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Otter African Trail Run 2016 a huge success
The Otter trail run is a run through the hike in a few hours. Last year's record holder Marc Launstein won last year's record in less than 4 hours and beat his own record this year, 15 October 2016.
Robyn Owen smashed the ladies record finishing in 4:49:50. She also came 5th overall.
The Garden Route National Park had its own team enter the race – new Park Manager, Paddy Gordon ran a 10km race (the Dassie) also organised by Magnetic South. Bheki Maphanga, Kyle Smith and Marco Barnado entered the Retto (42,5km). Magnetic South's Mark Collins honoured the Park's trail team with an Award for their constant maintenance of the trail. Victor Cunningham received the Award for the team.
Park Manager, Paddy Gordon says “we are proud of the race and its injection to the economy of not just the Park but other conservation organisations, young people and local businesses.”
We thank all athletes for their support and are looking forward to next year's challenge.
GRNP Retto entrants: Kyle Smith, Bheki Maphanga with Magnetic South's Mark Collins and Marco Bernardo.