The official launch of the KnysnaX Trail Series
The first of the four part series will take place on 08 – 10 January 2021. This spectacular event promises to start the new year on a challenging but exiting way with world class trails and views for the photo albums. A trail running stage race for everyone as you have the option to choose between the Lite, Full or Pro category. So whether you are just a weekend trail blazer or running to set records. this event is just for you.
LITE
Day 1: Registration and Prologue
Day 2: 11 km Trail Run
Day 3: 8,3 km Trail Run
Cost
R595 for one event
R2100 for the complete series (4 events)
FULL
Day 1: Registration and Prologue
Day 2: 16,5 km Trail Run
Day 3: 11,5 km Trail Run
Cost
R895 for one event
R3300 for the complete series (4 events)
PRO
Day 1: Registration and Prologue
Day 2: 22 km Trail Run
Day 3: 19,7 km Trail Run
Cost
R1195 for one event
R4500 for the complete series (4 events)
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 that contain tear off strips
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 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.
Race packs must be collected from Pezula Hotel, on Friday, 08 January 2021. Runners will NOT be allowed to run if race packs are not collected on Friday. Registration open from 14h00 -17h45. There will be NO registration on Saturday and Sunday.
Closing date for entries is as soon as entry cap have been reached for each race.
Start chutes close at 07h00. 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 the Pro
Parking at Pezula Hotel and Spa and Pezula Golf Club
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 on the day entries.
No Smoking or carrying of lighters anywhere from you leave the start point
Spectators are requested to remain at the Start/ Finish area.
Your race pack will contain the final race rules and race instructions.
Start and finish venue is at Pezula Hotel and Spa. Parking marshals will assist with parking.
Cutoff time for the 9 km is 2h30min.
Cutoff time for the 15 km is 3hrs30min.
Cutoff time for the 27 km is 5hrs30min.
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 prize money. 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. First 3 spots on races will receive prize money.
