The Oak Valley Extreme Trail Run offers trail runners an opportunity to run on the Oak Valley trails that are otherwise exclusively for mountain bikes. Located in the picturesque Elgin Valley, known for its orchards, vineyards and undulating countryside, participants get to immerse themselves in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom and Groenland mountains. 

This event marks the only time in the year that the full black route (34km long route) will be closed for mountain bikers and exclusively opened for trail runners, making the Oak Valley Extreme a standout annual event in the region. 

The Oak Valley Extreme is a event.

Venue

The Oak Valley Estate boasts breathtaking and spectacular views of the surrounding Hottentots Holland, Nuweberg and Groenland mountains. Combined with the flourishing fynbos blanketing the mountain slopes, this venue will leave you with an overwhelming sense of tranquility and enchantment.

Experience the home of award winning wines up close and personal. Oak Valley Wines

The drive from Cape Town or Worcester takes approximately 60 minutes whilst the trip from Somerset West, Gordon’s Bay and Hermanus will take approximately 35 minutes.

Routes

Long Route: 34km – 860m elevation

Medium Route: 24km – 650m elevation

Short Route: 12km – 310m elevation

Fun Run: 5km – 190m elevation

Compulsory Equipment

Compulsory Equipment for 24km and 36km

1. Minimum 1.5 litres hydration. Any combination allowed, e.g. bottles or bladder or both.

2. Nutrition for 4 to 10 hours

3. Charged cell phone in waterproof bag

4. Waterproof jacket

5. Thermal base layer

6. Buff/Neck scarf

7. Space blanket

8. Whistle

Compulsory Equipment for 12km

1. Minimum 1 litres hydration. Any combination allowed, e.g. bottles or bladder or both.

2. Charged cell phone in waterproof bag

3. Waterproof jacket

4. Whistle 

Early Bird Entries

Early Bird entries close on 4 August at midnight. Don't delay, enter early and save!

Note: Unpaid entries will automatically be deleted after 2 days.

Registration Venue & Date

Sunday 15 September from 7:00 at the Dragonfly Tri gazebo at the Oak Valley Estate rugby fields

Start Times

8:00 - 34km Trail Run

9:00 - 24km Trail Run

9:30 - 12km Trail Run

10:00 - 5km Fun Run

Race briefing will be 10 minutes before each start time. Please be sure to be there to hear about the routes!!

Prize Giving

Prize giving of podium finishers will take place as soon as the podium is filled.

In addition to podium prizes, we keep the best prizes for the lucky draw boasting a prize purse of R40 000!

Timing

You will receive a race bib at registration. This race bib will be used for timing as it includes a disposable timing chip. You can keep the race bib as a unique memory after the event. 

Refund Policy

Full refund up to 14 days prior to race

50% refund from 14 to 7 days prior to race

0% in last 7 days prior to race

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