Distance options :

Day one (Sat 1 July] – 32km. 1270m altitude gain.

Average runner to complete in 4-5 hours

OR

Day two (Sun 2 July) – 15km.

Average runner to complete in under 2 hours. Indigenous forests and river valleys [Please note that we’ve shortened day 2 – from previous years]

OR

BOTH days – 47km in total

Categories for ALL options:

Senior Male 18-39yrs
Senior Female 18-39yrs
Vet Male 40+
Vet Female 40+
Masters Male +50
Masters Female +50
Registration

Registration at Honeywood Farm:

Friday, 30 June 6pm until 9 pm or Saturday morning 6h30 until 7h30 , Sunday 6h30 until 7h30

Race Start

Day 1 Race briefing at the start line at the Grootvadersbosch Reserve gate at 8h15. Race start 8h30 from the Reserve gate – 2km from Honeywood Farm. NO REGISTRATION will take place at this point.

Day 2 Race briefing 8h15 at Honeywood Farm in the hall. Race start 8h30 from Honeywood Farm and also finish there again.

Prize giving :

Prize giving and prize giving lunch – Sunday, 2 July approximately 12h00. Great lucky drawprizes. You have to be there, for a chance to win…

ENTRY FEE:

BOTH DAYS: R890.00 per person [Sunday braai included]

DAY 1 ONLY: R 560.00 per person [No meals included – See catering options separate to entry fee – lower down]
DAY 2 ONLY – R 360.00 per person [Sunday braai included]
Included in the entry package:

Branded, race cap – only for the runners entered/paid before 10 June 2017.
CNC Reserve and GVB Conservancy permit fees
Finish line drinks – both days
Finishers medal
Lucky draw prizes

CATERING : please note that optional Saturday night and non-runners meals have to be pre booked – no additional catering can be ordered on the weekend

Saturday lunch – egg bacon rolls can be bought at the venue – available from approx 11h00 onwards
Saturday dinner – Traditional braai. Optional at R130.00pp
Sunday [early] Lunch – potjie – vegetarian / meat with breads and dessert. Included for “both day” and “day 2 runner – runners doing day 2 only” If you ran day 1 only and staying on for the weekend, you can pre order/pre pay for Sunday lunch on the entry form.
Free coffee/tea/hot chocolate at race village – self service. All weekend. Please bring own mug
Beverages / beers – bring your own (no bar facilities)
Weather:

Unpredictable…

Entry requirements :

Participants have to be trail running fit, carry the stipulated equipment and be over the age of 18.

Compulsory kit for DAY 1: PLEASE ensure you have this. Ugene WILL check it 🙂

Cell phone – please save the numbers of the event organizer & sweepers on route which will be available at registration
At least 2L water capacity
Antihistamine tablets/mini first aid kit/anti inflamotory tablets
Plasters & bandage
Space blanket
Windshell.
Whistle
Waterproof jacket with hood and long sleeves – ALWAYS COMPULSORY ON DAY 1. Regardless of the weather. In this case you do not need to then also carry a wind shell. Plastic ponchos are not acceptable.
If it’s cold and wet weather you will also need to carry a long sleeve base layer and tights – bring it with.
Medical aid details
Please note that due to altitude the weather conditions are unpredictable. You must ensure that you are fully prepared.
Day 2 Compulsorry kit:

Cell phone – please save the numbers of the event organizer & sweepers on route which will be available at registration
At least 1L water capacity
Antihistamine tablets/mini first aid kit/anti inflamotory tablets
Plasters & bandage
Space blanket
Windshell.
Whistle
If it rains on day 2, you will need to carry a water proof rain jacket with hood and long sleeve. Plastic ponchos are not acceptable.
Medical aid details
Please note that due to altitude the weather conditions are unpredictable. You must ensure that you are fully prepared.