Description
BEST DAM ‘Year End’ TRAIL – R&R Time!
Sat, 06 Dec 2025. 10km, 8km, 6km
Venue: Harties River Hiking Trail. Avonmore, Broederstroom. T-Junction R512 Lanseria Rd & Pelindaba Rd. Location pin will be sent closer to the time.
Distance & Entry Fee: Limited to 300 entries
10km – R340 pp
8km – R320 pp
6km – R300 pp
Entry Includes: Finisher Medal (a branded glass “Jam Jar” with the first “R&R” on us), chill zone with live music, fully stocked water-points, access to well-marked trails, trail fees, medical support and a true Wild African Experience!
Start Time / Batches:
A maximum of 50 pax will depart every 10 min
06h00 / 06h10 10km batch
06h20 / 06h30 8km batch
06h40 / 06h50 6km batch
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 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 live music 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. Extensive COVID protocols have been implemented for the safety of both runners and staff alike. Please note that this is not an event as our Wild Africa Experiences followers know it. The number of runners will be limited (as per our norm) but face masks, sanitizers and distance controls will be enforced.
Enquiries
Contact : Wild Africa Experiences. Paul
Contact number : 083 642 6698 / 081 018 2320
paul@wildafricaexperiences.co.za
