Namaqua Wines was one of the proud sponsors of this year's Kalahari Augrabies Marathon 2009. To add to the occasion - this was the marathon's tenth year running (so to speak). Namaqua's very own winemaker, Alwyn Maass, also took part in the marathon with full backing from Namaqua Wines.
The 10th Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon was held from the 4th to the 10th of October 2009 - a self-sufficient, multi-day event that covers 251 km of the arid Great Kalahari Desert. A group of determined athletes and adventurers from around the world gathered to brave the world of the ancient Bushmen - to run where they ran. The route covered diverse areas, from the fertile vineyards of the Orange River to the desolate sands of the Kalahari Desert, traversing the Augrabies National Park, farmlands and private game parks.
The runners were required to carry all their running supplies, basic medical aid, clothing, food and sleeping gear - travel light, run hard. Overnight camps, water and professional medical backup and crew was supplied at the various check points every 8 - 10 km.
We're proud to say that Alwyn Maass, who has been a winemaker at Namaqua for twelve years, came 4th overall in the 10th Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon - congratulations!
The 10th Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon was held from the 4th to the 10th of October 2009 - a self-sufficient, multi-day event that covers 251 km of the arid Great Kalahari Desert. A group of determined athletes and adventurers from around the world gathered to brave the world of the ancient Bushmen - to run where they ran. The route covered diverse areas, from the fertile vineyards of the Orange River to the desolate sands of the Kalahari Desert, traversing the Augrabies National Park, farmlands and private game parks.
The runners were required to carry all their running supplies, basic medical aid, clothing, food and sleeping gear - travel light, run hard. Overnight camps, water and professional medical backup and crew was supplied at the various check points every 8 - 10 km.
We're proud to say that Alwyn Maass, who has been a winemaker at Namaqua for twelve years, came 4th overall in the 10th Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon - congratulations!
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