Bastille Day Trail Run is a wilderness adventure, for which you need to be prepared – you have been warned!

This Trail Running adventure sells out every year, numbers are limited. You are assured of a wild time, wet feet and rewarding OBS, served by French Maids.

Forget avoiding the puddles, your feet are going to be wet today. You will cross cold rivers, get close up with prickly bushes, and be soaked in huge views!

Head over to our website www.bastilledaytrailrun.co.za for more event info!

EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE:

50km - R1800 

35km - R1450

25km - R1050

17km - R650

10km - R450

Early bird entries close on 31 July 2025.

Start times:

50km - 6am

35km - 7am

25km - 8am

17km - 9am

10km - 9:30am

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON 25 JUNE 2026!

No substitutions, Upgrades, Downgrades after 25 JUNE 2026!

Race Venue:

The start and finish venue is at The Berg River Dam field, Robertsvlei Road Franschhoek. Right next to the Berg River Dam. Follow the parking signs 

Warm showers will be available.

Registration:

Wednesday, 8 July venue TBC

Late entries available at registration on Wednesday.

Friday, 10 July at the Berg River Dam, Franschhoek from 3pm to 7pm

For the late Larry's collect your race number from the following times on race morning:

50km: 5:00am, 35km:5:30am, 25km:7am, 15km:8am,10km:8:30am 

CLICK HERE FOR ROUTE INFO

Compulsory Equipment:

Compulsory Equipment for 50km, 35km & 25km:

1) Rain Jacket (waterproof, not just wind breaker, which you may have as well);
2) Sensible Clothing for the conditions, eg. compulsory thermal base layer;
3) Charged cell phone in waterproof bag eg. Ziplock
4) Food – sarmie, fruit, energy bars – for 4 to 10 hours!
5) Water – 1.5L min. to start, hydration pack, with bladder. You will be crossing several fresh water rivers.
6) Space Blanket & Whistle
7) Headlamp/Torch and Race Map – provided
8) Re-usable cup

Compulsory Equipment for 15km & 10km

1) Rain Jacket (waterproof, not just wind breaker, which you may have as well);
2) Sensible Clothing for the conditions;
3) Water – 1L min. to start, hydration pack, with bladder. You will be crossing several fresh water rivers.
4) Re-usable cup

Recommended Equipment:
Beanie, Buff, Gloves. Ladies, add a couple of layers. Toes, fingers freeze. Lips go blue.

Mail Landi HERE for more info.