About the Event:

To raise funds for the preservation of the Clarens Nature Reserve, the Clarens Village Conservancy, which manages the Reserve and is a non-profit organisation, is hosting a one-day trail running event that will allow runners and walkers to share the magnificent views and terrain of this mountainous area. This event promises to be fun and challenging for both novices and experienced runners and one can choose from a 50km 35km, a 21km or a 10km route.

While the Clarens Nature Reserve is limited to trails that amount to about 25km, neighbouring farmers have opened up their land to allow the 35 km and 50km routes to pass through segments of their unblemished, private game and livestock farms where animals roam - thus we can offer 30km of previously untouched trails to the public, further adding to the exclusivity of the event as these private trails will not be publicly accessible outside of race day. Unfortunately, due to the terrain and areas traversed by the run, no dogs are allowed at this event. 

Thanks to our main event sponsors for making this event possible: 

• Bryte Insurance 
• Internet SA
• Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens
• Roter Hahn 
• Oranje Printers

Running for Charity: 

The Clarens Village Conservancy relies on member contributions, the sale of nature reserve maps and permits and fundraising events for income, therefore while both placement and spot prizes will be given away at the prizegiving, we have chosen not to offer monetary prizes this year as we are aiming to raise as much as we can for the Conservancy. 

We also know that many of you love a race medal, but some of you could do without another one - therefore we have decided to give you the choice - runners who enter online are welcome to request a finishers medal/prize at checkout or you can donate the race medal fee back to the Conservancy. 

Race Fees: 

Included in your race fee is an exclusive all-access, one-day permit for the Clarens Nature Reserve and a goodie bag. Race shirts and other race apparel are not included in your entry fee but can be purchased separately at the race. 

Standard Race Fees - applicable from 16 March - 18 August 2023. 

• 10km - R220
• 21km - R330
• 35km - R440
• 50km - R550

**Online entries will close on 18 August 2023 or earlier depending on ticket sales as we plan to limit entries this year. However, provided there are still entries available, late entries will be happily accepted at race registration - but please be aware that late joining fees may apply and you will not receive a finishers medal/prize. 

Once you are all signed up - head on over to our website and sign up for our newsletter to keep yourself up to date with important news and info!

Registration: 

Registration is on Friday 1 September at Protea Hotel from 4-8 pm and again at the Clarens Town Square on Saturday morning (2 September) from 6.15 am. 

It is 100% mandatory for all 50km runners to register on Friday and attend a race briefing at Protea Hotel at 6pm. 

All runners are asked to please download the Finish Time Passport App from the iPhone or Android App Store before coming to Registration. 

Race start times and cut off times:

• 50km 5.15 am START, 2.45pm CUT OFF
• 35km 7.00 am START, 2pm CUT OFF
• 21km 7.30 am START, 12.30pm CUT OFF
• 10km 8.00 am START, 12pm CUT OFF

All races start from and finish at the Clarens Town Square. Please check our website for a detailed breakdown of these cut off times: 

https://www.titanicchallenge.com/

Substitutions, cancellations and upgrading/downgrading: 

• Race substitutions can be done up until the close of online entries but only within the same distance category. 

• Cancellations and refunds are possible but only up until the close of online entries. 

• Upgrading or downgrading your chosen race distance is possible but only up until the close of online entries. A price increase will apply for runners looking to upgrade their distance whereas a downgrade will be done free of charge, however, there is no refund/cash back option when downgrading. 

• Should you wish to substitute, cancel or upgrade/downgrade your entry - please contact Entry Ninja directly. 

• Rollovers to 2024 are only permissible in the event that the race is cancelled or postponed by the race organisers.

SUPER IMPORTANT INFO:

Please note: While there will be water points along the route, due to the challenging terrain, a hydration pack, extra nutrition, a charged cellphone, a headlamp and a GPX device are compulsory for runners doing the 50km. Similarly, a hydration pack, extra nutrition and a charged cellphone are compulsory on the 35km route. This will be checked at the start line on the morning of the race. 21km runners are also strongly encouraged to take a hydration pack and extra nutrition with them however this is not a mandatory requirement. 

The minimum age limit is 12 years for the 10km, 16 years for the 21km, 18 years for the 35km and 21 years for the 50km.

While walking is permitted on all race routes, we strongly recommend that only serious runners enter the 35km and the 50km routes due to the tough terrain and elevation gains. Serious walkers will be permitted on the 21km route - just please check that the cut-off times are realistic for you given the terrain and elevation gains. 

Unfortunately, we do not allow dogs at this event.