The 18 & 24 km races start at Astron (formerly Caltex), Waterfront Drive Knysna. Both races start at 8 am and finish at Blackwaters River Lodge.
Parking will be available behind Caltex and a one way shuttle service will be available from Blackwaters River Lodge back to Caltex after the race.
First Shuttle back to Knysna Astron will leave at 10h30 on Sunday Race day.
Shuttle tickets available at Registration & Finish at R 40 each.
The 18/24km routes include spectacular bridge crossings and breathtaking scenery along the Knysna historic Railway with both heading across the lagoon, past Belvidere into the Western Heads Conservancy.
(Please note that the section across the lagoon is a neutral zone and no running/ passing will be allowed on this section)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO WATER POINTS ON THE 6 KM ROUTE!
THE 18 & 24 KM ROUTES HAVE 2 WATERPOINTS THAT ARE RE-FILL STATIONS. PLEASE HAVE YOUR OWN CUP OR HYDRATION VEST
COST:
FUN 6 km – R 100
(FUN RACE Start & Finish at Blackwaters)
FULL 18KM – R 250
PRO 24KM – R 350
(FULL & PRO RACE starts in Knysna at ASTRON Waterfront & Finish at Blackwaters)
online entries close Thursday 19 Sept. 18:00
Late entries add R 50
Registration from 07:30 at Blackwaters ONLY for 6 KM run. RACE START: 08:45
18 & 24 KM Registration at Caltex Waterfront from 07:00 until 7:45 latest!
RACE BRIEFING 18 & 24 km on railway track 07:50 –
RACE START 08:00 sharp.
Medals for all finishers – KnysnaX Trail series medals only for FULL 18 & PRO 24 KM finishers
WE ARE PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WESTERN HEADS GOUKAMMA CONSERVANCY. INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY FEE IS A SMALL FEE THAT GOES TOWARDS THE ALIEN CLEARING AND CONSERVANCY OF THE EXTREMELY ENDANGERED KNYSNA FYNBOS. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED WITH THIS FANTASTIC CAUSE.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WESTERN HEADS GOUKAMMA CONSERVANCY. INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY FEE IS A SMALL FEE THAT GOES TOWARDS THE ALIEN CLEARING AND CONSERVANCY OF THE EXTREMELY ENDANGERED KNYSNA FYNBOS. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED WITH THIS FANTASTIC CAUSE.
COST:
6KM – R100
18KM – R250
24KM – R350
We are proud to be associated with the Western Heads Goukamma Conservancy. Included in your entry fee is a small fee that goes towards the Alien Clearing and conservancy of the extremely endangered Knysna Fynbos. Please visit their website to see how you can get involved with this fantastic cause.
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Rules and Regulations
– No refunds
– No substitutions, upgrades, downgrades will be allowed
– No need to wear Club Clothing
– Positive proof of ID must be shown in order to collect your race pack, NO THIRD PARTY PICK UPS ALLOWED.
– Only the event race number will be worn on the front of the vest
– This event is a waste free event. No plastic allowed on the route. No cups will be served on the route. Runners must wear their own backpacks to carry water. Waterpoints will have Water to refill backpacks.
– NO LITTERING PLEASE
– Do not run on the Golf Course greens, fairways or any parts not marked by the route director. Always follow route markers and marshal instructions.
– No swimming in the ocean or lagoon on the route
– Immediate disqualification if a runner:
*tampers with route markings
* is caught littering
* damages the trail or any vegetation
* disobey marshals
– Medical, Rescue, Marshal’s, and organizers decisions is final.
– Closing date for entries is as soon as entry cap have been reached for each race.
– Start chutes closes 5mins before race start. Arrivals after this time will not be allowed to start.
– Minimum age for entering is 14 for the Lite, 15 for the Full and 18 for Pro
– The runner arriving before you at a technical section determines the pace. Do not hassle or crowd a runner while an obstacle is being negotiated.
– The trail is designed with ample overtaking opportunities before and after obstacles. Do not “race” the technical sections.
– Remain in the order of arriving at obstacles as some queuing will be needed at certain obstacles.
– Waterpoints will have water. Runners are advised to carry backpacks with water. NO LITTERING
– This is a pre entry event
– No Smoking or carrying of lighters anywhere from you leave the start point
– Spectators are requested to remain at the Start/ Finish area.
– Start and finish venue is at Caltex Waterfront and Blackwaters River Lodge
– Cutoff time for the 6 km is 2h30min.
– Cutoff time for the 18km is 3hrs30min.
– You must be present at Prize giving to be in contention for Lucky draw prizes. All podium finishers must be at the prize giving to receive prizes. No prize money on amy of the distances.