Description
BEER & BUBBLES TRAIL – Hop on route & Pop at the finish!
Get ready for the ultimate social trail run where sweat meets sparkle! We’re swapping the serious race vibes for a festive, premium escape into a private game reserve. Whether you’re a seasoned trail blazer looking for a rugged challenge or a casual walker who is purely in it for the bubbles, this is your perfect Saturday session. With entries strictly limited to 300 participants, this is an exclusive, intimate experience you won’t want to miss.
Date: Saturday, 22nd August 2026
Venue: Glenburn Lodge & Spa, Cradle of Humankind; https://guvonhotels.co.za/glenburn-lodge-spa/
Vibe: 100% Social, festive, and breathtakingly scenic
Limit: Strictly 300 entries (act fast!)
Choose Your Adventure: Whether you’re sprinting for the finish line or strolling for the bubbles, we have a route for every pace. We love our runners, walkers, and hikers alike! Choose the distance that matches your pace.
15km – R390 pp, 07:30. A diverse, rugged push for the bold.
10km – R370 pp, 07:40 / 07:50. The perfect balance of burn and beauty.
5km – R350 pp, 08:00 / 08:10 / 08:20. A shorter, breathtaking scenic loop.
Your entry ticket is packed with premium perks:
The “Medal”: Forget the heavy metal cluttering your drawer. Cross the finish line and receive an exclusive, branded collector’s champagne flute glass to kick off your recovery in style.
Sip on Route: Keep your spirits high with complimentary “Black Horse” craft beer tasters at the water points.
The Finish Line Pour: Enjoy a complimentary bubbly tasting featuring a curated selection of premier vineyards.
The After-Party: Hang out in our “Pace Village” on the banks of the river with live music, a lounging area, and stunning gorge views.
The Lucky Draw: No podium pressure here! We’re giving away incredible experience-based prizes via a lucky draw.
The Perks: Exclusive access to well-marked private trails, trail fees, on-site medical support, and a professional photographer to capture your “bubbly” glow. The finish line is just the beginning of your Saturday session! Once you’ve conquered the trails, kick back and enjoy the good life…
Registration: Opens from 06:30am. First briefing at 07h20 sharp for A Batch.
Schedules & Batches: To keep the trails exclusive and pristine, we depart in batches of 50 people every 10 minutes.
07h30 15km batch
07h40 / 07h50 10km batch
08h00 / 08h10 / 08:20 5km batch
The Venue & Your Trail “Co-stars”: Run Wild in the historic Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Zwartkops Mountains and the tranquil Blaauwbank and Crocodile Rivers, Glenburn Lodge & Spa is an outdoor lover’s paradise.
The Terrain: A 3.5/5 rated challenge taking you through lush riverbanks, hidden gorges, and open savannah plains.
The Locals: Keep an eye out for giraffe, kudu, impala, blue wildebeest, zebra, and vibrant birdlife sharing the trails with you!
Venue Spotlight: Nestled in the historic Cradle of Humankind along the Blaauwbank and Crocodile Rivers, Glenburn Lodge & Spa is a scenic paradise. Run against the dramatic backdrop of the Zwartkops Mountains and keep an eye out for our wild locals, Kudu, Impala, Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, and even Giraffes might join you for a stretch!
*** The Essentials:-
Strict Cut-Off Time: Because we are running in a fully functional private game reserve, we have a strict 2.5-hour cut-off from the first batch (meaning all participants must be off the trails by 10:00 AM).
Timing: Self-timed. Record your run on your own device and toss your wristband into the bucket at the finish to enter the Lucky Draw. Times will be published online so you can submit them for your Discovery Vitality points!
Full Support: We’ve got you covered with fully marked trails, stocked water points, on-site medical support, and professional photographers to capture your best “bubbly glow.”
Tickets for this sparkling event will fly so grab your mate, lace up & secure your spot today so we can bubble along.
Take Note:
Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us on the 5km & 10km routes
Cut off time is 02h30 hours from first batch – finishing field 10h00 ***
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
Minimum age of 18 years to partake in any of the bubbly tasters
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
Note: Late entries on the day will be charged an additional R30 per person (subject to availability should the event not be sold out…)
Other Information: Tea/Coffee will be available before the trail and there will be a restaurant & fully stocked bar available after the trail.
Preferred accommodation offers are available on request. Please contact explore@wildafricaexperiences.co.za
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.
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
