Course Details
Distance: 42km
Start time: 05:30am
Take in the best of the Drakensberg World Heritage Site’s most iconic peaks, summit Baba Omkhulu and enjoy pristing mountain trails and 1800m of climbing.
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*Please note that courses are subject to change.
Distance: 25km
Start time: 6:30am
Our middle distance, with almost 1000m of climbing is still a proper challenge for even accomplished runners.
Course Route and Profile:
*Please note that courses are subject to change.
Distance: 10km
Start time: 07:00am
A runnable trail with a bit of everything, some steep climbs and technical downhills with plenty of flowing track.
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* Please note that course routes are subject to change.
Distance: 5km
Start time: 07:15am
Short in distance, high in enjoyment. For the speed demons, or those who just want to keep things a bit shorter.
Course Route and Profile:
*Please note that courses are subject to change.
Distances: 5km | 10km
Start times: 07:15pm | 06:45pm
A 5 and 10km night race will take place on Friday, 03 December 2021 and will have some slight changes to the course routes of the day races.
Friday 3 December
4pm – Registration Opens
6:45pm – 10km Night Run
7:15pm – 5km Night Run
9pm – Registration Closes
Saturday 4 December
5am – Registration Opens
5:30am – 40km Starts
6:30am – 21km Starts
7:00am – 10km Starts
7:15am – 5km Starts
8am-5pm – Runners finishing
12pm – Prize Giving
2pm – Trail Equipment Demo
6pm – Trail Talks
7.30pm – Trail Movie
8pm – Drinks
Sunday 5 December
8am – Stretch out 5k
10am – Depart
The following equipment will be compulsory for the event:
- Fully Charged Cellphone
- 1L Hydration Capacity
- Waterproof Outerlayer
- Whistle
- Basic first aid
- Emergency Blanket
- Food Reserve (200 Calories)
Please note that the following additional equipment is required for prevailing cold conditions:
- Long-sleeve Thermal Base Layer
- Tights | Waterproof Pants | Thermals
- Waterproof Gloves
- Beanie or Neck Scarf
Please note that the following additional equipment is required for prevailing warm conditions:
- 1.5L Hydration Capacity
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Accommodation
Online Entries and Registration
Entry Opens: 10am, Tuesday 01 June 2021
Online Entries Close: Midday on Friday, 26 November 2021
Drakensberg Trail Festival
In Association With
Directions
Venue: aha Alpine Heath Resort and Conference Center, Bergville.
From Durban (ETA 3hr 10min):
- Travel Northbound on the N3.
- Take Exit 194 and turn left onto R74 and follow for ~72km.
- Turn left at the “Alpine Health” Signpost and follow for ~7.3km.
- Turn right and after 4.5km, turn right again and follow for ~4.3km to reach aha Alpine Resort.
- Travel Southbound on the N3 for ~258km.
- Use the left lane to get to the Harrismith/Bethlehem ramp to the N5.
- Turn left after 400m onto the R74 and follow for ~44.6km.
- Turn right at the “Alpine Health” Signpost and follow for ~7.3km.
- Turn right and after 4.5km, turn right again and follow for ~4.3km to reach aha Alpine Resort.
For a Google Map link, click Here.
