KZN's Top Cross-Country Talent Shines at Ugu Championships at Crocworld

Scottburgh's Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre welcomed some of KZN’s best runners on Saturday, 25 July, hosting the Ugu Cross Country Championships. The event showcased the exceptional athletic talent while highlighting Crocworld's growing status as one of the KZN South Coast's premier outdoor adventure destinations.

“It was a great day, and it was a joy to see both local and visiting athletes enjoying our venue and facilities,” said Jason Scott of Badger's Cycling and Sports Centre (CSC), the team responsible for developing the trail network. “The feedback on the course and all the new developments has been overwhelmingly positive. We're only just getting started, and it's exciting to see the community embracing these trails exactly as we envisioned.”

Winners from the Ugu Cross Country Championships

The championships featured races from U8 competitors through to Masters athletes, with clubs from across KwaZulu-Natal delivering impressive performances across a range of distances.

DistanceCategoryWinnerClubWinning Time1kmBoys U8Melokuhle LembedeUmkomaas Athletic Club4:561kmGirls U8Sandy ChumaUmkomaas Athletic Club5:042kmBoys 9 & 10Mbalehmle MalungaDumisa Development10:382kmGirls 9 & 10Sisanda ShoziHarding Athletic Club11:043kmBoys 11 & 12Asembekele Khomo—12:153kmGirls 11–13Akhona Maphumulo—13:024kmBoys 13–15Nkanyiso VundlaUmkomaas Athletic Club15:204kmGirls 14 & 15Okuhle NgwaneHarding Athletic Club17:084kmOpen MenLindokuhle ChuluzaEthekwini Athletic Club13:304kmOpen WomenMinenhle ShoziHarding Athletic Club17:164kmYouth WomenAsenathi JaliHarding Athletic Club16:004kmMasters WomenThokomele DlaminiHollywood Athletic Club21:336kmYouth MenLuluhle MadikizelaHarding Athletic Club22:356kmJunior WomenPalisaheank KhwaniUmkomaas Athletic Club34:106kmGrand Masters MenJacob NdwalaneHollywood Athletic Club34:158kmJunior MenSiyabonga HlopeHarding Athletic Club29:208kmMasters MenDavid LamontYellowwood Park Athletic Club34:3110kmOpen MenLindokuhle ChuluzaEthekwini Athletic Club35:562kmSenior WomenMinenhle ShoziHarding Athletic Club8:232kmSenior MenSabelo HjunguzaUmzumbe Development6:48

Trails Built for Competitors and Community

While the championships showcased elite competition, Crocworld's growing trail network has been developed with the broader community in mind. The newly developed course joins existing routes ranging from easy walking trails to longer mountain biking and trail running circuits through indigenous coastal forest and scenic viewpoints.

Visitors can also try the monthly Sunday Lunch Buffet at Fish Eagle Café based at Crocworld. This delicious lunch is hosted on the last Sunday of the month, and is a great excuse for a family outing in a stunning coastal setting. Please note that a booking and deposit are required by Thursday to secure a table. Fish Eagle Café has also launched a delicious Saturday Brunch Buffet for those wanting a delicious start to the weekend! Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Call 039 815 0169 for more information.

Crocworld also forms part of the 1,300-hectare Renishaw Coastal Precinct (RCP), which consists of lifestyle developments, Renishaw Hills and the newly launched Restilridge Farm Estate. Further plans for the precinct include a private school, hospital, recreational facilities, shopping centre, hotel, and light industrial zone with 80% of the land preserved as conservation space. For more information, visit www.renishaw.co.za.

Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre

039 976 1103 | www.crocworld.co.za

Crocworld Conservation Centre on Facebook and Instagram

Badger's Cycling & Sports Centre

072 831 8878

Badger’s Cycling and Sports Centre on Facebook and Instagram

Fish Eagle Café

039 815 0169

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FAQs: Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre Trails

1. What sporting events are hosted at Crocworld?

Crocworld has become one of the KZN South Coast's leading outdoor sporting venues, hosting events such as the KZN Provincial XCO Series, Crocworld Trail Run, Cross Country League events, the Renishaw Solstice Race, and the Ugu Cross Country Championships. The growing trail network continues to attract running, cycling and community fitness events throughout the year.

2. Where is Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre located?

Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre is situated in Scottburgh on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, just off the R102 between Scottburgh and Umkomaas. The centre forms part of the 1,300-hectare Renishaw Coastal Precinct and is easily accessible from Durban, making it an ideal day-trip destination.

3. Is Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre suitable for families and groups?

Yes. Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre caters for families, schools, tour groups, corporate events, birthday parties, sporting events, and outdoor enthusiasts. With wildlife experiences, educational programmes, adventure activities, nature trails, and on-site dining, there are attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.