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Runventures
You might have driven down the Blaauwklippen Road on your way to one of the fantastic wineries in this valley but have you ever dreamed of running along the Blouklip River, up towards the Helderberg mountain and along Stellenbosch mountain, passing these beautiful wineries along the way?
Every year we grow the event and improve where we can. This year is no different, with a BIG step up to a new distance. We will be offering a 42km distance as well, adding scenic extra trails along the foot of the Helderberg Dome and Suurberg. Starting at Waterford, you'll past a great number of indigenous trees that are approved by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as part of an attempt to sustain the ecosystem on the farm.
The 21km route will head up to the foot of the Dome, the Driekoppen peaks and some stunning trails at De Trafford Wines. A unique single track, the winemaker’s regular walking path to the mountain, will be your route to their cellar. At Keermont you will run past their vineyards and along the river under a canopy of trees. A beautiful old bridge along the route will take you back in time. Dornier is not only part of the Golden Triangle but their single tracks along the Stellenbosch mountain will be a first class experience along the route.
Distances & Starting Times:
42km - 07:00
21km – 08:00
8km – 09:00
Price:
42km - R960
21km – R520
8km – R280
Where:
Waterford Wine Estate
Start Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DLzFvYicMgvKBVJy5
Drive 500m past Waterford Estate's gate and turn right.
Bring a picnic blanket. Come sip on wine afterwards and have a bite to eat.
Registration and late entries (if available):
05:30 at the venue on the day of the event
Online entries are highly recommended, to avoid disappointment on the day.
General:
• Hydration packs are compulsory on the 21 & 42km run
• Water bottles/bladder
• Rain Jacket
• Charged Phone
• Aid Stations provided on all 3 distances
• Please SHARE A RIDE with a friend, to reduce traffic to the venue
• No dogs allowed
• Keep an eye on our Facebook page (‘Runventures’) and website for route profiles and updated information.
Wine:
An exclusive Mixed Case of wine is available for entrants. It is the best of Upper BLaauwklippen and Stellenbosch: 3 Syrah’s and 3 Cabernet Sauvignons, including: Dornier Equanimity, Stellenzicht Tristone, Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon, Kleinood Tamboerskloof Syrah, Keermont Syrah & the De Trafford Blueprint Syrah. This offer is 20% off normal Cellar Door.
After the run, treat yourself to a delightful morning with wine stands, food trucks and live music. Invite your friends and enjoy lunch under the trees next to the vineyards at Waterford Estate.
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Event location
Waterford Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
Route information | Follow the Blaauwklippen road, past Dornier and turn right when you get to Waterford Estate. |
Coordinates | -33.995220550704, 18.87068523941 |
Address | Waterford Wine Estate |
City | Stellenbosch |
Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07