Description
The Black Eagle Mountain Run (BEMR) in conjunction with Black Eagle Project Roodekrans (BEPR) and the Conservation Partners in the Sugarbush Ridge Coalition (SRC) means every step for conservation
Sat, 13th September 2025. 16km, 8km, 4km and 2km
Exclusive Trail Running & Hiking in a National Botanical Garden
Venue: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Entry Includes: Exploring the home grounds of the Black Eagle with exclusive access to well marked trails that are only open for this charity run whilst the 2km route is for exploring the beautiful surrounds of the Botanical Garden. Fully stocked water points as well as medical support. A unique finishers medal. Engagement with organisations that are key in protecting the home range of the Black Eagle. Participants are automatically entered into the lucky draw with some amazing prizes.
After the Trail Run the Fun Morning will be Open to the public from 8am to 1pm
Food and Drink Vendors
Unusual and exciting stalls
Live music
Live screening of the Boks/All Black Rugby Test – at Eagles Fare Restaurant
Black Horse Brewery at Eagles Fare Restaurant
Classic Motor Car Display
Fire Engine
Kids entertainment – Jumping Castle etc
Black Eagle pair plus their 2025 Juvenile on its nest can be viewed through a telescope at the waterfall
Giveaway prizes and an auction including a helicopter flip and Luxury Lodge accommodation
*** Note that all participants need to be in the venue before 8am, otherwise an additional visitors’ fee is payable.
Start Time / Batches
50 pax will depart every 10 min
06h40 – 16km batch
06h50 / 07h00 / 07h10 – 8km batch
07h20 – 4km batch
07h30 – 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.
The Conservation Story: Wild Africa Experiences is partnering with the Black Eagle Project Roodekrans and its conservation partners in the 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 BEPR and SRC are environmentally focussed groups 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!
About the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens – The Gardens and Ridge are home to an abundance of wildlife with about 240 bird species recorded on site including a breeding pair of Black Eagles who nest on the cliffs near the waterfall. A surprising number of mammal species have also been recorded. 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 entrance for 2025 for pensioners (60 years +), the disabled and wheelchair-bound, as well as children under 8 years on the 2km route. Best of all, entry is absolutely free for these participants!
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, pram, pensioner and child-friendly, ensuring everyone can revel in the beauty of nature while enjoying a fun and exciting trail. 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 Garden before 8am with their tickets to receive their free entry pass.
Take Note:
Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us on 2km & 4km routes
Water points will be available at several points on the run
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
Good secure parking available
Refreshments table available at various points including water / coke
Late entries on the day will be charged an additional R30 per person (subject to availability should the event not be sold out)
Other: Coffee & tea will be on sale before the run and there will be an pop up restaurant available afterwards.
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.
7 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. Alternatively, roll overs are valid for a maximum of 3 months with a maximum of one date change. If the participant does not, for any reason utilize the entry within 3 months, their entry will no longer be valid nor refunded.
0-6 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: Contact Wild Africa Experiences. Paul or Belinda
Contact number : 083 642 6698 / 081 018 2320 explore@wildafricaexperiences.co.za
