Join us for two days of Trail Running and exploring beautiful routes, without the stress of racing!
DATE : 22-23 November 2025
Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness GARDEN ROUTE
This is a Trail Running Tour- where you get to explore part of the beautiful Garden Route without the stress of racing!
DAILY DISTANCES
Day 1 – 15km | Day 2 – 16km
ENTRY FEES
R4,800.00 per person sharing
R5,900.00 per person single
R3,000.00 Entry only – no accommodation
LIMITED TO 50 ENTRIES ONLY
Entry includes :
* SANParks Entry Permits;
* Entry and Conservation Fees;
* Accommodation at Fairy Knowe Hotel for Friday and Saturday night;
* All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch;
* Finishers drink from Lo-Cal Beverages every day;
* Well stocked watertables;
* Friday evening Beach Walk;
* Goodie Bag with Race T Shirt; and
* Two hour canoeing on the Touw River Saturday afternoon.
TOUR INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATION
The Fairy Knowe Hotel, WILDERNESS
Included in your entry, is a single or sharing hotel room, Riverside or In-house. Accommodation for Friday and Saturday nights.
The Fairy Knowe Hotel, affectionately referred to as ‘the grand dame’ of Wilderness, has been welcoming guests since 1924. This landmark hotel was renovated in 2021 and is looking gracious and glorious once again!
A 20-minute drive from George airport and central to all tourist attractions. The perfect base from which to explore the Garden Route, it’s pristine beaches, indigenous forests, lakes, world-class golf courses, organic farmers markets, amazing water activities, hang-gliding, shark cage diving, hiking trails and fantastic birding opportunities all within a radius of 30 – 50 km.
The hotel is a birders paradise with over 280 species to be found here, of which the Knysna Loerie is a regular visitor.
INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY
- Access to beautiful trails on SANParks and Cape Nature areas;
- All Permit and Conservation Fees;
- Friday evening Beach Walk;
- Friday and Saturday night accommodation at Fairy Knowe Hotel – single or sharing;
- All meals from : Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch;
- Finishers drink from Lo-Cal Beverages;
- Goodie bag; and
- Race T-Shirt & headband.
- Canoeing on Touw River
- Saturday night music concert at Fairy Knowe Hotel.
EVENT PROGRAMME
Friday
17h00 Registration and Welcoming
18h00 Sunset Beach Walk for those who wants to join in – not compulsory
19h30 Dinner
Saturday
06h30 Breakfast & coffee
08h30 Start of Day 1
12h00 Lunch
13h00 Chill time: outdoor activities and massages
15h00-17h00 Canoeing
18h00 Dinner
19h00 Live Concert at Fairy Knowe Hotel
Sunday
06h30 Breakfast & coffee
08h30 Start of Day 2
11h00 Lunch and Good Byes!
COMPULSORY KIT
As a precaution, we would like you to carry the following compulsory equipment during your run. It is for your own personal safety. Please adhere to the following:
Cell phone (fully charged)
Ziplock bag to keep phone dry
Space blanket
Backpack
Whistle
Hat
Emergency food
Water bottles
Sunscreen (SPF50)
Outer shell jacket (waterproof)
Small First aid kit
Please ensure that you carry the compulsory equipment with you during the race as conditions can change quickly.
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
Cancellation / Refund Policy
- No refunds of your deposit paid or entry fees unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case your entry will be transferable.
- Entries are not transferable.
- NO EXCEPTIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL).
This event will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of Safety, Act of Nature or by any reason out of our control. In this event, entry fees are NOT refundable, but will be transferable to a next event.
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