De Voetpadkloof 2-day Trail Run (pet friendly)

Join us for our 1st pet friendly, 2-day trail run in Mpumalanga at De Voetpadkloof Resort.

DATE:  18 - 19 May 2024

VENUE NAME:  De Voetpadkloof Resort

VENUE ADDRESS:  Farm 1 N11, Toevlugt, Mpumulanga

CHALLENGE OPTIONS:

Doggy Challenge (pet friendly) - R320:

[Under 13yrs and over 60yrs - R220]

Saturday - 5km

Sunday - 5km

Ribbok Challenge (pet friendly) - R500:

[Under 13yrs and over 60yrs - R400]

Saturday - 10km

Sunday - 5km

Koedoe Challenge (Pet friendly) - R600

[No under 13yrs allowed. Over 60yrs - R460]

Saturday - 15km

Sunday - 10km

Wildebees Challenge (NOT pet friendly) - R700:

[No under 13yrs allowed. Over 60yrs - R500]

Saturday - 21km

Sunday - 15km

Challenge entrants will receive their caps during registration at the venue on race weekend.

SINGLE DAY ENTRY OPTIONS:  

Saturday: 2km Fun Run (R80), 5km (R230), 10km (R260), 15km (R280) or 21km (R300)

Sunday: 2km Fun Run (R80), 5km (R230), 10km (R260) or 15km (R280)

The single day entry fee includes the venue entrance fee for the day as well.

Please note that spectators will still have to pay the venue entrance fee during registration if not taking part in the trail run/walk.

Earn Discovery Vitality points as well for each day’s distance completed.

**** IMPORTANT PET FRIENDLY ARRANGEMENTS AND RULES ****

Please note this venue is not a pet friendly venue in general.  

It is a special arrangement that was made FOR THIS WEEKEND ONLY to allow our trail runners/walkers to come and enjoy this beautiful landscape with their four-legged friends as well.  

Very strict rules will be applied during the weekend, as all dogs will have to be kept on leash at all time due to all the wild life roaming around at the venue.  

There are also Baboons roaming free at the venue and therefore necessitates the on-leash requirement for all dogs.

Non-adherence to this rule will be subjected to a R1 000 fine and you might be requested to leave the establishment without any refunds.

PET FRIENDLY RULES: 

• Dogs are welcome on the 2km, 5km, 10km and 15km routes only.  
• Please note that it is STRICTLY ON LEASH, due to all the wildlife and baboons roaming fee at the Resort.
• Only dogs taking part in the trail run may be brought to the venue.
• There won't be people available to look after your dog while you are out on the trails.
• The 15km and 21km is strictly NOT PET FRIENDLY.  No exceptions will be made on this.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

• The weekend will be filled with lots of trail running options, food, drinks, games and music to keep everyone entertained. 
• There are also a lot of activities available at the venue to keep you entertained.
• The venue also have a Spa available - so make sure to book your massage or treatment well in advance to avoid disappointment.
• Saturday evening there will be a Braai available. with music and lucky draws,  so make sure to join us for this great night as well. Make sure to book this in advance when entering online, this is not included in the entry fee.  Braai packs will be on sale at the resort shop or you are welcome to bring your own meat to braai. The venue will have Pap & sous and salads on sale to accompany your braai meat.
• Online entries for the 2-day trail run, up until 20 April 2024,  receive an Revolution Trails Cap. 
• Online entries close on 10 May 2024.
• Single day entries will still be available at the venue on Friday night during registration as well as on Saturday and Sunday mornings during registration.
• All entrants will receive a specifically designed medal at the end of the two days.
• The top 3 overall male and female finishers for each of the 4 challenges will also receive a special medal during the awards ceremony on Sunday morning.
• These 3 finishers will be determined based on the results of the 1st and 2nd day times. 
• Single day entrants do not qualify for this.
• There will be 4 different challenges to choose from of which three will be pet friendly.
• Race entry fees include the venue entrance fees as well.
• For online Single day entries, the price includes the day visitor fee at the venue as well.  
• However, all other spectators will be required to pay the venue entrance fee at registration at the venue.

ACCOMMODATION:

Entry fee does not include accommodation.  To book your accommodation at the De Voetpadkloof Resort, we recommend securing your accommodation for the weekend at De Voetpadkloof Resort as soon as possible, before they are fully booked.  There will be a lot of accommodation available at the venue, such as 10 Log Cabins, 10 Chalets, 17 Safari Tents and 60+ campsites!

Visit their website for accommodation options at:  www.devoetpadkloof.co.za

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 013 245 8500 / 013 245 8506

WEEKEND SCHEDULE AND TIMES:

Friday - 17 May 2024:

• Registration opens at 16h00 till 20h00 for collection of timing bands and race caps (where applicable).
• The Teegarden will be open for food and drinks at your own cost.

Saturday - 18 May 2024:

• Late registration and on-the-day entries will be open between 06h00 till 06h50
• Race briefing will be held at 06h50
• The 21km entrants will start at 07h00
• The 15km entrants will start at 07h05
• All other distances entrants will start at 07h10
• Food and drinks will be available at the venue for the whole day.
• Bring and Braai at the venue

Sunday - 19 May 2024:

• On-the-day entries and upgrades/downgrades will be open between 06h00 till 06h50
• Race briefing will be held at 06h50
• The 15km entrants will start at 07h00
• All other distance entrants will start at 07h05
• Medal awarding ceremony will take place from 10h00 till 10h30
• Check-out and departure from 11h00

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AMAZING TRAIL RUN, AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS TRAIL ROUTES, VISIT THE WEBPAGE  AT:  https://www.revolutiontrails.co.za/de-voetpadkloof

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL RUN/WALK, CONTACT US AT: 

[email protected] or Glizelle at 083 264 3931