Distance: 6 km Start time: 7:45 am | Walkers Welcome Elevation gain: 140 m Water tables: 1 table en route
The route starts with a moderate climb over the first 2 km along jeep track through the sugarcane farms. The course then loops through indigenous forests on a single-track trail. The last 1.5 km descends back to the finish through the sugarcane with lovely sea views.
Course Route and Profile:
*Please note that distances are subject to change depending on route access and safety.
Distance: 12 km Start time: 7:30 am | Walkers Welcome Elevation gain: 277 m Water tables: 2 tables en route
The route starts with a moderate climb over the first 2 km along jeep track through the sugarcane farms. The course then moves onto a single-track trail, which loops through the indigenous forests, past farm dams and old orchards for approx. 6 km. The last 1.5 km descends back to the finish through the sugarcane with lovely sea views.
Course Route and Profile:
*Please note that distances are subject to change depending on route access and safety.
Distance: 20 km Start time: 7:00 am Elevation gain: 412 m Water tables: 2 tables en route
The route starts along the same route as the 6 km & 12 km courses with a moderate climb over the first 2 km along jeep track through the sugarcane farms. The course then veers off the short and medium courses, looping through indigenous forests, along drainage lines and between sugarcane. The last 1.5 km descends back to the finish through the sugarcane with lovely sea views.
Course Route and Profile:
*Please note that distances are subject to change depending on route access and safety.
This great venue offers farmland and coastal forest running with beautiful sea views on the Rocky Bay Trails, including jeep track and fantastic sections of flowing single track.
The Sugar Post at Rocky Bay Resort is more than just a restaurant! Pay them a visit after your run for gourmet food served in an Ouma se Kombuis atmosphere.
Online Entries and Registration
Online entries will open on Thursday, 29 January 2020, with the Early Bird special at 10:00am. Early Bird tickets will be available until 10:00am on Friday, 12 March 2020. Online entries will close at Midday on Friday, 27 March 2020. Please note that entries will be available on the day of the event but at a R50 surcharge (U18s exempt). Registration and late entries will open at 6:00am and close at 7:30am on the day of the event. Please arrive with plenty of time to process your registration.
Substitutions can also be made before the event but need to be finalised a week before the event commences and are charged a R50 admin fee. To arrange a substitution, contact info@kzntrailrunning.co.za.
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 in the race village for children (2yrs+). Experienced childminders will supervise and entertain your children while you enjoy the trails. Juice and water will be provided by KZNTR for your children. Please pack food and snacks and appropriate clothing for your children for the duration of your run.
Accommodation
There are self-catering log cabin chalets and a magnificent campsite available at Rocky Bay Resorts. Bookings for Log Cabin Chalets will have a 20% discount in accordance with the event. For more information and bookings call039 976 0336.
Directions
Venue: Rocky Bay Resorts, Park Rynie.
From Pietermaritzburg (ETA 1 hr 30 min):
Follow the N3 southbound and follow signage for Port Shepstone at Interchange 165-E B Cloete.
Travel south from Durban on the N2 and take Exit 104 to Park Rynie / R612.
Turn left (seaward) onto the R612 and at the traffic lights, turn right onto the R102.
Travel for approx. 3km, where Rocky Bay Resort is signposted on the left.
From Durban (ETA 50 min):
Travel south from Durban on the N2 and take Exit 104 to Park Rynie / R612.
Turn left (seaward) onto the R612 and at the traffic lights, turn right onto the R102.
Travel for approx. 3km, where Rocky Bay Resort is signposted on the left.
*Please note that distances are subject to change depending on route access and safety.
*Please note that distances are subject to change depending on route access and safety.
*Please note that distances are subject to change depending on route access and safety.
