The runners get underway at the 2018 Pineapple Run from the Big Pineapple in Bathurst. They would continue on a 27km route before finishing at the Port Alfred Country Club. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Buco Kowie Striders hosted the Annual Pineapple Run between the Big Pineapple and the Port Alfred Country Club on Saturday 6 October, in the blistering heat. With a 27 km walk and run, as well as a 10 km run, the day was filled with fun, exercise and a lot of sweat. The Striders have been hosting the event for the past 27 years, and this year proved to be another successful race, with a large group of runners coming out to Smash the 2018 Pineapple Run.
The runners get underway at the 2018 Pineapple Run from the Big Pineapple in Bathurst. They would continue on a 27km route before finishing at the Port Alfred Country Club. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-GreenDespite having ran for 21km, these ladies still looked full of energy as they danced their way along the final 5km of of the 27km Pineapple Run. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-GreenPeople of all ages and creeds took on the 27km Pineapple Run on Saturday 6 October. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-GreenThe leaders of the 27km Pineapple Run barely looked tired as they crossed the half marathon (21km) mark near Port Alfred. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-GreenThe 10km Pineapple run was just as tough as the 27km, with a number of runners tackling the challenge in and around Port Alfred. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-GreenThe leader of the 10km Pineapple Run looked strong as he rounded the corner on his way back into Port Alfred. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-GreenIt was all fun at the Pineapple Run, with some runners even stopping to pose for the camera. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-GreenJumping for joy after completing around 4km of the gruelling 27km Pineapple Run on Saturday 6 October. Photo:Stephen Kisbey-GreenAfter 4km, all runners were still in good spirits at the Pineapple Run in Bathurst. Photo:Stephen Kisbey-GreenA large number of runners took on the 27km Pineapple Run Challenge at the Big Pineapple on Saturday 6 October. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
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