Description
BEST DAM TRAIL – R&R Time!
Ready to challenge the trails and kick back with a cold cocktail & year end celebration? Join us for an unforgettable morning of fresh air, stunning views, and ultimate post-run relaxation!
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2026. 10km, 8km, 6km
Venue: Harties River Hiking Trail. Avonmore, Broederstroom. T-Junction R512 Lanseria Rd & Pelindaba Rd.
Choose Your Distance & Secure Your Spot! Strictly Limited to 300 entries
10km – R390 pp (Rating 4/5)
8km – R370 pp (Rating 4/5)
6km – R350 pp (Rating 3.5/5)
(Walkers & hikers of all fitness levels are most welcome! No license needed.)
Entry Includes: Finisher Medal (an exclusive branded ‘Jam Jar’ with the first “R&R” cocktail on us (18+), fully stocked water-points, access to well-marked Wild Africa Experiences trails, trail fees, on-site medical support, professional photographer, secure parking and a true Wild African Experience!
The Post-Trail Celebration (Pace Village): The finish line is just the beginning of your Saturday session! Once you’ve conquered the trails, drop your wristband for our virtual lucky draw (great prizes up for grabs & everyone has a chance!), and head straight to the lawns where you can kick back at our ‘Pace Village’. Relax to some great tunes, head to the pop-up restaurant & bar, and soak in the true Wild Africa Experience right on the banks of the Crocodile River. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!
Start Time / Batches:
A maximum of 50 pax will depart every 10 min
Registration: 45-60 minutes prior to batch start, beginning from 05:00am (first briefing at 05h50 sharp for A Batch)
Lucky Draw: As our ethos is around Experiences, we don’t do prizes for placings however a virtual lucky draw with some great prizes will take place after the run & announced on social media so everyone has a chance.
Timings: 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 Venue:
The trail starts along the banks of the Crocodile River, the first two and a half Km’s are good jeep track, with beautiful views over the river as you gradually start to climb. As the dam comes into view, this is where you will notice a hill on your left-hand side, yup …that one! 5km will start making their way back whilst the 8km and 10km take on the challenge. You start an ascent on a somewhat rocky jeep track and it becomes a bit more technical as you approach the summit, but that DAM view is worth it! You’ll make your way along the ridge taking in the views both of dam and river. Fresh country air is a given, a challenge – yes, and the reward… a beautiful “jam jar” glass with a “R&R” fill afterwards! The venue is situated right on the banks of the crocodile river, so bring a picnic blanket for some awesome down time afterwards.
Routes: The routes will all be well marked & signed by Wild Africa Experiences, so a somewhat challenging but relaxed morning out. We’ve rated the route 3.5/5 for the 6km routes and closer to a 4/5 for the 8km & 10km trails (5 being the most difficult). There will be two water-points for those doing the 8 & 10km routes, with one water-point for the 5km route. Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us and we cater for all fitness levels.
Medals: Participants will receive a branded glass ‘Jam Jar’ at the finish line as your medal with a well deserved R&R cocktail (for those 18 yrs & older). You can also look forward to a chill zone with music & festivities at the end. This setting is ideal for those who want to enjoy a rustic & relaxed morning on the river bank.
Take Note:
Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us on all routes
Guideline cut off time of 03h00 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 will be available at the start / finish
Good secure parking available
Late entries on the day will be charged an additional R30 per person (subject to availability should the event not be sold out)
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.
