Zing Fruit Juice sponsored a water point at the Bainskloof Ultra Marathon 2008, which was held on Heritage Day, the 24th of September. Heritage Day is a celebration in which South Africans recognise aspects of our country's unique culture: creative expression, history and the languages we speak.
The idea behind the marathon was to meet the demand for an Ultra Marathon in the Boland to promote Bainskloof as a Natural Heritage Sight, and to benefit the community.
The route led the runners through the picturesque Lemietberg Nature Reserve's breathtaking scenery - with a few baboons and other local inhabitants along the way! The day was rather rainy, which spoiled the anticipated outcome. But the participants made the best of the day, and the Zing Team kept the spirits high and entertained. The potjie stand was a fun affair, which had Marius trying to counter the cold, rainy day with a newly invented tribal dance around a delicious potjie prepared by our very capable cooks!
The idea behind the marathon was to meet the demand for an Ultra Marathon in the Boland to promote Bainskloof as a Natural Heritage Sight, and to benefit the community.
The route led the runners through the picturesque Lemietberg Nature Reserve's breathtaking scenery - with a few baboons and other local inhabitants along the way! The day was rather rainy, which spoiled the anticipated outcome. But the participants made the best of the day, and the Zing Team kept the spirits high and entertained. The potjie stand was a fun affair, which had Marius trying to counter the cold, rainy day with a newly invented tribal dance around a delicious potjie prepared by our very capable cooks!
