Description
Fire & Ice Trail – Celebrating 2024
Sat, 7th December, 2024. 10km, 5km
This is a new venue, a beautiful thatch modern escape in the heart of the bush with its own exclusive trails, stunning views & magnificent game. Join us to celebrate the end of 2024, what a setting and what a combination!
Venue: La Joya – Conference and Lodge. https://la-joya.co.za
Entry Includes: Finisher Medal (a branded cocktail glass as your medal including a complimentary ‘Fire & Ice’ celebratory drink after the trail), chill zone with live music around the swimming pool, spectacular views overlooking the Magalies, fully stocked water-points, exclusive access to well-marked trails, trail fees, medical support, restaurant onsite, fully stocked bar at La Joya… a true Wild African Experience!
Start Time / Batches:
50 pax will depart every 10 min.
06h30 / 06h40 10km batch
06h50 / 07h00 5km batch
Registration: 45-60 minutes prior to batch start beginning from 05:30am (first briefing at 06h20 sharp for A Batch)
Lucky Draw: As our ethos is around Experiences, we don’t do prizes for placings however a lucky draw with some great prizes will take place after the run so everyone has a chance.
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 Discovery Vitality Point submissions etc
General Information: The venue used to be known as Amazingwe, in Broederstroom. It is now the totally revamped La Joya Lodge and Conference Centre. A beautiful new trail has been created which spans some of the ravine’s and some of the high points, definitely not boring! Those doing the 5km start in front of the main lodge, explore the plains largely on single track and end back at the Lodge to cheers from the crowds. As you explore, please keep an eye out for game, with a refreshing waterpoint on route. The 10km, does do a second loop, but only after a “pit stop” at the 5km mark so enjoy the outing along the trails and know that a swimming pool is calling with some lifestyle drinks & entertainment at the end.
Route: The routes will all be signed by Wild Africa Experiences, so a somewhat challenging but relaxed morning out and we’ve rated the route 3/5 (5 being the most difficult). There will also be two water-points on route. Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us & we cater for all fitness levels.
Medals: Participants will receive a branded cocktail glass as your medal at the finish line with a well-deserved complimentary beverage after the trail. There will also be a hearty runners breakfast option at La Joya after the event for those who wish to enjoy a relaxed morning in the country (as well as the main restaurant at the pool)
*** Due to the nature of the venue & game rangers on site, there is a strict 03h00 hour cut off from batch one, ie 09h30. If we feel any runners might not make it, we may need to reroute you.
Take Note:
Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us
Cut off time is 02h30 hours from first batch – finishing field 09:00 ***
Water points will be available at several points on the trail
Thank you for supporting our ethos “Tread Lightly” – all we leave behind are our footprints
There will be No Refunds due to rain or lightning cancellation
No licence is necessary to take part in the run
All athletes participate at their own risk
Toilet facilities available at start / finish
Secure Parking with is available at the Lodge
*** Late entries on the day will be charged an additional R30 per person (subject to availability should the event not be sold out)
Other: Optional tea & coffee will be on sale before the run to warm up those bodies pre the trail
Accommodation: We are arranging special accommodation rates for anyone wishing to spend an evening or make a weekend of it. Please watch for our newsletters as well as Social Media posts as we release more info
Your safety is our number one concern. Whilst so much has changed, some things will thankfully still stay the same. We will continue with our exclusive & intimate trail runs in some hidden away valley and runners can be rest assured that your safety remains our absolute priority.
Withdrawal, Substitutions, Roll-overs:
All entry fees for the Event are non-refundable / non-transferable under all circumstances permitted by law, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the Event for any reason including withdrawal of your participation in the Event, or change in the date, nature, or format of the Event.
14 days and more prior to the event, refunds or roll-overs are permissible at the sole discretion of the organizer and based on medical grounds only. For refunds, an administration fee of 25% will be applicable.
0-13 days prior to the event, NO refunds or roll-overs are allowed, however substitutions are permissible at any time leading up to the event. Kindly ensure you email us on explore@wildafricaexperiences.co.za in order to assist further.
You acknowledge that the Event may be cancelled or changed due to government directives, severe weather or any other factors that may be considered to threaten the safety of participants as determined by the Event organiser in its sole discretion. We have always strived to deliver on each & every event but due to the nature of our activities, some natural elements are out of our hands. Unfortunately, there is a no refund policy on bookings due to rain or lightening.
Enquiries: Wild Africa Experiences. Paul or Belinda
Contact number: 083 642 6698 / 081 018 2320 explore@wildafricaexperiences.co.za
