Organiser
SOX 3 Day Trail Run
SOX Trail Run is known as the most diverse 3-day trail run in South Africa and takes place in the Garden Route
You will run on pristine hiking trails in the mountain on day one, experience the tranquility of our lush, indigenous forest on day two and end off, with day three, along the stunning coastline of the Garden Route.
DATE : Saturday, 6th – Monday, 8th August 2022 VENUE : Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness, Western Cape
DISTANCE OPTIONS
SOX Full
- Day 1: 30km Mountain Stage single track, in the Outeniqua Mountains
- Day 2: 30km Forest Stage in Knysna
- Day 3: 16km Coastal Stage in Wilderness
SOX Sport (the same experience with less the distance)
- Day 1: 25km Mountain Stage single track, in the Outeniqua mountains
- Day 2: 20km Forest Stage in Knysna
- Day 3: 16km Coastal Stage in Wilderness
SOX Lite
- Day 1: 13km Mountain Stage single track in the Outeniqua mountains
- Day 2: 10km Forest Stage in Knysna
- Day 3: 10km Coastal Stage in Wilderness
Please note : At the discretion of Event Organiser and Route Director, routes can be changed at any time due to Covid Regulations or for safety reason.
ENTRY FEE INFORMATION
Payment Plan available:
Pay one third of your total entry with Registration, second payment due 1 March 2022, third payment due 16 July 2022. Please note that first payment is not refundable.
SOX, SOX Sport and SOX Lite Trail run, included in the entry fee:
- 3-day challenge in the unspoilt beauty of the Garden Route. Each day’s route will be unique in that Day 1 will take competitors on a challenging route in the Outeniqua Mountains. Day 2 will be something completely different with spectacular trails through beautiful Forests. Day 3 will conclude with a run along on our spectacular coast line.
- 3 Stages of pure trail running on well-marked routes in pristine areas that are usually not accessible to runners.
- Unforgettable trail running along the scenic Outeniqua mountains and picturesque Wilderness area.
- Finisher Medal.
- Setup of Race Village which will include massages (for booking on your own account)
- Sweeper each day.
- Well stocked water tables each day.
- Darling Brew Bar where you can buy drinks.
- Lunch for sale at race village for non-competitors each day.
- 24-hour medical & emergency services on standby.
- 24-hour security in the Race Village.
- Professional Photographers on route; slide and video shows in the evenings
Entry Fees Excludes:
- Accommodation
- Dinner Package (R600 per person includes 3 dinners at Fairy Knowe Hotel)
- Registration Dinner (R200 per person)
- Bus Transport for Day 3 (a point-to-point route)
- Event Jacket
Entry fees :
Early Bird Special (ends 31 December 2021)
| SOX Full | R4,050.00 | |
| SOX Sport | R4,050.00 | |
| SOX Lite | R3,400.00 |
Normal Entry Fees (from 1 January 2022)
| SOX Full | R4,455.00 |
| SOX Sport | R4,455.00 |
| SOX Lite | R3,740.00 |
Additional
- First Ascent Branded Race Jacket – R900.00
CUT OFF FOR ORDERS : 1 JUNE 2022
- Event branded SOX! - R150.00
SOX Single Day Trail run
Monday, 8 August 2022
10km : R350
16km : R450
Included in the entry fee:
– Well marked route with water tables on the route and at the finish
– Medical and emergency services on standby
– Sweeper
– Finishers medal
– Professional Photographer
– Beer and light lunch at finis
Registration and Late Entries:
Pre-entries for the event will close 16 July 2022. Late entries or entries on the day, will not be accepted. Registration for the event will take place on Friday, 5 August 2022 from 12:00 – 21:00.
Cancellation / Refund Policy
- No substitutions will be accepted after 31 July 2022. Substitution fee of R 300.00.
- No refunds of your deposit paid or entry fees unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case your entry will be transferable.
- Please note that only fully paid entries received by 31 July 2022 will receive the complimentary event apparel.
- Entries are not transferable.
- NO EXCEPTIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL).
This event will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of Safety, Act of Nature or by any reason out of our control. In this event, entry fees are NOT refundable, but will be transferable to a next event.
ACCOMMODATION
FAIRY KNOWE HOTEL (Race Village) (Sold Out)
Fairy Knowe will be the Race Village during the event, with accommodation as follows :
| Riverside Rooms Sleeps 2 - Double or Twin Check in Friday, check out Monday | R3,300.00 |
| In-House Sleeps 2 - Double or Twin Check in Friday, checkout Monday | R3,000.00 |
| Rondawels Sleeps 2 or 4 - Double+ bunk bed Check in Friday, checkout Monday | R3,000.00 |
WILDERNESS HOTEL (About 3km from Race Village) (Sold Out)
| Double Room Sleeps 2 - Double bed Check in Friday, check out Monday Breakfast included | R3,300.00 |
| Twin Room Sleeps 2 - Two single beds Check in Friday, checkout Monday Breakfast included | R3,300.00 |
SANParks EBB & FLOW RESTCAMP, Wilderness (Sold Out)
Please contact Ebb&Flow Restcamp directly to book accommodation : 044 8770046
PROGRAM
Friday, 5 August 2022
14:00 Arrival and check in at Accommodation
14:00 Registration Desk open
19:00 Race Briefing and Welcoming
19:30 Dinner at Fairy Knowe Hotel (pre bookings only)
Saturday, 6 August 2022
06:00 Breakfast for sale
08:00 SOX Full Start
08:15 SOX Sport Start
08:30 SOX Lite Start
11:00 onwards Light Lunch take at Finish Venue
12:00 Sport Massages opens at Race Village
12:00 Bar and snacks for sale at Race Village
18:00 Slide Show of Day 1
18:30 Race Briefing Day 2
19:00 Dinner (pre-bookings only)
Sunday, 7 August 2022
06:00 Breakfast for sale at Race Village
08:00 SOX Full Start
08:15 SOX Sport Start
18:30 SOX Lite Start
11:00 onwards Light Take Away Lunch at Venue
12:00 Bar and snacks / lunches for sale at Race Village
18:00 Slideshow of Day 2
18:30 Race briefing for Day 3
19:00 Dinner at Race Village (pre-bookings only)
Monday, 8 August 2022
06:00 Breakfast for sale at Race Village
07:00 Bus takes runners to start of Day3
07:30 SOX Full Start
07:45 SOX Sport Start
08:00 SOX Lite Start
10:00 onwards Finish at Race Village
10:00 onwards Light Lunch at Race Village
11:00 Prize Giving
SPONSORS
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| SOX Full SOLD OUT | 76 km Over 3 days | R 4,455.00 |
| SOX Sport SOLD OUT | 56 km Over 3 days | R 4,455.00 |
| SOX Lite | 30 km Over 3 days | R 3,740.00 |
|
SOX Single Day 10km
Single Day 10km 8 Aug |
10 km | R 450.00 |
|
SOX Single Day 16km
Single Day 16km 8 Aug |
16 km | R 550.00 |
Event location
Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness
| Route information | 1 Dumbleton Road |
| Coordinates | -33.9942177, 22.6011598 |
| Address | 1 Dumbleton Road Wilderness |
| City | Wilderness |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07