A few images from our inaugural run in 1989 and the 'old school' canvas tent at the Mavis Bank 'Top' check-point, providing shelter for crew and runners.
There was a gas heater inside the tent to help runners thaw after their sub-zero run through the Kloppershoekkloof.
Mike Forshaw (seen below in 1989 with his winner's trophy) was the first to reach Mavis 'Top' and first home that year winning in 4:58.
Twelve years later in 2001 at his 7th Rhodes Run Mike, now wearing Snowflake No 30, was back running another 4:58, this time finishing second behind Johan Oosthuizen.
A 4:58 would have given Mike second spot in 2016.
To bookend with another 4:58. That was Johnny Young's time in 2007 running second to Trevor Toerien.
