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Teams had been told to bring extra
clothes, raincoats, and umbrellas just
in case, but it certainly didn’t dampen
their spirits. “The rain was no barrier
at all; it just added another layer of
adventure,” says Van den Berg. “The
atmosphere at the starting line was
filled with hooting, people hanging out
of cars, and blaring music. The teams
were so committed, all wearing our
Amazing Race Waterfall City T-shirts
and socks. The rain continued for one
and a half hours, but the teams were
troopers, and nothing could slow them
down.”

By 10:30, the rain had stopped,
the teams were warmed up, and
everything kicked off in high gear! The
excitement was next level. The sense
of achievement was unmistakable as
the teams ran across the finish line, set
against a backdrop of more hooting,
car radios blaring, and much cheering.
The camaraderie was amazing between
all teams, with high-fiving, sharing
experiences, congratulating each other,
and openly discussing their adventures.

As each team crossed the finish
line, Fire Ops SA opened the hoses,
showcasing a misting spray arch over
the participants. Already wet, many
of the teams took a minute to dance
in the water. As a final hurrah, all
participants and the staff walked the
finish line together, vibing to music,
still wet, but in high spirits.

Hotspots
The real magic of the event happened
at the Hotspots – each designed to
challenge the participants in unique
and entertaining ways. This year, the
following locations were included:

Milky Lane at Polofields Crossing,
Nostimo restaurant at Waterfall Wilds,
Munyaka Lifestyle Estate’s lagoon and
beach, The Waterfall Country Village
Estate clubhouse, Balwin Padel Courts,
the soccer field at The Polofields
lifestyle estate, the heliport at Ultimate
Heli, as well as Olives and Plates
restaurant at Ellipse. With nothing but
a smartphone app to guide them to
the various hotspots, it was a journey

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