NEWS
Draf en Trap is
Ottosdal’s gem
By Aubrey Kruger
E
very town or city has its tourist
attractions. Cape Town has
Table Mountain, one of the
seven new wonders of the
world, Calvinia has the world's largest
postal box, Oudtshoorn has the world
renowned Cango Caves and Ottosdal has
the well-known Draf en Trap.
The Ottosdal Draf en Trap has been
part of the year programme of many an
athlete and cyclist for many years. It was
presented for the 25th time this year with
more than 4 000 athletes participating.
According to Comrades legend, Louis
Massyn from Goudveld Multi Sport in
Welkom, who holds the record for having
completed 45 Comrades marathons, this
is the largest gathering place for athletes
and cyclists in the countryside.
Chairman, Jaco Bamberger says
approximately 11 000 people flock to
the area when the event is presented.
Secretary and organiser Willa Naudé,
says that sponsors are absolutely essen-
tial and she thanks every single one.
Senwes is proud to have been part of this
Ottosdal export product, as sponsor and
organising and water points. Please watch
the video clip on the 2018 Ottosdal Draf
en Trap.
A FEW DRAF EN TRAP STATISTICS :
• Most athletes ever: 4 905 (in 2016).
• Participants in 2018: 4065.
• Number of athletes in 2018: 2 867.
• Number of cyclists in 2018: 1 198.
• Lamps: 2 000 paraffin lamps.
• Litres of paraffin: 1 500 litres.
• Volunteers: 400.
• Number of medals: 5 000.
• T-shirts entries before the race: 1 000.
*The Ottosdal Draf en Trap used to be
known as the Night Marathon after which
it became known as the Ottosdal Draf en
Trap in 2002.
Kontak CEREALIS PRESISIE (018) 632 0362 of [email protected]
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