The fourth annual Farrarmere Primary MTB and Trail Run will be hosted at the Benoni Country Club on 5 November.
The first of its kind, this community event was introduced in 2014, and attracted an astonishing entries of 600 plus and it has been growing ever since. According to event organiser, Nicolette Peenz, the main focus is to get families active and involved in the sport that is now called “the new Golf” – mountain biking. The two main sponsors – MF Autobody and Pick n Pay Oakfields – have been supporting the school from the start and are also avid cyclists themselves. Various distances are offered to cater for everyone’s abilities and the main races are timed by SS Timing to make the challenge more rewarding. For the MTB there is a 25km and 10km race, plus a 5km family fun ride, as well as a 1km ride for the preschool kids where Mom or Dad are allowed to run with them. The trail run offers an 8km and 5km track which is also timed. Organisers pride themselves on putting together a well organised event while at the same time keeping the focus on the main objective – which is to have fun! All participants receive a race pack and medal and prize giving is always the highlight of the day, with plenty of prizes, trophies and lucky draw prizes to be won.
Farrarmere Primary strives to offer children all possible opportunities in academics, sports and culture and has been voted “Best of Ekurhuleni” for two years running.
Enter online at www.fpsmtbday.co.za – entries close 1 November.
Contact Nicolette on 074 994 2376, fpsmtb@gmail.com, Facebook: Farrarmere Funday BCC.