
Organiser
Potato Seed Production (Pty) Ltd
ON THE MISTY RIDGES OF THE LONG TOM PASS, A HIGH-ALTITUDE ADVENTURE AWAITS
MISTY RIDGE TRAIL RUN
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure at our Annual Trail Run!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for your next big thrill, this one-day event is not to be missed.
Lace up, embrace the mountains, and push your limits like never before!
7 MARCH 2026 TRAIL OPTIONS:
6.5 KM RUN OR HIKE
Entries - R 80
*On day entry - surcharge R20
(Pet friendly)
Elevation profile (coming soon)
GPX file (coming soon)
10 KM RUN OR HIKE
Entries - R 150
*On day entry - surcharge R20
(Pet friendly)
Elevation profile (coming soon)
GPX file (coming soon)
21 KM RUN OR HIKE
Entries - R 300
*On day entry - surcharge R50
(Not Pet friendly)
Elevation profile (coming soon)
GPX file (coming soon)
42 KM RUN OR HIKE
Entries - R 600
*On day entry - surcharge R100
(Not Pet friendly)
Elevation profile (coming soon)
GPX file (coming soon)
Mandatory race kit (Space blanket, whistle, 1l water and cell phone)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Terms And Conditions
- There will be No Refunds due to rain, lightning or venue rain damage cancellation.
- There will be No Transfer of online entries due to not pitching up for a race.
- Beer tent and food stands available before and after event.
- All ages and spectators welcome.
IMPORTANT PET FRIENDLY ARRANGEMENTS AND RULES:
Very strict rules will be applied during the weekend, as all dogs will have to be kept on leash at all time due to
all the other animal roaming around at the venue. There are also Baboons roaming free at the venue and
therefore necessitates the on-leash requirement for all dogs. Non-adherence to this rule will be subjected to a
R1 000 fine and you might be requested to leave the establishment without any refunds.
RULES:
- Dogs are welcome on the 6km, 10km routes.
- Please note that it is STRICTLY ON LEASH, due to all the other animals roaming fee on the farm.
- Only dogs taking part in the trail run may be brought to the venue.
- There won't be people available to look after your dog while you are out on the trails.
ACCOMMODATION:
Camping stands available at venue- R50/person per night.
Glamping stand available on request.
Food trucks and beer tent available from 18:00- 21:00 Friday night and from 06:00 on Saturday morning.
Bookings can be done via WhatsApp 082 524 8391
Other accommodation facilities in area-
Hops Hollow Country House: 013 235 8910
Paardeplaats nature reserve: 083 645 8313
Purple Gecko Guesthouse: 013 235 4486
WEEKEND SCHEDULE AND TIMES:
Friday – 6 March 2026:
- Campers’ arrival from 16:00
- Food trucks and Beer tent from 18:00 – 21:00
Saturday – 7 March 2026:
- Registration and on-the-day entries will be open between 05H30 till 07H00
- 42km Race briefing will be held at 05H50
- The 42km entrants will start at 06h00
- The 21km entrants will start at 07h00
- The 10km entrants will start at 07H45
- The 6.5km entrants will start at 08h00
- Medal awarding ceremony will take place from 11H00 for 6.5km & 10km
- Medal awarding ceremony will take place from 13H00 for 21km & 42km
- Check-out and departure from 15H00
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
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42km Run | 42 km | R 600.00 |
21km Run | 21 km | R 300.00 |
10km Run or Hike | 10 km (Pet friendly) | R 150.00 |
6.5km Run or Hike | 6.5 km (Pet friendly) | R 80.00 |
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Event location
Potato Seed Production (Farm Sterkspruit, Lydenburg
Route information | Form Lydenburg: Take the R37 (Long Tom pass), direction Mbombela. Destination will be on the right, 14km form town. From Mbombela: Head west on Madiba Dr/R40 toward Madiba Dr/R40 Toll Road ![]() Turn left onto R37 ![]() At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit ![]() At the roundabout, take the 1st exit ![]() Merge onto R37 ![]() Turn left to stay on R37 ![]() Turn left Destination will be on the left. |
Coordinates | -25.131774, 30.565807 |
Address | Sterkspruit Long Tom Pass (R37) Lydenburg (17 Km out of Lydenburg on the Nelspruit/Sabie Rd, Lydenburg, 1120, South Africa |
City | Lydenburg |
Province | Mpumalanga |
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