Winter Run- KnysnaX Trail Run
12 July 2025
12 July 2025
START VENUE 19 & 25 KM: BLACKWATERS RIVER LODGE
START VENUE 6 KM:BELVIDERE RAILWAY TRACK ENTRANCE
FINISH VENUE: Knysna Oyster Festival HUB, CASTLE LITE BEER TENT
REGISTRATION: 11 JULY FROM 16H00 – 18H00 AT THE CASTLE LITE BEER TENT KNYSNA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS GROUNDS IN TROTTER STREET, KNYSNA
RACE STARTS: 25KM AND 19KM 08H30 FROM BLACKWATERS RIVER LODGE AND THE 6KM AT 09H00 FROM BELVIDERE.
*SHUTTLE TICKETS TO STARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT REGISTRATION
19 & 25 KM SHUTTLES DEPART FROM 07H00 TO BLACKWATERS RIVER LODGE FROM.
6KM SHUTTLES DEPART FROM 08H00 TO BELVIDERE START.
*THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE 6KM START, PLEASE MAKE USE OF THE SHUTTLES OR HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER DROP YOU OFF. THERE ARE NO TOILETS AT THE 6KM START.
*SHUTTLES ARE R 40 pp AND DEPART FROM THE FINISH (GATE OPPOSITE CAFE MARIOS)
ONLINE ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY 10 JULY 2025
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR LATE ENTRIES. LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY 11 JULY
Late entries will be accepted at an additional R50 late entry fee.
Trail Running at its best. Another new route added for the Winter Run at the KnysnaX Trail Series. All our routes will follow some amazing railway sections, forest and scenes of the Goukamma river, Knysna Lagoon and more.
We are very excited to announce the 6km fun run too. A fun scenic trail run for the entire family. Children are welcome to enter this fun run but must kindly be accompanied by an adult.
The routes include spectacular bridge crossings and breathtaking scenery all along the Knysna Railway. A trail run you do not want to miss
Please note that there are no water points on the 6km route.
The 19km route will have two water points. Please have your OWN cup or hydration pack to refill at this point.
Cost:
Fun Run 6km – R100
Full 19km – R290
Full 25km – R390
Shuttles – R40
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.
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.
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
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 close at 07h45. Arrivals after this time will not be allowed to start.
– Minimum age for entering is 14 for the Lite, 15 for the Full.
– 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
– 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 their prizes. Should a podium finisher not be able to attend prize giving, written notice must be given to the organizer before the participant leaves the venue.
