Comment's from some of those who have visited us in the rugged remote north-east Cape mountains for a special weekend of thin air, fun, reflection, comaraderie, running.....and snow, sometimes.
"You really seem to have got the perfect mix between professionalism, fun and Comraderie that so many other trail races just don't quite crack."
"The Rhodes Run remains probably the most beautiful, best organised run of them all."
"I think your positive attitude filters down to everyone involved in the race, including the runners themselves.
The comrade along the way, not always evident in other trail runs is such a special part of Rhodes."
"100% tougher than what I expected"
"The koeksisters were so delicious and the schnapps so welcome."
"There is something special about African snow, I am not sure what it is, but it is magical. It transforms places and people and in this case turned a great event into something truly outstanding."
"No runner can run Rhodes and not be changed for the rest of his or her life!!"
"I regard it as an honour and privilege to be part of such a unique experience."
"You haven't run in South Africa if you haven't done Rhodes."
"I did not realise how tough the route would be"
"The sherry adds a nice touch to the tradition of the race."
"I heard a quip going up Mavis bank. This one guy said "Ish, maar dit is darem ‘n k-k heuwel" and the retort was "Met ys, broer met ys"
"I enjoyed the tough race greatly and was knocked out at the route, the scenery and the organization."
"Ek moet eerlik erken dat op ‘n stadium teen die berg op het ek my self belowe NOOIT weer nie, maar teen die tyd dat ek klaar gestort het, het ek al begin wonder waar ek weer ‘n kaartjie sal kan kry."
"This is a really special event and it soon became clear to me that you guys are also making a tremendous effort to uplift the community and to make the event count for something in other people's lives."
"Was regtig ‘n ervaring wat ek altyyd sal onthou en voel baie bevoorreg om deel te kom wees van die dag!"
"Superb, well-organised event. Great route, super water tables and very slick and efficient organization. It was an absolute honour to run your race."
"New trail section together with the snow on the hillside as we descended was particularly welcome and enjoyable."
"The new little kink in the route made the race very challenging, but then "life is tough in Africa"
"Well organized, tremendous spirit and not so easy."
"Dit is ‘n "once in a life time" geleentheid, en ek hoop om dit weer te kan doen volgende jaar."
" Sneaky little hill at the end"
"After 10 years still a bitch."
"Wow! Something else. Tough. Well organised"
"I was truly humbled by this race. It was much more than I expected, as a novice, but magnificent"
"Moer lekker."
"@##ed up - it's not a joke, I'm @##ked."
"Fantastic, should have done this long ago in my life."
"Didn't like the second off road section"
"Very tough. Not for the faint hearted"
"What a privilege to run in such a spectacular place!"
"Really appreciated the effort everyone put into the organisation and presentation of the event! YOU ALL made it special and I certainly appreciate the work that went into it and your meticulous attention to detail, visible in every respect."
"Terrific race, plenty of snow. How could a Rhodes Runner ask for more? This year's race had it all, even starting with terrific chocolate birthday cupcakes! "
"Congrats' on organizing a life changing run. It was breathtaking (in more than one way). I was blown away by the route and felt very privileged to be able to be there. For the first time I was hoping the finish line would not come !! "
"The Rhodes Run remains probably the most beautiful, best organised run of them all."
"I think your positive attitude filters down to everyone involved in the race, including the runners themselves.
The comrade along the way, not always evident in other trail runs is such a special part of Rhodes."
"100% tougher than what I expected"
"The koeksisters were so delicious and the schnapps so welcome."
"There is something special about African snow, I am not sure what it is, but it is magical. It transforms places and people and in this case turned a great event into something truly outstanding."
"No runner can run Rhodes and not be changed for the rest of his or her life!!"
"I regard it as an honour and privilege to be part of such a unique experience."
"You haven't run in South Africa if you haven't done Rhodes."
"I did not realise how tough the route would be"
"The sherry adds a nice touch to the tradition of the race."
"I heard a quip going up Mavis bank. This one guy said "Ish, maar dit is darem ‘n k-k heuwel" and the retort was "Met ys, broer met ys"
"I enjoyed the tough race greatly and was knocked out at the route, the scenery and the organization."
"Ek moet eerlik erken dat op ‘n stadium teen die berg op het ek my self belowe NOOIT weer nie, maar teen die tyd dat ek klaar gestort het, het ek al begin wonder waar ek weer ‘n kaartjie sal kan kry."
"This is a really special event and it soon became clear to me that you guys are also making a tremendous effort to uplift the community and to make the event count for something in other people's lives."
"Was regtig ‘n ervaring wat ek altyyd sal onthou en voel baie bevoorreg om deel te kom wees van die dag!"
"Superb, well-organised event. Great route, super water tables and very slick and efficient organization. It was an absolute honour to run your race."
"New trail section together with the snow on the hillside as we descended was particularly welcome and enjoyable."
"The new little kink in the route made the race very challenging, but then "life is tough in Africa"
"Well organized, tremendous spirit and not so easy."
"Dit is ‘n "once in a life time" geleentheid, en ek hoop om dit weer te kan doen volgende jaar."
" Sneaky little hill at the end"
"After 10 years still a bitch."
"Wow! Something else. Tough. Well organised"
"I was truly humbled by this race. It was much more than I expected, as a novice, but magnificent"
"Moer lekker."
"@##ed up - it's not a joke, I'm @##ked."
"Fantastic, should have done this long ago in my life."
"Didn't like the second off road section"
"Very tough. Not for the faint hearted"
"What a privilege to run in such a spectacular place!"
"Really appreciated the effort everyone put into the organisation and presentation of the event! YOU ALL made it special and I certainly appreciate the work that went into it and your meticulous attention to detail, visible in every respect."
"Terrific race, plenty of snow. How could a Rhodes Runner ask for more? This year's race had it all, even starting with terrific chocolate birthday cupcakes! "
"Congrats' on organizing a life changing run. It was breathtaking (in more than one way). I was blown away by the route and felt very privileged to be able to be there. For the first time I was hoping the finish line would not come !! "
