Cape Crusade is the Elgin Valley's premium Multi-Day Trail Run. Traverse the beautifully rugged Hottentots Holland Mountain Range over 3 days of Single Track bliss!

The race is fully supported and the entry fee includes Luxury Tented Accommodation as well as 5 Star Meals.

There are 2 distance options:

Cape Crusade - 20 Km's per day

Cape Cruise - 10 Km's per day

The race is run in solo or 2 person-team format, with Open Men, Open Women and Open Mixed categories:

Day 1: Elgin Railway Market to Grabouw Country Club.

Day 2: Grabouw Country Club Loop.

Day 3: Grabouw Country Club to Knorhoek Somerset West.

The 3 days' routes are an epic mix of mountain trails, jeep track and amazing single track, that are equally challenging as well as rewarding.

Race weekend Logistics

Please go to the top of our Facebook page to see all three days’ ROUTE MAPS.

Friday 2^nd May

• Arrive at The Manor House in Knorhoek, Somerset West just before 08h00.
• Leave your car in our secure parking area and pack your luggage for the weekend, yourself and your gees into the busses.
• The busses leave at 08h00 and take us over the mountain to the race start at Elgin Railway Market
• There you will collect your race number, have a coffee and a muffin on us – visit the loo once last time - and we’re off!
• There is a fully stocked water point at about halfway on each of the two distance routes.

- Day 1’s route takes us from the Elgin market to our race village at Grabouw country club where your luggage, tent and tasty lunch awaits you.

- We take care of all your meals during the event. So expect delicious dinners, bountiful breakfasts and luscious lunches!

- There is a cash bar and smoothie/coffee shop on site for any extras that your heart may desire. 

Saturday 3^rd May

• We run a beautiful loop around the gorgeous Grabouw mountains finishing at our race village at the Country Club.
• There is a fully stocked water point at about halfway on each of the two distance routes.
• Traditionally we have a bit of a party on Saturday night so bring your dancing shoes!

Sunday 4^th May

• After breakfast, we collect all your luggage again to transport back to the final finish line.
• Then you say goodbye to the race village and set out on the spectacular final day’s route. 
• There is a fully stocked water point at about halfway on each of the two distance routes.
• The race finishes back at The Manor House in Knorhoek, Somerset West where your luggage – and car – will be waiting for you.

What to pack:

- Running clothes & shoes for the weekend – don’t forget sunblock!

- Casual clothes & shoes for after – and something warm for the evenings

- Cozzie in case you want a dip in the dam

- Towel & Toiletries

- Extra blankie if you’re particularly cold-blooded (standard linen is provided in the tents)

- Hydration pack & any special running nutrition you prefer

- Cellphone & charger

- Some bucks for your brews 

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For queries please email us at [email protected]

More information: www.capecrusadetrail.co.za