Join the fun and Run2Raise with Avis Van Rental at Farm & Fellow in George on 1 May. 3km and 10km run/walk. Funds raised will help to maintain the 9-year-old blade runner. Ronaldinho David’s prosthesis. Late entries available at Avis Van Rental George.

More Info:

Event Venue: Tramonto Farm, Farm & Fellow Restaurant, Geelhoutboom, George. Race day entries available.

GENERAL

• Start & finish : Tramonto, Farm and Fellow Restaurant and Guesthouse, Geelhoutboom, George.
• ASWD Licensed athlete take note: Forget your IPICO chip – you will have to pay R20 to loan one for the race. Lost your chip – you will have to pay R75 for a replacement chip

ENTRIES 

• Online Entries : www.entrytime.com
• By Hand : Avis van Rental, Tamsui Industria, Goerge, Sportscentre,Eden Meander Mall and Top Gear Sport George

REGISTRATION

• Late entries will be accepted on 30 April 2019 from 09:00 till 12:00 at Avis van Rental, Tamsui Industria, George.
• RACE DAY ENTRIES AVAILABLE – Late entrants will pay R10 premium on advertized entry fees.

Prize giving : Athletes are responsible to collect their own prize money or make a written arrangement with the Event Organisers, failing which the money is forfeired. (ASA Rule 2.10)

Accommodation : Farm and fellow Guesthouse 044 870 7150

Oudtshoorn
Tuesday 30 April 2019 @ 17h30 @ corner of Jan van Riebeeck Ave and St John's Street, 3km & 5km

George

Tuesday  30 April 2019 - NO TIME TRIAL

Please remember Time Trial will start from May at 17h45.

RULES

• The wearing of the club clothes is not mandatory
• Only the event race number will be worn on the front of the vest
• Immediate disqualification if a runner tampers with the route markings
• Immediate disqualification if a runner is caught littering
• Immediate disqualification if a runner damages the trail or any vegetation
• Minimum age for entering is 16 years
• NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. NO REFUNDS

GENERAL

• Start & Finish at NG Church grounds, De Rust
• King & Queen of Mountain award in 20km event (T&C’s)
• Cut-off times : 9.5km is 2 hours; 20km is 4 hours

REGISTRATION

• This is a pre-entry event
• Late entries on 24th May from 17h00 – 21h00 and on Race Day (if available) will be accepted from 05h30 – 07h00
• Only cash will be accepted for late entries. No debit or credit card facilities will be available
• Enter online at www.meiringspoortchallenge.co.za
• The collection of the race number and IPICO time chip (if applicable) will take place on Friday from 17h00 – 21h00 and Saturday 25th May 2019 from 05h30 – 07h00 at the Church grounds

FREE FOR ALL NEDBANK RUNNERS (PRE-ENTRY ONLY)

GENERAL

• Start – 10km start 08:00 at McDonald’s Garden Route Mall and finish at McDonald’s  Courtenay Street. The 3km start @ 08:00 and finish at McDonald’s Courtenay Street.
• The Cutoff time for the race is 1 hour 45 minutes
• Ablution facilities will be available at the Garden Route Mall

ASWD Licensed athlete take note : Forget your chip – you will have to pay R20 to loan one for the race. Lost your chip – you will have to pay R75 for a replacement

ENTRIES

• Online Entries : www.entrytime.com
• By Hand : You can enter and pay at McDonald’s Courtenay Street, George; Sportcentre, Eden Meander Mall; Top Gear Sport and Sportsman Warehouse, Eden Meander Mall. Please keep the receipt as proof of payment

REGISTRATION AND LATE ENTRY

• This a pre-entry event and NO RACE DAY entries are accepted.
• Pre-entries close on 12 June 2019 at 23h59.
• The registration to collect your temp license number will take place on Monday 17 June from 07h00 till 07h50 at McDonald’s Garden Route Mall.
• ASWD licensed athletes do not have to register if they have entered.
• Late entrants will pay R10 premium on advertised entry fees on Saturday 15 June at Sportmans Warehouse, Eden Meander Mall. Entries from 09:00 – 17h00.

Enquiries : 0833767414 / 0845913497

KNYSNA FOREST MARATHON - 29 JUNE 2019

08:00 29th June, 28th June - Compulsory Registration 10:00 - 22:00 at Festival Grounds, Waterfront Drive, Knysna

Important Facts
• You must run the race you entered for. No Up or down grades are available.
• You can enter for both the 42km and the 21km but will be required to select only one at Registration. The other entry will be canceled without refund and will not be transferable. 
• Race finish is at the Central Knysna Festival Grounds. 
• The provided Taxi Transport is the only way to get to the start. No private drop-offs at all. 
• Running the race not entered for, could result in a future ban from the Event.
• If you plan to run in costume you will need to buy a temporary License even if you are a registered Runner.

7:00 start for the Full Marathon
7.30 Start for the Fun Run
8:00 start for the Half Marathon
No Substitutions on registration day. The Entries are sold on a use it or lose it basis and name changes cannot be done.

https://www.knysnamarathonclubportal.co.za/forest

HOUTKAPPER TRAIL RUN - 30 JUNE 2019

Race date – 30 June 2019

Compulsory Race and Safety Briefing 08 :15

Race start 8:30

This inaugural trail run offers 3 routes of varying lengths and difficulty. Taking runners through the forests made famous by Daleen Mathee (the late authoress of Circles in the forest, Fiela’s child, Moerbeibos and others), runners will pass through Krisjan-se-nek (where Daleen Mathee’s ashes were scattered), the Daleen Mathee memorial and the site of the 880 year old Yellowwood tree known as the Daleen Mathee Big Tree.

The 15km and 27km routes have been chosen not only to challenge the intermediate to experienced trail runners but to provide them with an opportunity to experience the deepest secrets at the heart of the Garden Route National park. Single track and terrain to excite trail runners of all ability including an easier route for the beginner trail runner of 9km.

Water can be drunk and bottles/hydration packs filled at the various watercrossings – don’t be put off by the colour (tannin).

2019 Race fees:

9 km – R298 and if a ASA Affiliated Club member R260.00

15 km  –  R373 and if a ASA Affiliated Club member R335.00

27 km – R423 and if a ASA Affiliated Club Member R385.00

9 km Trail Run

This route is best suited for beginners and first time trail runners.  Do not be fooled by the ‘beginners’ description though. Runners will have to deal with a challenging 2km uphill, often referred to afterwards as ‘that never ending uphill’. Once at the top of the hill you will find renewed energy knowing that all the climbing is done and the rest of your race is easy and downhill running back home. Walkers welcome on the 9km.

15 km Trail Run

This route is best suited to the intermediate and stronger trail runner wanting to gain further trail experience. The route includes single track through breath-taking Knysna forest, water crossing, a waterfall and some hills that are guaranteed to get the heart pumping.

The 15km will follow the same ‘never ending uphill’ as described in the 9km above. Once at the top of the climb the 15km route will split from the 9km. Runners will have time to recover while running about 3kms downhill before turning into the very popular “Circles in the forest” hiking trail. Runners will be treated to a waterfall at the very lowest point of this route. Caution needs to be exercised on single track and stream crossings as rocks and leaves can be very slippery.  Pay attention to Marshals as sections of the route must be completed in single file. As to be expected after a long downhill runners will be faced with another long and never ending uphill. The word ‘vasbyt’ comes to mind! The 15km trail run requires the same effort as that of an average 21km road run.

The routes will be clearly marked and marshalled. Most of the route will be under a full tree canopy.

27 km Hardcore Houtkapper run

This route is best suited for the experienced trail runner, or the long distance road runner.

Along with the breath-taking beauty of the indigenous forest runners will travel through ‘Jubilee Creek’, ‘Natbos’, ‘Jubilee bush’ and sections of the ‘Outeniqua’ and ‘Circles in the forest’ hiking trail. With close to 16km of single track to make your heart sing. All that Knysna’s indigenous forest has to offer is included – giant tree ferns, river, stream, waterfall and ancient Yellowwood trees of over 800years old and more than 40m+ in height…   All the streams in the area was also the source of the yellow stuff that resulted in the Mill Wood gold rush.    (Some historical insight)

Caution needs to be exercised on single track and stream crossings as rocks and leaves can be very slippery. Pay attention to Marshals as sections of the route must be completed in single file.

The routes will be clearly marked and marshalled. Most of the route will be under a full tree canopy. Move at a speed that falls within your capabilities and we will all have a great day in Mother Nature.

This route is not highly technical with mostly single track and hiking trail. Caution needs to be exercised on single track and stream crossings as rocks and leaves can be very slippery. Pay attention to Marshals as sections of the route must be completed in single file.

Runners can expect challenging climbs with the highest point fairly early. The Knysna Nissan King and Queen of the mountain will be reached at the 8km mark already.

Entries: https://www.knysnamarathonclubportal.co.za/houtkapper

GROOT VADERSBOS TRAIL RUN - 6 JULY 2019

A change to previous years: Both the 34km and 15km runs will take place on the same day. The run will also start and finish inside the GVB Reserve at the GVB Cottages. 8 years ago, this was where this run originated/started/finished – since then, Cape Nature revamped/rebuilt the old, dilapidated wooden huts and replaced it with Eco friendly cottages and also upgraded the road in and out to this venue which means one can now get in and out with a normal sedan vehicle – even in rainy conditions.

• 34km – 6km Indigenous forest trail followed by 28km, awesome Mountain trails via Boosmansbos with incredible views.
• 15km – A split between indigenous forest trails and lower mountain trails with stunning views over Saagkuilskloof and some of the other valleys below Boosmansbos.

ENTRY FEE: 
34km: R 980.00 per person Including delicious soup and fresh rooster-brood lunch, prize-giving dinner [Meat/Veg potjie], branded race cap and CNC [Cape Nature Conservation] fees/permits and a finish line, custom made/branded wood/coffee coaster.
15km: R 550.00 per person Includes, as per detail above.

If you have non runner friends, family, kids whom will join you and you wish to order lunch/dinner for them on the Saturday, please send us an email - info@quantumadventures.co.za - with your request [Veg/Meat, qty, your name and surname] We'll let you know the rest:-)
Catering cost for non runners - R120 per meal.

Entry requirements :
Participants have to be trail running fit, carry the stipulated equipment and be over the age of 18 to enter the 34km option.

• Cell phone – please save the numbers of the event organizer & sweepers on route which will be available at registration
• At least 2L water capacity
• Whistle
• Waterproof rain jacket. The rain jacket must have a hood and long sleeves. What will happen if you don’t have one? You will not be allowed to run. Don’t get confused between a “Waterproof rain jacket” as described above and a wind shell…
• Mini First Aid kit – See detail below.
• If it’s cold and wet weather you may also need to carry a long sleeve base layer and tights – bring it with. It can get REALLY cold higher up on the long route!
• Please note that due to the altitude, deep valleys and various mountain ranges, the weather conditions are unpredictable. You must ensure that you are fully prepared.

• Cell phone – please save the numbers of the event organizer & sweepers on route which will be available at registration
• At least 1L water capacity
• Whistle
• Wind-shell. In case of rain you need to have a Waterproof rain jacket with hood and long sleeves.
• Space blanket.

• Space blanket
• Stretch bandage plaster – for sprains. 7cm width minimum
• Steri strips – for cuts
• Wound dressing – for larger wounds. 10cm width minimum
• Strapping tape. Small roll.
• Anti histamine tablets – allergies, bee/insect stings
• Anti inflammatory tablets
• Antiseptic cream. Small tube.
• Medical details in a ziplock bag – Alergies/Blood group/Emergency contact name, relationship, tel number.

www.entrytickets.net 

The stunning but challenging 10km Dassie Trail Run and it’s younger cousin, the 6km Dassie Rockrat starts and finishes at Nature’s Valley , joining the last few kilometers of the OTTER Run. The race starts nice and early at 8.30 am in the morning - 1.5 hours after the start of the OTTER - and Dassie athletes will cross the same finish as the OTTER athletes a bit later.

Please see Dassie Trail Run website for more details: http://otter.run/the-dassie/

Distance: 10km or 6km
Price is R240.00 pp and R200.00 pp (includes park entrance fee)
Schedule: 
7:00am Registration Dassie (Nature’s Valley - De Vasselot Camp Site)) 
8:30am Start Dassie: (Nature’s Valley - De Vasselot Camp Site)) 
10.00am First Dassie athletes finishing (Nature’s Valley - De Vasselot Camp Site)) 
10:30am Last Dassie athletes finishing (Nature’s Valley - De Vasselot Camp Site)) 
11:00am First OTTER athletes expected (Nature’s Valley - De Vasselot Camp Site))