The Trail Chasers
Hosted by Dean Horwitz a trail running enthusiast, who started his journey in 2022, Dean has experienced the transformative power of chasing trails firsthand. Fuelled by a passion for trail running and a knack for connecting with fellow trail chasers, Dean created this podcast to merge both interests.
This podcast is all about embracing the adventure, community, and self-discovery that comes with trail running. Join Dean on a journey of exploration and discovery, where you’ll learn about the world of trail running together. No matter if you’re a seasoned trail pro or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, this podcast is for you.
Whether it’s the exhilarating view from a mountain peak or the camaraderie and making new friends with fellow trail runners, Dean is here to guide you through it all.
The Trail Chasers
Michael Edwards: Running for Rivers—How RMB is Shaping Trail Events with Purpose
💠"It does what it says on the tin. We are running—for rivers."
What happens when a race is built with intention—not just to challenge runners, but to protect the places we run?
If you're Michael Edwards from RMB, you partner up with Plaisir Wine Estate and the Banhoek Conservancy to create a trail event where every step supports conservation. Enter Run4Rivers—an experience rooted in purpose, powered by community, and filled with a little trail magic (and bubbles) along the way.
In this episode of Behind the Races, we sit down with Michael Edwards, sponsorship lead at RMB, to unpack their growing involvement in South Africa’s trail running scene—this time, with a purpose-driven event like no other: Run4Rivers.
From maintaining and protecting the rivers in the Banhoek Conservancy to creating entirely new trails, this race is about more than just kilometers—it’s about conservation, community, and connection. Michael shares how RMB is building more than events—they’re building ecosystems.
🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
âś… The role of conservation and community in race design
âś… Why Run4Rivers stands apart from RMB UTCT or RMB UTD
âś… What happens when brands invest in purpose, not just presence
âś… What to expect on race day (wine walk, summit bubbles, and more!)
✅ The big vision for 2026—and how you can be part of it
âś… The long game: how this race fits into a bigger ecosystem of change
🌿 Whether you're chasing time or chasing purpose, this one’s for you.
🥾 Have you ran, supported or volunteered at RMB UTCT or RMB UTD, DM us or tag @trailchaserspod—we’d love to hear how the experience changed your life.
🎙 Behind the Races is proudly brought to you by Trail Chasers.