Trail Run and Mountain Bike Race
17 May 2025
The Eland (20km) Trail Run route starts from the open grounds behind the De Rust NG Church (latitude 33°29’26.72″S longitude 22°32’10.18″E) with a flattish stretch of 4km through a part of Meiringspoort (next to tarred road) before going up a steep pass on the Meijer’s Rust farm for 2km to the foothill plato of the Swartberg Mountains.
From there the next 5km section goes through an up and down scenic path with some testy stony parts to the highest point of 800 meters. This is more or less the halfway point.
The next 2km is mostly downhill to the perennial river in the narrow Kleinpoortjie valley. From here a path of 2km which crosses the river a few times takes you down to the Vogelsang farms.
A farm track of 3km follows through to the N12 tar road. From there for the last kilometer goes around the town to the finish.
Eland Route 19.5km Trail Run
Route Description Eland Route 19.5km
Distance: 19.5 km
Start Time: 08h00
Start & Finish Venue: De Rust NG Church Hall
Cut-Off Time: 4 hours
Water Point: 2
Grade: 6.5/10
Elevation: from 450 to 800 meters
Average slope: 6%
Max slope up/down: 30%
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Entry Fees
PRE-ENTRIES
Entry fee: R300
LATE ENTRIES
(Fri): R350
(Sat): R400
Klipspringer Route 9.5km Trail Run
The Klipspringer 9.5km trail run route starts from the Church Hall. The scenic route winds through almond orchards and takes you over the lower foothills of the Swartberg mountains.
The trail finishes where it started at the Church Hall. Definitely an opportunity not to be missed.
Route Description Klipspringer Route 9.5km
Distance: 9.5 km
Start Time: 08h20
Start & Finish Venue: Church Hall
Cut-Off Time: 3 hours
Water Point: 1
Grade: 4/10
Elevation: from 450 to 650 meters
Average slope: 6%
Max slope up/down: 20%
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Entry Fees
PRE-ENTRIES
Entry Fee: R250
LATE ENTRIES
(Fri): R300
(Sat): R350
REGistration
This is a pre-entry event.
Registration opens 1 February 2025 and closes Thursday evening 15 May 2025 at 20:00 or as soon as entry cap is reached.
Collection of the race number bib and timing chip will take place
on Friday 16 May 2025 17H00 - 19H00 at the Church grounds.
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Late entries Friday 16 May 2025 17H00 - 19H00.
and again on Saturday 17 May 06H00 - 07H00.
​​​Start chutes close 07h30.
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The wearing of club attire is not mandatory.
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​Only the event race number will be worn on the front of the vest.
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​Immediate disqualification if a runner tampers with the route markings.
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Immediate disqualification if a runner is caught littering.
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Immediate disqualification if a runner damages the trail or any vegetation.
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One water point will be available on the 9.5km.
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The minimum age for entering is 14 years.
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No substitutions will be allowed. No refunds.
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The closing date for pre-entries is at 20:00 on 15 May 2025 or as soon as the entry cap is reached.
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Start chutes close strictly at 07h30 on race day for the compulsory race briefing. Arrivals after this time will not be allowed to start.
MEDALS TO ALL FINISHERS.
RACE RULES
General
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Start & Finish at NG Kerk, De Rust.
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Cut-off times: 19.5km is 4 hours.
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Cut-off times: 9.5km is 3 hours.
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First aid is available on most of the route and at the finish.
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Ablution facilities will be available at start and finish.
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Race results available at www.aswd.co.za/results
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Donations in aid of Eljada Kairos can be made, voluntarily, along with entry fees.
Race timing
A disposable timing chip will be issued at registration along with your race bib number.
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The race number must be securely attached to your clothing and visible at all times.
NO CHIP, NO TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS!!
indemnity
By entering this event I undertake to be bound by the rules and regulations of the event including those of WA and ASA.
I warrant that I am in good health and aware of the risks and dangers of the physical nature of this sporting event, and do not claim ignorance of these risks and dangers.
I hereby accept that I participate in the event entirely at my own risk and I release and discharge, to the fullest extent allowed in law, the organizers of the event, all sponsors, persons and organisations assisting in the staging of the event, provincial and national athletics bodies and all local authorities from any responsibility, liability or costs relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused,arising directly or indirectly from my participation in the event including pre- and post-race activities.
I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity.