00.  More information can be obtained from yvonne@otbsport.com

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