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Trail run race calendar for January 2020
Sat 25 January WC
Wielie Walie Trail Run. 6km, 10km. Raka Wine Estate. Picturesque fynbos, vineyards in Overberg. Proceeds to Wielie Walie Speelskool. Start 8am. R80/R100. entryninja.com
Sat 25 January GP
Four Seasons. 5km, 10km, 15km, 30km. Cowhouse Market, Hazeldean. Farm surroundings and bushveld next to the Pienaarsriver. Routes change each season. Start 16:30pm. R50-R150. bouttime.co.za
Sat 25 January WC
TrailFun Simonsig. 5km, 10km, 20km. Simonsig Wine Estate. Summer Series. Enjoy a run through the vineyards. Challenging longer routes. 7am. R120-R150. trailfun.co.za
Sun 26 January KZN
Gilboa Challenge. 4km, 10km, 15km. Bushwillow Park, Karkloof. Breathtaking forest singletrack. Start 7am. kzntrailrunning.co.za
Sun 26 January GP
Fresh@Wolwe. 5km, 12km, 17km. Wolwespuit Park. Handcrafted singletrack for flowing, adrenaline-filled adventure for any runner. Start 7am. R120-R200. freshtrails.co.za
Sun 26 January EC
Van Stadens Mountain Marathon. 10km, 21km, 42km. Crossways Farm Village. Inaugural mountain run to show you new routes in the area. Summit Van Stadensberg. R160/R300/R480. vanstadens.run
Trail run event calendar for February 2020
Sat 1 – Sun 2 February KZN
Run the Rivers Trail Run. 12km/8km, 25km/16km. Underberg. Jeep track and singletrack, fairly technical, mountain, forest, veld, and river trails. R500. runtherivers.co.za
Sat 1 – Sun 2 February WC
24Hours of Oak Valley. 6km laps. Oak Valley Estate. Run as many laps as you can in 12 hours at this fun camping event for the whole family. Start 12pm. R600+. 24hoursofoakvalley.co.za
Sun 2 February KZN
Hilton College Trail Run. 6km, 12km, 22km. Hilton College. Plantations and valley bushveld on purpose-built singletrack. Longer courses have tough, technical climbs! Start 7am. kzntrailrunning.co.za
Sun 2 February WC
Trail Series Super League 2. 6km, 12km, 20km. Lebanon Forest, Elgin Valley. Start 7:30am. trailseries.co.za
Sun 2 February NW
Cool Ideas Kloofzicht Summer Run. 5km, 10km, 15km, 25km. Kloofzicht Lodge, Muldersdrift. Exciting routes. Start 7:30am. R110-R250. entryninja.com
Sun 2 February EC
King of the Valley. 6km, 12km, 18km. Little Walmer Golf Course, PE. Test yourself against the Baakens Valley. Start 8am. R120/R150/R200. bigosports.co.za
Wed 5 February WC
Groot Constantia Twilight Run. 5km, 10km. Groot Constantia. fun mid week run in the most beautiful vineyard in CT. Entry includes voucher and shopper bag. Start 5pm. R160/R190. quantumadventures.co.za
Fri 7 – Sun 9 February EC
Winston Whip. 5km, 10km, 29km/21km. Winston Farm, Hogsback. Run 50km in breathtaking beauty, farmlands and mountains. Run one or both days. R100-R1,800. entryninja.com
Sat 8 February WC
TrailFun Durbanville Hills. 5km, 10km. Durbanville Hills Wine Estate. Summer Series. Run through the vines, with a double loop to make the long distance. Start 7:30am. R120. trailfun.co.za
Sat 8 February INT
Tarawera Ultramarathon. 21km, 50km, 102km, 160km. New Zealand. Circumnavigate four lakes, through forests, past waterfalls, stunning scenery. taraweraultra.co.nz
Sun 9 February GP
Rosemary Hill Trail Run. 5km, 10km, 21km. Rosemary Hill Farm, Pretoria. Wonderful day on farm trails then relax on lush lawns under big trees at charming farm. Start 7am. R100-R210. wildtrail.co.za
Sun 9 February KZN
Valley View Trail. 5km, 10km. 20km. Valley View Farm, Richmond. Tough climbs and descents with river crossings and impressive views. Start 7am. kzntrailrunning.co.za
Sun 9 February GP
Fresh@Voortrekker Monument. 5km, 10km, 17km. Voortrekker Monument. Technical singletrack and jeep track around Schanskop Hill. Start 7am. R120-R200. freshtrails.co.za
Sat 8 – Sun 16 February INT
Remarkable Rwanda. 150km. Nine day adventure through Rwanda’s magnificent volcanic landscape. Volcanoes, lake shores, cloud forest, and the source of the Nile. wildrun.com
Mon 10 February WC
Hi-Tec Jordan Full Moon Run. 5km, 10km. Jordan Wine Estate. Magnificent views – live music, good food, superb wine watching full moon rise. Start 7pm. R100/R145. runventures.co.za
Friday 14 February WC
Versus Summer Run Party. 6km, 12km. Mont Marie Restaurant, Stellenbosch. Free Versus socks with every entry. Beautiful, well-marked routes, prizes, fun! Start 7am. R150/R200. entryninja.com
Sat 15 February WC
Run The Vines #14. 5km, 10km, 17km. Ayama Slent Farm. Fun vineyard running. R100-R150. Start 7:30am. runthevines.co.za
Sat 15 February KZN
Illovo Wartburg Trail Run. 10km. Wartburg Kirchdorf School. Fast trail with some singletrack. Multisport options. Start 8am. R50. roag.co.za
Sun 16 February GP
Fresh@Klapperkop. 5km, 10km, 15km. Fort Klapperkop. Beautiful scenery on circular route from Anglo-Boer War fort. Bird’s eye view of the city. Start 7am. R120-R190. freshtrails.co.za
Sun 16 February WC
Nissan Trailseeker Banhoek. 3km, 5km, 10km, 21km. Kylemore High School. Singletrack through Banhoek Conservancy. First in the trail series. Start 7am. R110-R250. trailrun.trailseekerseries.co.za
Trail events further ahead in 2020
Sat 2 – 3 May GP
Ragnar Trail Joburg. 21km, 42km. Hennops Trails. Unique team experience, running three loops as a team of eight*, four, or two. *Not a team of seven as we printed in TRAIL 34. runragnar.com PROMOTED
Sat 23 – 24 May WC
Ragnar Trail Cape Town. 21km, 42km. Elgin Grabouw Country Club. Unique team experience, running three loops as a team of eight*, four, or two. *Not a team of seven as we printed in TRAIL 34. runragnar.com PROMOTED
Fri 29 – 31 May WC
Langkloof Trail Run. 80km. Louvain Guest Farm, George. Stunning new trails through the Outeniqua Mountains over three days. Start 9am. R4,000-R6,000. langklooftrail.run PROMOTED
Sat 5 – Sun 6 September WC
Run2Nowhere. 9km/12km, 20km/18km, 32km/28km. McGregor. A two-day trail run for everyone! Moderate distances, relaxed vibe, festive atmosphere. No cut off times, no pressure. Start 8am. run2nowhere.co.za PROMOTED
See more events in your copy of TRAIL 34, where we list 98 trail running events locally and internationally from January to May 2020.
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