RUN THE VINES 2025 SERIES PRESENTED BY FRIST ASCENT

Join us on the 25th of January 2025 for the 1st event of the Run The Vines 2025 Series at Druk My Niet near Paarl.

This 24-hectare wine estate was once a part of a much bigger farm acquired in 1692 by the French Huguenot Francois du Toit. He was the first to discover the passage through the treacherous Drakenstein Mountains, which is why the pass is known today as Du Toitskloof Pass.

Several generations later, his son-in-law inherited this piece of the estate as a dowry. So dissatisfied was he at its diminutive size, wedged between two much bigger parts of land, that he dubbed it Druk-My-Niet, meaning ‘don’t squeeze me’.

Info:

3km Manzi Water Paarl Junior Challenge for kids under 8 years of age --  Free  - Start 8:50

This distance can change depending on the farm. All kids must be accompanied by a parent. The aim of the 3km is to introduce kids to trail running and a healthy lifestyle, while spending great time with family and friends.

Adult accompanying a child on 3km  -  R120 

5km Run The Vines  -  R150  - Start: 8:00
10km Run The Vines - R190 - Start: 7:45
17km Run The Vines - R220 - Start: 7:15

Because we are running on working farms the promoted distances might not be exact. It might be a little longer or shorter. I will do my best to have it as close to the promoted distance as possible.   

Route profiles will be posted closer to the event as all the runs are on working farms and things can change quickly. Join our Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/1532193470394888 for updated info.

Timing is done by BoutTime. You must collect your timing tag at registration. Registration is always open one-hour before the start of the 17km distance. You can buy a permanent tag for R100 that can be used at all events timed with BoutTime. Live results and sms with your results and time included.

R50 Late entry fee.

All unpaid entries will be removed after 3 days.

Waterpoints will be available. It is however always advised to be self-sufficient when it comes to hydration when you run.

Hydration will be available at the waterpoints. Sorry. No food or sweeties. We want you to support the farm and vendors after your run.

Medals for all finishers.

Please do not leave any valuables in your car. You can leave it at registration.

Come join us on the 25th of January 2025 for a day of Fun, Music, Wine, Food and a great Vibe!!