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Lace up for Tomato Trot

The popular BUCO Tomato Trot, hosted by Lilyfontein School, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this Saturday. The race was started in 1995 by local running and nature enthusiasts Danie Bessinger, John Brown, Rocco Kruger and Ivan Dewing.…

23rd Annual Tomato Trot a success

THE 23rd annual Tomato Trot and Cycle took place last weekend and saw over 2100 athletes take part across all distances and disciplines. The overcast weather allowed for the perfect conditions for the event, encouraging a total of 919…

ATTACHMENT DETAILSCyclists make their way on the scenic route through East London’s farms and tomato fields at the 2017 tomato trot. Picture: SUPPLIED

Almost time for the trot

GET ready for the 23rd annual BUCO Tomato Trot and Cycle on February 3 at Lilyfontein School. Founded in 1995 by three Brakfontein runners – John Brown, Rocco Kruger and Danie Bessinger – along with Ivan Dewing, the popular event started…

Almost time for the Trot

Runners make their way along the 15 km route through East-London’s farms and tomato fields at the 2017 tomato trot. To read more about the upcoming popular race, grab a copy of this week’s GO! & Express. Picture:SUPPLIED

Big turnout at Tomato Trot

THE annual Red Baron Tomato Trot took place last Saturday and attracted thousands of runners, walkers, cyclists and supporters. Among them was former Comrades Marathon winner Alan Robb, who competed in the 15km Tomato Trot run. A total of…

Popular Tomato Trot expects huge entry

GET your bike out and takkies on for the annual Red Baron Tomato Trot and Cycle, which is looking to attract 2200 runners, walkers and cyclists on February 4. Starting out with only 36 runners, the Tomato Trot was founded 22 years ago by…