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CROSS THE LINE: Hanlie Botha wins the Women’s category in the 2020 Discovery Surfers ChallengePicture: MICHAEL PINYANA

Surfers Challenge runners should be prepared for tough conditions

The month of February is generally full of surprises in respect of sporting conditions and those who have run the various Surfers offerings of 5 to 17.5km over the years, will be aware of this and currently making provisions for every…

CROSS THE LINE: Hanlie Botha wins the Women’s category in the 2020 Discovery Surfers ChallengePicture: MICHAEL PINYANA

Discovery Surfers Challenge: Three races under one umbrella

The three races on offer at the annual Discovery Surfers Challenge could not be more different from one another in respect of terrain, required effort and preparation. The original “Surfers” was initially estimated to be 14 or 15…

SWEET VICTORY: Elated 2019 Surfers Challenge winner, Bulelani MgubuPicture: SIBONGILE NGALWA

Much hope for 2022 Discovery Surfers Challenge

BOB NORRIS The 47th Discovery Surfers Challenge takes place on Saturday 26 February, having skipped a year in 2021 due to government lockdowns across the globe. The event, which has grown in make up since the initial race challenge…

GALLERY: Discovery Surfers Challenge 2020

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Athletes conquer 2020 Surfers Challenge

Runners braved the scorching heat and humidity on Saturday to take part in the 46th Discovery Surfers Challenge. This year marked a special moment for the event. For the first time, the 5km route was opened to all ages. Of course, the…

GET READY: Runners are busy training on the beaches for the popular Surfers ChallengePicture: SUPPLIED

Big names at 2020 Surfers Challenge

BOB NORRIS The community build-up to the Discovery Surfers Challenge 2020 is all but over and the vibe on the streets, beaches and in the gyms is electric, with good-natured banter the prevalent theme. The Surfers is competitive, but also…

Surfers Challenge officially launched

The Discovery Surfers Challenge hosted their official media launch at the Nahoon Lifesavers Club last Thursday. Organiser Neville Wilkins thanked everyone in attendence and said he hoped this year would be the biggest Surfers Challenge…

DISCOVERY SURFERS CONTINUES TO GROW

For the first time, the popular 5km is open to all ages in 2020 The Discovery Surfers Challenge has, over the years, meant different things to the thousands of competitors who have taken it on. One reason for that has been the event’s…

Fun at the Surfers [GALLERY]

Last Saturday saw hundreds of eager runners and paddlers descend on the East London beachfront for the 2019 edition of the annual Discovery Surfers Challenge, previously known as the Surfers Marathon. The race consisted of four separate…

Challengers beat Surfers and cold

ENTHUSIASTIC participants braved the cold weather and challenging paddling conditions to make a very successful and memorable 44th Discovery Surfers Challenge on Saturday. despite the challenging conditions for the paddlers. Algoa FM’s…

GALLERY:Discovery Surfers Challenge becomes a success

The Discovery Surfers Challenge had its 44th event this year at the Nahoon Beach. For the results and full stpory , read the GO! &Express Newspaper on Thursday

FOR THE CHALLENGE: Officials and ambassadors at the Discovery Surfers Challenge media launch at the Nahoon lifesavers shack, from left, Hanlie Botha, Ryan Mortlock, Vaughn Meecham and Makhaya Masumpa Picture: SIVENATHI GOSA

All systems go for the Surfers

THE 44th Discovery Surfers Challenge on Saturday February 24 starts at Kwelegha Mouth and ends at Nahoon. Border Surfing chairman Vaughn Meecham said they had about 4000 entries last year. in 2017. “This year we have a number of…

43RD DISCOVERY SURFERS CHALLENGE 2017

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