Thaba Monate 2-day Trail Run (pet friendly)

Join us for an unforgettable weekend experience at Thaba Monate Game Lodge in Bela-Bela, Limpopo.

DATE:  6 - 7 June 2026

VENUE NAME:  Thaba Monate Game Lodge

VENUE ADDRESS:  Portion 2, Buisfontein, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa

TRAIL OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

There will be a 5km, 10km and 15km available on both the Saturday and the Sunday.

The routes on the Sunday will be different to the ones on the Saturday.

CHALLENGE OPTIONS:

Doggy Challenge (pet friendly) - R300:

[Under 13yrs and over 60yrs - R250]

Saturday - 5km

Sunday - 5km

Zebra Challenge (pet friendly) - R400:

[Under 13yrs and over 60yrs - R320]

Saturday - 10km

Sunday - 5km

Waterbuck Challenge (Pet friendly) - R450

[No under 13yrs allowed. Over 60yrs - R380]

Saturday - 10km

Sunday - 10km

Kudu Challenge (pet friendly) - R500:

[No under 13yrs allowed. Over 60yrs - R430]

Saturday - 15km

Sunday - 10km

Giraffe Challenge (pet friendly) - R550:

[No under 13yrs allowed. Over 60yrs - R480]

Saturday - 15km

Sunday - 15km

Online entries for the 2-day trail run challenge, up until 8 May 2025,  will receive a special Thaba Monate Trail Run Tshirt.

Challenge entrants will receive their event item during registration at the venue on race weekend.

Membership cards and complimentary entries will not be accepted for this event.

SINGLE DAY ENTRY OPTIONS:  

Saturday: 5km (R180), 10km (R250), 15km (R300) 

Sunday: 5km (R180), 10km (R250) or 15km (R300)

Kids under 13yrs and adults over 60yrs: 5km (R130), 10km (R200), 15km (R250) 

Earn Discovery Vitality points as well for each day’s distance completed.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:

Our hosting venue, Thaba Monate Game Lodge has 21 Chalets and over 110 camping/caravan stands available.

To book your accommodation at the venue, contact them directly at 078 051 9916 or [email protected] and indicate you are booking to the trail run specifically.

Accommodation is filling up fast already, so make sure to get your accommodation bookings done as soon as possible.

Various chalet and camping/caravan accommodation is available in the area and the venue will be able to direct you to the suitable venues upon enquiry with them.

CHECK-OUT TIMES:

The race cut-off time on Saturday will be 12h00. The race cut-off time on Sunday is 10h00.  

If you are staying at the host venue, the check-out time has been extended until 16h00 that Sunday afternoon, to allow you to enjoy the facilities after your Sunday run as well, before heading back hom. 

PET FRIENDLY RULES: 

• Dogs are welcome on all distances.  
• Please note that it is STRICTLY ON LEASH, due to all the wildlife and baboons roaming free at the Lodge.
• The owners dogs are also walking around on the property.
• 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.
• Dogs should be kept inside the chalets, caravans and tents during the night to ensure their safety from the wildlife.
• Dogs are brought to the venue and take part in the race at owners own risk.
• Non-adherence to these rules will be subject to a fine of R1 000 and you might be requested to leave the establishment without any refunds.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

• The weekend will be filled with lots of trail running options, food, drinks, activities at the venue to keep everyone entertained. 
• There are a lot of activities available at the venue to keep you entertained such as the Waterberg Zipline Adventures is situated on the property and is an amazing option to explore the beautiful property as well. To find out more, or to book your zipline adventure:
  • http://www.waterbergzip.co.za/
  • 0735912280
• Please note that there is no restaurant available at the property, but food can be booked advance.  Details will be share closer to the time.
• There are 3 swimming pool situated close to the bar area where food and drinks can be enjoyed with fellow trail runners on the Saturday and Sunday.
• The bar also has DSTV available.
• The venue also has mini golf, a tennis court, kids water slides, jumping castles and a playground for kids.
• Online entries close on 2 June 2025.
• Stage Run and Single day entries will still be available at the venue on Friday night during registration as well as on Saturday and Sunday mornings during registration at an additional charge of R50.  So make sure to get those online entries in on time.
• All entrants will receive a specifically designed medal at the end of the two days.
• The top 3 overall male and female finishers for each of the 5 challenges will also receive a special medal during the awards ceremony on Sunday morning at around 09h30.
• These 3 finishers will be determined based on the results of the 1st and 2nd day times. 
• If you are in the running for the top 3 placements for your challenge, please make sure your timing card is scanned in when you finish each day's run and confirm your times.  Once the top 3 winners for each challenge is announced, no changes will be made to the results.
• Single day entrants do not qualify for winner medals.

ACCOMMODATION:

Entry fee does not include accommodation.  To book your accommodation at Thaba Monate Game Lodge, we recommend securing your accommodation for the weekend as soon as possible, before they are fully booked.  Various other accommodation options are available in around the race venue if you are not able to secure your accommodation at Thaba Monate Game Lodge directly, the venue will be able to direct you to appropriate venues once they are fully booked.  Please make sure to indicate you are booking for the trail run weekend, as the entire venue has been reserved for race participants.

Visit their website for accommodation options at:  https://www.thabamonate.co.za/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 078 051 9916

WEEKEND SCHEDULE AND TIMES:

Friday - 5 June 2026:

• Registration opens at 16h00 till 20h00 for collection of timing cards and race item (where applicable).
• The bar will be open for food and drinks at your own cost until 18h00.

Saturday - 6 June 2026:

• Late registration and on-the-day entries will be open between 06h00 till 07h00
• Race briefing will be held 5 minutes before each distance's start time.
• The 15km entrants will start at 07h00
• The 10km entrants will start at 07h05
• The 5km entrants will start at 07h10
• Food and drinks will be available at the venue for the whole day.

Sunday - 7 June 2026:

• On-the-day entries and upgrades/downgrades will be open between 06h00 till 07h00
• Race briefing will be held 5 minutes before each distance's start time.
• The 15km entrants will start at 07h00
• The 10km entrants will start at 07h05
• The 5km entrants will start at 07h10
• Medal awarding ceremony for the top 3 finishers on the challenges will take place at 09h30.
• If you believe to be in the running for the top 3 of your challenge, please make sure your timing card is scanned in as you finish, and confirm your time captured. We cannot change results after the awards have been presented.
• All other participants will receive their medals as they finishers.
• Check-out and departure from the venue can start anytime from 10h00 till 16h00.

THE TRAIL ROUTES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE (www.revolutiontrails.co.za) BY THE END OF APRIL 2026.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL RUN/WALK, CONTACT US AT: 

[email protected] or Glizelle at 083 264 3931