23 November 2024
The race will take place at The Border Post at the top of Oliviershoek Pass, nestled in the magnificent northern Drakensberg. Participants will have the rare privilege of running and walking through an extraordinarily beautiful landscape, featuring diverse terrain and stunning scenery. From the rolling indigenous grasslands of the foothills to the challenging rocky ascents and descents, culminating in sublime mountain-top running, this event offers it all. If the weather cooperates, runners will be treated to breathtaking views that can momentarily feel otherworldly. However, they must stay focused and keep their feet firmly on the ground! All participants should also keep an eye out for glimpses of natural wildlife along the way.
- Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024
- Registration: 5am onwards
- Race Briefing: 15min before each race
- Race Types: Loop
- Venue: The Border Post, Oliviershoek Pass
- Race Itinerary (Click Here)
- No Pets
- Accommodation: Cottages and Camping Available (Click here for more information)
- FAQs and T's and C's Here
Courses
Marathon Course
Start Time: 05:30am
Distance: 39km
Elevation gain: 1876m
Aid Stations: 4 stations
Compulsory Equipment
Fully Charged Cellphone
1L Hydration Capacity
Waterproof Outerlayer
Whistle
Basic First Aid (Min. Strapping)
Emergency Blanket
Food Reserve (Min. 200 Calories)
Short Course
Start Time: 07:15am | Walkers Welcome
Distance: 7km
Elevation gain: 192m
Aid Stations: 1 station
Medium Course
Start Time: 07:00am | Walkers Welcome
Distance: 11km
Elevation gain: 329m
Aid Stations: 2 stations
Long Course
Start Time: 06:30am
Distance: 20km
Elevation gain: 778m
Aid Stations: 3 stations
SELF-CAMPING
Enjoy an incredible night(s) under the stars of the Drakensberg Mountains.
- Bring your own tent and camping accessories
- Braai stands available (byo food, charcoal and firelighters)
- Power access at race village
- Communual Ablutions
COTTAGES
Cozy-warm cottages in the mountains – perfect to rest those tired legs after some great trails along the Sterkfontein dam!
- Cozy cottage with a bedroom and bathroom
- Power Access in cottage
- Private bathroom
BnB ROOMS
Ready to wake up to breathtaking views and mountain serenity – our cozy BnB rooms are your perfect get up n go for the trails!
- BnB Room
- Breakfast Included
- Power access in room
- Private bathroom