Description
OCTOBEERFEST – Trail Meets Ale
Sun, 26th Oct, 2025. 15km, 10km, 5km
Exclusive Trail Running in a Private Game Reserve. Limited to 400 Entries.
Venue: Black Horse Brewery. https://blackhorsebrewery.com/
Distance & Entry Fee:
15km – R340 pp
10km – R320 pp
5km – R300 pp
Children under 12 years – R160 pp
Entry Includes: Finisher Medal (a branded beer mug as your medal followed by a complimentary craft beer tasting after the trail), chill zone with live music, fully stocked water-points, surprise signature pop up bar overlooking the skyline on route, exclusive access to well-marked trails, trail fees, medical support, restaurant onsite, fully stocked bar at Black Horse Brewery and a true Wild African Experience!
Late Entries: Late entries on the day will be charged an additional R30 per person
Start Time / Batches:
50 pax will depart every 10 min.
07h00 15km batch
07h10 / 07h20 10km batch
07h30 / 07h40 / 07h50 5km batch
Registration: 45-60 minutes prior to batch start, beginning from 06:00am (first briefing at 06h50 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 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 Octobeerfest Trail takes us back to the spectacular Magaliesburg area where we explore Warthogs as well as African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa, after starting at the famous Black Horse Brewery. Feel Africa underfoot on a challenging trail offering an intimate encounter with both nature & wildlife. Here you can gain a true perspective of the fauna & flora indigenous to the region. Discover rock carvings along the way, in an area alongside what is said to be the oldest mountain range on earth. Note all routes include the first steady climb into the magalies mountains and the spectacular views are so worth it!
Over the years, for those who have joined us before, the “skybar” will be hosted on the deck platform on route at the highest point, only to be enjoyed on your return journey….. a refreshing stop with beaut views over the valley.
Route: Due to the nature of the terrain and the first climb, Wild Africa Experiences have rated the route a 4/5 (5 been the most difficult)
Medals: Participants will receive a branded glass beer mug at the finish line with a complimentary craft beer tasting after the trail.
*** Due to the nature of the venue & game rangers on site, there is a strict 03h00 hour cut off from batch one, ie 10ho0. If we feel any runners might not make it, we may need to reroute you.
Take Note:
Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us on 5km & 10km routes and we really do cater for all fitness levels
Cut off time is strictly 03h00 hours from first batch due to the nature of the venue
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:
For anyone wishing to spend an evening or two, we do have special accommodation rates on offer for Wild Africa Experiences runners. Any enquiries 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
