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)

Normal Entry Fees (from 1 January 2022)

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 :

WILDERNESS HOTEL (About 3km from Race Village) (Sold Out)

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

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