Description
Black Eagle Mountain Run in conjunction with Proteadal Conservation Association means every step for conservation
Sun, 15 September 2024. 16km, 8km, 2km
Exclusive Trail Running in a National Botanical Garden
Venue: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Distance & Entry Fee:
16km – R300 pp
8km – R280 pp
2km – R160 pp
2km – Pensioners (65 years +) and children under 8 years, walk for free on the 2km through the Botanical Gardens
Children 8-12 years – R160 pp
Entry Includes:
- Participants get to explore the home grounds of the Black Eagle, exclusive trails that are only opened for this charity run
- A unique and exciting finishers medal
- Engage with organisations that are key in protecting the home range of the black Eagle
- You are automatically entered into the lucky draw, some amazing prizes…. watch this space.
- Live music in the park, a relaxing day on the lawns of the Botanical Garden, the 2,5km route is for exploring the beautiful gardens of the Botanical Garden.
The Conservation Story:
Wild Africa Experiences is partnering with the Proteadal Conservation Association and conservation partners Sugarbush Ridges Coalition to bring you this amazing experience. All profits raised through the BEMR are used to fund the salaries and equipment for two full-time Conservation Rangers that prevent the many urban pressures that threaten this precious biodiversity and environment.
The PCA, and SRC are an environmentally focussed group of NPOs and volunteers, working on the Krugersdorp and Roodekrans ridges. These ridge systems are maintained as a relatively pristine wilderness, in excellent ecological condition. This is no mean feat in an urban environment, and the SRC coalition is very proud of this achievement, however it requires volunteers, resources and constant vigilance to keep these ridges remarkable!
Start Time / Batches *** Note that all participants need to be in the venue before 8am, otherwise an additional visitors fee is payable.
50 pax will depart every 10 min.
06h40 16km batch
06h50 / 07h00 / 07h10 / 07h20 8km batch
07h30 / 07h40 2km batch
Registration: 45-60 minutes prior to batch start beginning from 05:40am (first briefing at 06h30 sharp for A Batch)
Prizes: As our ethos is around Experiences, we don’t do prizes for placings however the Trail Event offers an automatic lucky draw with some great prizes.
Timing: Runners are required to record their individual time using their own devices if required. Once you cross the finish line please drop your wrist band into the bucket for our virtual lucky draw and write your timing down at the timing zone if needed for points. Timings will be published on our website in the week for the likes of Discovery Vitality Point submissions
About Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens – The Gardens & Ridge are home to an abundance of wildlife with about 240 bird species recorded on site including a breeding pair of Verreaux’s Eagles who nest on the cliffs near the waterfall. A surprising number of mammal species have also been sighted recently. The presence of these rather secretive animals is a sign that the ecosystem of the estate remain viable, despite being surrounded by development
The West Rand Ridges are not only critical black eagle hunting grounds for prey species such as guineafowl, scrub hare and dassies but also support several other threatened plant and animal species, including the last remaining viable population on earth of the ‘Critically Endangered’ Albertina Sisulu Orchid, as well as a healthy herd of ‘Endangered’ Mountain Reedbuck. This conservation asset is also a highly scenic open space which contributes enormously to the sense of place of the West Rand region and is an important conservation area for Gauteng and South Africa.
Let’s celebrate the beautiful country we have and support conservation efforts.
Special mention – In the spirit of encouraging the local community, we are offering a special VIP entrants for 2024 are pensioners (65 years +), the disabled and wheelchair-bound, as well as children under 8 yrs, who get ****free entry**** on the 2km. We are offering an unforgettable 2km trail route that explores the nooks and crannies of the enchanting gardens! This route is specially designed to be wheelchair, pensioner and child-friendly, ensuring everyone can revel in the beauty of nature while enjoying a fun and exciting trail. Best of all, entry is absolutely free for these participants! Come experience the thrill of the trail in a welcoming and inclusive environment, perfect for families and friends to make lasting memories together.
We encourage VIP participants to use this opportunity to explore the gardens – don’t forget to book though, and all VIPs must arrive at the botanical gardens before 8am with their tickets to receive their free entry pass.
Enquiries:
Contact Wild Africa Experiences. Paul or Belinda
Contact number : 083 642 6698 / 081 018 2320 explore@wildafricaexperiences.co.za
