Friday, 13 July 2012
The Salomon Bastille Day Trail run details

 

Registration:

 Starts on Saturday at 6am at the race venue for all route options. Pre-entries only. Everyone who ordered Salomon running tees can collect them at registration. All kiddies can register for the kiddies dash at 8am.

Start Times:

 35km route: 7:30am

22km route: 8am

12km: 8:30am

Kiddies dash: 9am

All regular trailrun rules apply. There is compulsory gear for you to carry and this applies to all routes. This consists of: Waterproof shell cover/top. At least 1.5 litres of water. A cell phone in case of emergencies. Some sort of snack to keep your engines running.There are no official water points on route, but there is plenty of fresh water on the mountain.

Be prepared to get your feet wet. You will be crossing some rivers, this is trailrunning after all.

There are photographers on route, smile, flash, do whatever it takes to be famous.

Race Venue:

The start finish zone is located at the "Old Bells Lodge" on the edge of the Berg River dam, ( 33°56'12.83"S, 19° 4'27.14"E). Coming from Paarl side, head through Franschhoek on the main road (R45) until you hit the T-Junction at the Franschhoek Monument. Turn right and then right again onto the Robertsvlei road. Carry on for 5km and marshals will direct you where to park.

Bastille Day Festival:

 All runners have been set aside entries into the Bastille day festival marquee. Tickets at a discounted price of R125 and are available to runners at the tourism office on presentation of runners coupon that you receive after the race.