BySandra Galer
The inaugural Kromme Enviro Trust Save Our Dunes Pentathlon took place on Saturday under sunny skies and high spirits—and what a day it was!
Hosted at the beautiful Dune Ridge Country House, the event brought together a wonderfully eclectic mix of teams: from finely tuned athletes to those embracing fancy dress and team colours. Despite the range of fitness levels, every team finished, and everyone gave it their all with heads held high.
The cycling route proved a little breezy but was no match for our determined cyclists. The walk, which turned out to be 7km rather than the advertised 5 (sorry, walkers!), was met with good humour. Our runners tackled a tough 10km through sand and fynbos, while the quizzers showed off their knowledge of the local environment (clearly many had been swotting!). As for the cold water bobbers – we suspect they enjoyed themselves a little too much. Next year, we might need more ice!
A fantastic crowd of spectators enjoyed the food, drinks, and festive atmosphere. Thanks to Jacks Bagels for keeping everyone well fed, and to Calibre and the NSRI for providing top-notch first aid cover.
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to St Francis Sport and their incredible team of marshals for ensuring everything ran smoothly, as well as all our sponsors, volunteers, and participants for making the day so special.
Congratulations to our top 3 teams in the Save Our Dunes Pentathlon
1 Ukuthula
2 Bushbuck Farm Eco Retreat
3 The Soccer Guys
The winning team. Ukuthula
But more than just a great day out, the Pentathlon raised awareness of an important cause. The Oyster Bay Headland Bypass Dune System—known locally as the Sand River—is under threat from commercial mining. This is South Africa’s last functioning headland bypass dune system, a national treasure of archaeological and ecological importance. The Kromme Enviro Trust is working tirelessly to have the area declared a nature reserve.
If you’d like to support our work, please visit our website at www.stfranciskrommetrust.co.za and consider becoming a member—every member gives us a louder voice in protecting the future of our natural heritage.
See you at next year’s event—bigger, better, and just as joyful!
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