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Karkloof Fast Trails, Friendly Faces
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Have you ever wondered why they call Karkloof South Africa's friendliest and fastest trail race?
Join me, Dean Horwitz, as I sit down with Michael Cunningham, one of the race directors of the renowned Karkloof trail race to take a deep dive into what makes this trail race so special and unique.
Our chat explores the history and evolution of the Karkloof Trail Run, highlighting its unique characteristics, the landscape of the Midlands, and the race's inclusive, friendly nature which sets it apart in the South Africa trail running scene.
Emphasizing accessibility and community, Michael takes us through the logistics that go on behind the scenes, the kind of training that is needed for Karkloof, and how the race village set-up and camping site adds to the friendly nature of the race.
Touching on some of the strategic goals of Michael and his fellow race directors we dive into their plans to attract elite runners through incredible prize incentives while at the same time ensuring they remain a race for every type of trail runner by offering a friendly course layout and a variety of distances.
This episode is a must-listen for all trail runners, not only to discover what goes on behind the scenes of a trail race but also to discover why Karkloof should be right up there on your must-run list.
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