Join us for two days of Trail Running and exploring beautiful routes, without the stress of racing!
DATE : 12-13 November 2022
Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness, Western Cape
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 – 13km / Day 2 16km
ENTRY FEES:
R4,750.00 per person sharing
R5,550.00 per person single
LIMITED TO 100 ENTRIES ONLY
Entry includes :
* SANParks and Cape Nature Entry Permits
* Accommodation for Friday and Saturday night
* All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch
* Goodie Bag with Race T Shirt
* 2Hour canoeing on the Touw River
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.
ROUTES
Day 1 : Saasveld 13km
Day 2 : Wilderness 16km
INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY
- Access to beautiful trails on SANParks and Cape Nature areas
- All permit fees
- 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
- Goodie bag
- Race T-Shirt & headband
TOUR PROGRAMME
Friday
19h00 Registration, Welcome and Dinner
Saturday
06h30 Breakfast at Fairy Knowe Hotel
08h00 Start of Day 1 : Saasveld NMU Campus, George
12h00 Lunch at Fairy Knowe Hotel
13h00 Chill time
15:00-17:00 Canoe on Touwriver
19h00 Dinner
Sunday
06h30 Breakfast at Fairy Knowe Hotel
07h30 Pack and check out
08h30 Bus leave from Fairy Knowe Hotel to Kleinkrantz Beach
09h00 Start of Day 2, Kleinkrantz Beach
12h00 Lunch at Fairy Knowe Hotel 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 substitutions will be accepted after 1 November 2022.
- 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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