Eston Trail Run
11 September 2022
Course Details
Traversing the Tala Private Game Reserve, this trail run will soak up the atmosphere of the well known farming community, bringing adventure and loads of excitement. The routes traverse sugar cane fields, farmlands and surrounding bushveld. The longer routes traverse through the Tala game reserve giving participants a chance to take in the spectacular views. Be on the lookout for kudu, giraffe, wildebeest and eland! The flowing single track and animal paths will take you through grasslands, thornveld and past dams.
Start: 7:00 am | Walkers Welcome
Distance: 5 km
Elevation Gain: 81.8 m
Water tables: 1 table on route.
Course Route and Profile:
*Please note that routes are subject to change.
Start: 6:30 am | Walkers Welcome
Distance: 10 km
Elevation gain: 203 m
Water tables: 2 tables on route.
Course Route and Profile:
*Please note that routes are subject to change.
Start time: 6:00 am
Distance: 20 km
Elevation Gain: 394 m
Water Tables: 2 tables on route.
Course Route and Profile:
*Please note that routes are subject to change.
Online Entries and Registration
Entry Opens: Friday 22 November 2019
Early Bird Closes: Midday on Friday 19 August 2022
Online Entries Close: Midday Friday, 09 September 2022
Registration and Late Entries: Registration will run from 06:00am – 07:30am on the day of event and late entries will be available at a R50 surcharge (U18’s exempt).
Cupless Water Tables
As KZNTR is moving toward the more ecologically friendly cupless water tables, we ask you to please ensure that you bring your own trail cup, water bottles and/or hydration packs for on-course hydration and refills!
KZNTR KidZone
KZNTR KidZone will be available for Children (2yrs+). Experienced childminders will allow parents to get out and enjoy exhilarating trails by distracting (and watching over) the little ones with stimulating and fun activities at the Race Village.
Directions To This Race
Venue: Beaumont Eston Farmers’ Club.
From Pietermaritzburg (ETA )
- Take Exit 61 and merge with the R603, following for ~15.6 km.
- Turn right (signposted “Beaumont Eston Farmers’ Club”) and follow the signs for the Eston Show.
From Durban (ETA 55 min):
- Follow the N3 Northbound and take Exit 57.
- Turn left at the intersection (following the signs for the R603) and follow the road for ~3.2 km.
- Turn left onto the R603 and follow for ~12.6 km.
- Turn right (signposted “Beaumont Eston Farmers’ Club”) and follow the signs for the Eston Show.