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ST Francis Bay and surrounding areas will once again be a hive of activity when the 17th annual St Francis Sport Summer Series kicks off on December 18, with a total of nine events taking place until December 30, including running, cycling, swimming and some paddling.<\/p>\n

The series will kick off with the Seal Point Estate Coastal Trail Run between Cape St Francis and Oyster Bay on December 18. <\/p>\n

The 21km distance is open to walkers as well, provided they reach the cut-off at Thysbaai before 10:30. The finish line is at the Oyster Bay Beach Lodge. No dogs are allowed, participants must provide their own transport, and entries are limited to 100.<\/p>\n

The CSF Resort Road Run takes place on December 19, with a 5km and 10km distance on offer. As this route goes through the St Francis Field, once again no dogs are allowed, but walkers are welcome. <\/p>\n

On December 20, action moves to the St Francis canals, but this year the venue is at The Cove. The River Club\u2019s Swim\/Run Duathlon consists of two distances, a 500m swim and 4km run, or 1km swim and 6km run. Participation can be as individuals or in teams. <\/p>\n

Another duathlon is set for December 21, when the Village Square MTB and Trail Run Duathlon start and finish at the Dune Ridge Country House. Two distances can be chosen, 5km run and 15km cycle, or 10km run and 30km cycle, once again available to teams as well.<\/p>\n

The popular TCS Sand River Trail Run will see runners and walkers enjoy the dunes of the Sand River, and running through water pools can be expected. Distances to choose from are 5km (no dune field), 14km and 21km. Due to the sensitivity of the area and wildlife present, no dogs are allowed.<\/p>\n

On December 27 the Blue Abyss Canal Swim will see swimmers competing in 500m, 1km, 2km and 3km, and with the start and finish at The Cove, no loops are required, as all the distances will have one out and back route.<\/p>\n

On December 28, with the next four days as reserve days, the Just Properties Living Open Water Swim will start at 16:00 from Port St Francis, and finish at Granny\u2019s Pool. Each swimmer should have an accompanying paddler, and the 2.3km distance is only available in the Open category.<\/p>\n

On December 29 the popular Pam Golding Properties Quadrathlon will boast with a new discipline, as the road cycle has been dropped for a much safer 1km SUP or any kind of body board. The event will start with a 500m swim, followed by a 1km SUP, a 5km road run, and finally the 3km paddle. The event starts and finishes at The Cove.<\/p>\n

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The St Francis Sport Summer Series. <\/div>\n
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A series entry is available at R600 for nine events, giving participants a saving, as well as a chance to win a spot on either the Baviaans Cycle Tour or Baviaans Camino. One lucky man and one lucky woman will win this prize.<\/p>\n

Entry for individual events is R130 for adults and u\/18s, and R100 for u\/14s. <\/p>\n

Online entries are open via www.stfrancissport.co.za<\/span> on EntryNinja.<\/p>\n

The top three contenders in each age category will receive a medal. <\/p>\n

Race numbers can be collected one hour before the race from the registration table, and race briefing is 15 minutes before the start. No number, no participation. <\/p>\n

The full programme is available on www.st<\/span><\/span>f<\/span>r<\/span>ancissport.co.za<\/span><\/span>, or send a WhatsApp message to Esti Stewart on 073 825 0835.<\/p>\n

St Francis Sport wants to thank Port St Francis, the St Francis Riparian Committee, St Francis Links, Mostertshoek, St Francis Field, Rebels Rus, Thula Moya, and Eskom for the use of their land, as well as Custom Construction, The River Club, Pam Golding Properties, Blue Abyss Breath, Seal Point Estates, Village Square Superspar, TCS, Just Property Lifestyle, and the Cape St Francis Resort for sponsoring the events.<\/p>\n

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