Online entries close on Wednesday 20 March at 20H00
Race Date: Sunday 24 March 2024
Venue: Blackwaters River Lodge
RACE STARTS:
15KM AND 21KM 08H00
6KM FUN RUN 08H30
Registration & Late entries available at Blackwaters River Lodge from 16H00 – 18H00 on Saturday 23rd.
Late entries will be accepted with a R50 late entry fee.
Trail Running at its best. Our new 15 & 21 km Routes will take you across the beautiful old train bridge over the Goukamma River. (Please note that the 70 meter long section across the bridge is a neutral zone and no racing/ passing will be allowed on this section)
Runners will follow the historic Choo-Toe line on a gentle uphill until reaching the open plantations and it’s flowing trails. Clean air in pristine surroundings. There will be one water point on-route, please use your own hydration vest to refill.
The last 5km run in the opposite direction as the first 5km, with the 21km joining the Fun run Route at the end.
The exciting 6km fun run is a scenic trail run for the entire family. Children are welcome to enter this fun run but must kindly be accompanied by an adult. This new route has it all, so be prepared. All routes provide some breathtaking scenery, a trail run not to be missed!
Finishers medals for all participants!
Collectable Trail Series medals for 15 & 25 km distances.
Podiums and lucky prizes! See You there1
Cost:
6km – R100
15km – R250
21km – 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.
Smile Foundation is a South African non-governmental organisation with a comprehensive healthcare vision for children living with facial conditions. Smile Foundation together with the country’s Academic Hospitals work together to put the smile back onto children’s faces with corrective facial reconstructive surgery and treatments.
ILoveBoobies raises funds by selling active apparel & receiving donations. ILoveBoobies provides Breast Health screenings to rural communities in South Africa. #givealittlehelpalot
The Western Heads-Goukamma Conservancy’s purpose is to promote the protection of important indigenous ecosystems, species, archaeological and palaeontological sites, landscapes and geological features.
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 Blackwaters River Lodge
– 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.
