Hundreds rock up for the rhinos
Run helps raise awareness
Organisers of The Kenton Rhino Run Carey Webster and Jo Wilmot were thrilled to receive more than 700 entries for the 2022 edition of the event on Sunday September 25.
Ten years ago, Kariega Game Reserve rhino Thandi survived a poaching attack that killed three other rhinos in the reserve. The brutal horror of the attack and Thandi’s fight for survival inspired not only local communities but people around the world to focus on protecting rhinos.
The Kenton Rhino Run has been held every year since 2013 (under the Covid-19 lockdown this was done virtually) to raise funds for rhino protection. Antipoaching units have become an essential tool in rhino protection and several human and canine
APU members from local reserves participated.
The participation of dozens of children under the umbrella of the Kariega Foundation contributed to a lively, festive atmosphere at the event. The non-profit trust, which works in collaboration with Kariega Game Reserve, aims to enhance the well-being of local communities through enterprise development, education and youth development.
It was perfect weather for running and walking, with the mercury rising to the early 30s only later on. Of course the rhinos were the main winners of the event, but top finishers (in top three order) were as follows:
Men’s 5km: Siyambonga Mnqanqeni, Thandolwethu Matsala, Phumlani Tyokwana.
Women’s 5km: Mandy Schutte, Zoe Hobson, Kayleen Smith.
Men’s10km: Sinethemba Jilingsi, Vuyisani Nobi, Dylan Stone.
Women’s10km: Ida Paulsen, Roxy Smith, Taryn Hurly.