Gluhwein Trail Run at Delheim Wine Estate

Get hot wine and a hot bod by participating in this gorgeous vineyard run

In celebration of its owner Spatz Sperling’s 85th birthday, Delheim Wine Estate is hosting a morning trail run through its beautiful vineyards, now stripped bare by the icy hands of winter. The trail run takes place in the Simonsberg Conservancy on Sunday, 19 July 2015, and involves as much spiced wine as it does exercise. 

The name Sperling means ‘swallow’, so it seems fitting to celebrate the surname of a great man with a run that involves flitting through the hills like a bird. If you don’t think you’re up to the 13km route then there’s an 8km option too. Both trails involve similar paths through the conservancy, with plenty of calf-burning climbs and fantastic vistas of the area on offer. All finishers get a medal, but there will be prizes for the first three men and women in each race so it’s worth giving it all you’ve got.

Tuck into some snacks from the conveniently positioned refreshment station at the finish line, or purchase some coffee, muffins and other breakfast titbits. If you’re planning on having lunch in the Winelands then why not book a table at the charming Delheim restaurant? Complement your meal with some delectable gluhwein and spend the remainder of the day relaxing with family and friends. Or, if you’re more in the mood for a massage, there’s an assortment of post-race pampering options available:

Remember that all times are tracked using Amarider Trail Tags so you’ll need to purchase or rent one on the day.

ENTRY FOR THE 2015 GLUHWEIN TRAIL RUN AT DELHEIM WINE ESTATE

Pre-enter online via the Dirtopia.co.za website. Pre-entry for the 8km race costs R90p/p and R105p/p for the 13km route. Late entries on the day (if spots are still available) cost R100 for the 8km race and R120p/p for the 13km leg.

Registration commences at 7:45am at Delheim Wine Estate. The 13km race starts at 9:15am and the 8km route begins at 9:30am. Pre-entries close on Tuesday, 14 July. Please call +27(0)21 884 4752 or email info@dirtopia.co.za for more information.

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