A few images from the 2010 Liberty Medical Scheme Rhodes Trail Run.



St Dominic's Priory 'Klippies' head into the Kloppershoek kloof
(Image : Dave McKenzie)





Registration - ready for 4pm
(Image : Rhodes Trail Run)

Nico Schoeman splashes through the Kloof
(Image : Brenda Mollentze, Barkly East Reporter)






'Kloppers Clan' Feeding Station
(Images : Rhodes Trail Run)




Guy Jennings full of energy at the top of Mavis Bank
(Image : Rhodes Trail Run)



Hooggenoeg Ridge Check Point 'Island Style'
(Image : Rhodes Trail Run)



Hooggenoeg Ridge
(Image : Brenda Mollentze, Barkly East Reporter)

Kerry Koen back in Rhodes after taking three new Best Times
(Image : Brenda Mollentze, Barkly East Reporter)



Sonja Palframan finishes all smiles
(Image : Rhodes Trail Run)

Our official photographers from the Barkly East Reporter took over 4000 images on race day.

Pop over to http://offroadaction.photoshelter.com/gallery-list there are sure to be a few pictures of you on Mavis, along Hooggenoeg Ridge, in the Kloppershoek kloof and finishing.

You might even see the Rhodes First Ascent lizard on view .... oh heck, here it is anyway ...

In balmy perfect running conditions Kerry Koen took full advantage of the firm footing, lack of snow and unusual windless conditions to take three new best times en route to a 6th overall at the 22nd Liberty Medical Scheme Rhodes Trail Run.

Kerry was Queen of the Kloof (first to crest Mavis Bank) in 2:28:31 (previous best  2:29:36), reached Hooggenoeg Point in 3:47:19  (3:58:32) and finished in  5:07:55  some 20 minutes quicker than the previous best time.

Trevor Toerien proved that he can out run the best in thigh deep snow and in the dry with a 3rd win and another King of the Kloof trophy.
Trevor's winning time was 4:35:48, which is also a new 40+ best time.
Trevor led the way to the top of Mavis Bank (2:10:52) and over Hooggenoeg Point (3:23:24).

Dry conditions favoured the fleet of foot as the slightly shortened 2010 route took runners directly over marsh land which is usually detoured on the Hooggenoeg Ridge section.

Congratulations Kerry and Trevor - fantastic efforts.

Well, that's it.

Substitutions for the 2010 Liberty Medical Scheme Rhodes Trail Run closed at 12:00 noon today.

The long term spin-off of the Liberty Medical Scheme Rhodes Trail Run was exemplified this past week when Guy Jennings (Apula Advertising and Design), one of our Rhodes Trail Run participants, made a very generous donation to the Rhodes Public School.

Guy, who has completed seven Rhodes Runs, is unabashed at his love for our remote part of the country. When he heard about some of the specific needs of the local school he set about helping out.

This past week the Rhodes Trail Run organisers were privileged to assist with Guy's generosity and, on Guy's behalf, presented the Rhodes Public School with four DVD players, four TVs and over 80 reading books.

Miss Hildah Konzaphi, who accepted the gift on behalf of the school, was left speechless when she saw what Guy had sent.
There are four classrooms in the main block at the Rhodes School (two grades in each classroom) and a TV/DVD set will be placed in each classroom. Miss Konzaphi was thrilled and explained how the entire school, including the 'littlies', will benefit from the donation through the use of DVD educational material that up to now the school has not been able to make use of.

The reading books are ideal for Grade R to Grade 2 and their colourful stories are sure to light up the young faces.

Thank you Guy and Apula.

To qualify as a substitute for the 2011 Liberty Medical Scheme Rhodes Trail Run substitutes must have been recorded on the Rhodes Trail Run waiting list on or before the day prior to the 2010 race date. That means that 2011 substitutes must have been recorded on the waiting list on or before 2 July 2010 (or have completed a Rhodes Trail Run). See Entry Process.

Cut-off for substitutions for the 2010 Liberty Medical Scheme Rhodes Trail Run is 12:00 (12 noon) on Tuesday 22 June 2010.

A Rhodes Trail Run entrant 'happiness report'. Yes, There has been a healthy dusting in the village and all along the route.  These photos taken near Race HQ this afternoon by your Race Director.