Run The Farm
Sat 2 May 2026 @ Herold, Western Cape

We are excited to host this unique challenge for the first time in the Garden Route, South Africa!!!

The Run The Farm Ultra is a form of an ultra-run where competitors consecutively run a 5.85km loop for 12 hours. It's about challenging yourself but also having fun and building community. You decide how fast you want to run and how many loops you want to complete.

There are different race categories:

Individual: One participant running as many loops in the 12 hours as possible. 

Partner: Two participants alternate running the 12 hours (you go I go), the number of laps accumulated between the two partners are used for the total at the end. (Partner category all fall under one whether its, male- male, female-female or male-female)

Team: Four participants alternate running the 12hours. Runners can run together or on their own. Each lap a runner completes counts towards the group's total. (If all 4 runners run at the same time it will count as 4 laps). The number of laps accumulated between the group are used for the total at the end. (Mixed or all female or male teams can join, no separate categories)

Course: 5.85km Loop with 155meter elevation gain

Timeline:

Check in starts: 5:00 am

Briefing: 5:45 am 

Start: 6:00 am Individuals, and one participant from 

Cut off time: 18:00 pm (must be a completed loop to count towards total loops)

Loop Rules:

• No non-competitors on the course
• Each participant that finishes a loop must pass the check point for loop to count
• Slower Runners must allow others to pass

Timing: Timing of each loop won’t be done, it about the total loops you complete not the fastest time.

Winner/Results: The category winner is the person/pair/team with the most completed loops at the end of the 12 hours. Prizes for each category winner.

Cap: The time cap is 12 hours, if you want to do 1 lap and stop that is also allowed, minimum 1 lap maximum unlimited laps.

What to wear: Comfortable running shoes and exercise attire. You can purchase a race shirt with your entry if you like.

What to Bring:

• Support crew

• Gazebo, is optional if you want to set up for you or your running club to hang out between runs

• Cash/card (there will be vendors available)

• Outside food/ hydration will be allowed during this event

Race Includes:

• Well Marked route

• Basic medical and emergency care

• Water station & bathrooms available

• Free Professional Photos (to frame and flaunt)

• Encouraging organizers motivating you