Bring your family and friends and enjoy the vibe! We offer country hospitality at the race village, located on the escarp bordering the Free State and Kwa Zulu Natal near Oliviershoek Pass and Sterkfontein Dam. The race village offers a relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating where runners can relax during the day and enjoying magnificent views! Leave the village only for your run, as everything is catered for inside the village for the entire weekend!

What You Need To Know

SOLO TENTED ACCOMMODATION

Book your own tent @ R2950.00 per runner

*Note: A limit of 1 supporters package is offered with this option @R1500 pp, sharing your tent.

You receive a canvas tent and 1 Mattress
Clean Toilets and Hot Showers
Meals:
Friday: Dinner.
Saturday: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Sunday: Breakfast
Snack & coffee bar
Amazing trails
Water points
Full medical support and backup
Race Village and Chill Zone
Official race garment

SHARING TENTED ACCOMMODATION:

Share your tent with another runner @ R2750.00 per runner.

*Note: No supporters packages are offered with this option)

You receive a 3 Man tent and 2 Mattresses
Clean Toilets and Hot Showers
Meals:
Friday: Dinner.
Saturday: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Sunday: Breakfast
Snack & coffee bar
Amazing trails
Water points
Full medical support and backup
Race Village and Chill Zone
Official race garment

ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION

Entry @ R2600.00, book to Self-Camp or Guest House at additional cost.

*Note: A limit of 4 supporters packages are offered with this option @R1500 pp.

Clean Toilets and Hot Showers
Meals:
Friday: Dinner.
Saturday: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Sunday: Breakfast
24-hour snack & coffee bar
Amazing trails
Water points
Full medical support and backup
Race Village and Chill Zone
Official race garment

Supporters packages (R1500):

5 meals
Complimentary snack and coffee tables
Fully serviced race village including bar, gin and beer on tap , chill zone & charging station
Share a tent and mattress (tented village package)
Clean ablutions (Hot showers and toilets)
Medical support
Some of the most beautiful views in South Africa
Kids zone: Kids will be looked after if they have a supporters package.

Upgrade to Lux tent (R1800):
The setup includes:
Spacious Canvas Tent
2 x Stretchers
2 x Mattresses
2 x Fitted Sheet
2 x Duvets
2 x Pillows
2 x Chairs
LED Light
Groundsheet

Distance:
Long Run (Day 1: 18-20km and Day 2: 15 km)
Short Run (Day 1: 10-12km and Day 2: 11km)

Race Briefing
Day One: Friday evening 19h00
Day Two: Saturday evening 19h00

Route:

Dumbe Trail Run 2023 will have two options to choose from according to your running abilities:
The Long Run (Day 1: 20km and Day 2: 15 km) and the Short Run (Day 1: 12km and Day 2: 15km).

The first day of running is a good blend of forest sections and single track. Running along the escarp, boasting spectacular views of KZN the drop-down the historic Retief Pass begins into the Valley. The climb ends soon enough running along the escarp once again with its breathtaking views before reaching the Kaalvoet Vrou Monument. After taking a selfie with arguably one of the toughest ladies in the history of our country, it is a short stretch home to the race village where warm hospitality awaits!

The second day of running will certainly not disappoint, leading runners along breathtaking paths. Stunning panoramic views of the Northern Drakensberg and the Amphitheatre will continue to mesmerize runners as they work their way back to the race village.