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The 35th Rhodes Run is on 12 July 2025

winner
Winner

Rhodes Runners Trophy

Created by Jim Ngxabazi from Ikhwezi Lokusa pottery school, Umtata which provides sheltered employment for potters in the area

Ladies winner
Woman Winner

Peter Jooste Memorial Trophy

Created by Jim Ngxabazi from Ikhwezi Lokusa pottery school, Umtata which provides sheltered employment for potters in the area.  Peter Jooste was one of the founders of the event, securing sponsorship to enable the event

King of kloof
King of the Kloof

Founders Trophy

Created by Jim Ngxabazi from Ikhwezi Lokusa pottery school, Umtata which provides sheltered employment for potters in the area

Women's trophy
Queen of the Kloof

Ikwhezi Lokusa Trophy

Created by Jim Ngxabazi from Ikwezi Lokusa pottery school, Umtata which provides sheltered employment for potters in the area.  The trophy is named after the school

Men 40 plus
Men's 40+

Matthew Wimpey Memorial Trophy

Matthew Wimpey was the son of one of the original organisers of the event, Brian Wimpey.  Matthew died tragically from an asthma attack at the age of 9

Men 50 plus
Men's 50+

Reinhard le Roux Trophy

Reinhard le Roux, No 18 was one of the founders and Chairman of the original organising team.  The trophy was donated by Sham Singh, Number 13 who is the only Pioneer having completed all events

Men 60 plus
Men's 60+

Pioneers Trophy

In recognition of the Pioneers, the 70 finishers of the inaugural event in 1989. The trophy was donated by Sham Singh, Number 13 who is the only Pioneer having completed all events

Petards
 Men & Women 70+

The Petard Trophy

Petard is from the Norman French word 'peter' and the latin 'peditum' - to break wind.  In other words, a fart.  

Since at 70+ most of these participants are past their youthful prime, it is an appropriate trophy for our "old farts"

Ladies 40 plus
Women's 40+

Evie Raubenheimer Trophy

Evie Raubenheimer has been involved with the event since its second year (1990) and has been Race Director since 1998.  The trophy was donated by Danny & Pam Holton (Numbers 14 & 68).  Danny completed his 30th consecutive run in 2018

Ladies 50 plus
Women's 50+

Raubenheimer Trophy

In recognition of the Raubenheimer family who have been involved in the event since 1990.  The trophy was donated by Sham Singh, Number 13 who is the only Pioneer having completed all events

Ladies 60 plus
Women's 60+

Singh Family Trophy

In recognition of Sham, a Pioneer and his family who have been involved in the event since inception.  The trophy was donated by Sham Singh, Number 13 who is the only Pioneer having completed all events

Feed station
 Best Feed Station

Chairman's award

This prestigious award is voted for by our finishers, who determine which feed station was the best in their view

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