Blouklip Trail Run
Sat 9 Nov 2024 @ Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Organiser
Runventures

You might have driven down the Blaauwklippen Road on your way to one of the fantastic wineries in this valley but have you ever dreamed of running along the Blouklip River, up towards the Helderberg mountain and along Stellenbosch mountain, passing these beautiful wineries along the way?

Every year we grow the event and improve where we can. This year is no different, with a BIG step up to a new distance. We will be offering a 42km distance as well, adding scenic extra trails along the foot of the Helderberg Dome and Suurberg.  Starting at Waterford, you'll past a great number of indigenous trees that are approved by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as part of an attempt to sustain the ecosystem on the farm. 

The 21km route will head up to the foot of the Dome, the Driekoppen peaks and some stunning trails at De Trafford Wines. A unique single track, the winemaker’s regular walking path to the mountain, will be your route to their cellar. At Keermont you will run past their vineyards and along the river under a canopy of trees. A beautiful old bridge along the route will take you back in time. Dornier is not only part of the Golden Triangle but their single tracks along the Stellenbosch mountain will be a first class experience along the route.

Distances & Starting Times:

42km - 07:00

21km – 08:00

8km – 09:00

Price:

42km - R960

21km – R520

8km – R280

Where:

Waterford Wine Estate

Start Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DLzFvYicMgvKBVJy5

Drive 500m past Waterford Estate's gate and turn right. 

Bring a picnic blanket. Come sip on wine afterwards and have a bite to eat.

Registration and late entries (if available):

05:30 at the venue on the day of the event

Online entries are highly recommended, to avoid disappointment on the day.

General:

•    Hydration packs are compulsory on the 21 & 42km run

•    Water bottles/bladder 

•    Rain Jacket

•    Charged Phone

•    Aid Stations provided on all 3 distances 

•    Please SHARE A RIDE with a friend, to reduce traffic to the venue

•    No dogs allowed

•    Keep an eye on our Facebook page (‘Runventures’) and website for route profiles and updated information.j

No substitutions/cancellations less than 7 days prior to event. 

Wine:

An exclusive Mixed Case of wine is available for entrants. It is the best of Upper BLaauwklippen and Stellenbosch: 3 Syrah’s and 3 Cabernet Sauvignons, including: Dornier Equanimity, Stellenzicht Tristone, Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon, Kleinood Tamboerskloof Syrah, Keermont Syrah & the De Trafford Blueprint Syrah. This offer is 20% off normal Cellar Door. 

After the run, treat yourself to a delightful morning with wine stands, food trucks and live music. Invite your friends and enjoy lunch under the trees next to the vineyards at Waterford Estate. 

 Route Profiles:

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