Description
CHEESE, WINE & OLIVE TRAIL
Sat, 25th February 2023. 12km, 8km, 5km
Excusive Trail Running in a Private Game Reserve.
Venue: Vergenoeg Nature Reserve. https://www.vergenoegreserve.com/
Distance & Entry Fee
12km – R290 pp
8km – R270 pp
5km – R250 pp
5km – Children under 12 years – R150 pp
Entry Includes : Finisher Medal (a branded glass at the finish line) followed by a cheese, wine & olive oil experience, chill zone with live music, fully stocked waterpoints, exclusive access to well-marked trails, trail fees, medical support, pop up restaurant on site with optional gin & beer on tap. A true Wild African Experience awaits you!
Start Time / Batches:
Max 50 pax will depart every 10 min
06h30 / 06h40 / 06h50 12km batch
07h00 / 07h10 / 07h20 8km batch
07h30 / 07h40 / 07h50 / 08h00 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 desired. Timings will be published on our website a few days after the run for those who might wish to submit these to medical aid. Once you cross the finish line, please submit your wrist band (with optional timing) into the bowl for our virtual lucky draw.
General Information :
Vergenoeg is situated on the slopes of the Magaliesberg overlooking the Skeerpoort valley & the Hartbeespoort dam. It’s diverse surroundings & spectacular views will take you to the top of the ridge offering you a view of the whole valley below. You will be privileged with sights of the endangered Cape Vulture’s as they launch themselves from the cliffs into the thermals. There are over 200 bird species & more than 50 indigenous trees being identified on these Trails. Vergenoeg remains a Nature Reserve and falls under the UNESCO Biosphere reserve.
Due to the nature of the climb, Wild Africa Experiences have rated the route a 3.5 – 4/5 (5 being the most difficult) depending on route/distance. You will be challenged but… you will also be rewarded! Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us on 5km & 8km routes. We cater for all fitness levels & believe it’s a great way to reach for new heights!
Medals : Participants will receive a branded glass as your medal at the finish line along with a well-deserved cheese, wine & olive oil experience at the end. There will also be optional beer & gin on tap to quench that thirst. Don’t miss this trail & festival, it promises to be a great one.
Take Note:
Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us on 5km & 8km routes
Cut off time is estimated at 03h00 hours from first batch
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
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
