Organiser
Dragonfly Tri
The Oak Valley Extreme Trail Run offers trail runners an opportunity once a year 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 first and only time in the year that these trails 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
Minimum 1.5 litres hydration. Any combination allowed, e.g. bottles or bladder or both.
Nutrition for 4 to 10 hours
Charged cell phone in waterproof bag
Waterproof jacket
Thermal base layer
Buff/Neck scarf
Space blanket
Whistle
Compulsory Equipment for 12km
Minimum 1 litres hydration. Any combination allowed, e.g. bottles or bladder or both.
Charged cell phone in waterproof bag
Waterproof jacket
Whistle
Early Bird Entries
Early Bird entries close on 4 August at midnight. Don't delay, enter early and save!
Entry Category | Date | 12km | 24km | 34km |
Early Bird Entry | until 4 August 2024 | R300 | R450 | R750 |
Standard Entry | 5 to 31 August 2024 | R350 | R650 | R950 |
FOMO Entry | 1 to 15 September 2024 | R400 | R750 | R1,150 |
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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More information: dragonflytri.co.za/events/
Event location
Oak Valley Estate, Grabouw
Coordinates | -34.155044, 19.0462197 |
Address | 127 Oak Ave, Grabouw, 7180, South Africa |
City | Grabouw |
Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07