Come enjoy nature and celebrate elephants

With HERD and Revolution Trails

Join us to celebrate World Elephant Day in beautiful surroundings

This World Elephant Day weekend, step outside and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Hedianga Farm Trails in Pretoria. Walk, run, mountain bike, or simply wander at your own pace. Surrounded by fresh air and open spaces,

it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors while supporting the rescued elephants at Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD).

Whether you’re moving fast or taking it easy, your time in nature helps create a better future for the elephants who call HERD home.

It is a trail running, walking event in support of Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD) Trust.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
• Venue: Hedianga Farm, Olympus AH, Pretoria
• Registration: From 7am | Start at 8am
• Entry Fee: R200
• Distances: Run or Walk – 2km,  5km, 10km, and 15km
• First 250 to arrive get a goodie bag
• Dog-friendly
• Dress-up encouraged with prizes

Come join in the fun, it is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors together while supporting a meaningful cause.

About HERD

HERD was started in 2019 as South Africa’s first elephant orphanage, created simply because young elephants desperately needed a safe place to grow up.

With threats like poaching, habitat loss and human conflict, many calves are left on their own — and without help, they rarely survive. HERD gives them that second chance.

We care for each orphan around the clock, from specialised milk and medical care to the comfort and reassurance they need. When they’re strong enough,

they’re slowly introduced to the Jabulani herd — an amazing rescued elephant family known for welcoming newcomers. This herd teaches the youngsters

everything they need to live and behave like real elephants.

Beyond caring for the orphans, HERD also studies elephant behaviour, helps reduce humanelephant conflict, and works with local communities to show

how people and elephants can live together in a way that benefits both.

To learn more, please visit: https://herd.org.za/

EVENT INFORMATION:

Amenities Available At The Venue:
Snacks, Coffee and drinks will be available at the venue

Start Time:
Registration opens: 06h30
Race start for all distances: @ 07h00
You can still register and start anytime between: 07h00 - 08h00

The 15km is not allowed to start after group start. 

Entry Includes:  Marked Route | Water Tables | Finisher Medal | Venue Entry | Parking | Vitality Points

ROUTE INFORMATION:

Please note these trails are not for the faint hearted :)

 The terrain is quite technical. Here is a breakdown of the distances:

•       5km route is not too difficult. Elevation is around 120m
•       10km gets long with a lot of uphills and down hills, with a fair bit of elevation gain towards the end. Elevation is around 290m
•       15km is definitely a challenge and not recommended for the unfit.  The last 5km is very challenging and not for the unfit runners or walkers. Elevation is around 360m
•       There is one split between the 15km and 10km.  Once you get to this point and you are very tired, we recommend that you rather not continue from that point onwards on the 15km, but rather finish with the 10km.

Walking / Hiking is allowed on all distances as long as you finish by the cut-off time of 10h30. 
Water tables will be available on all routes

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.
• No license is necessary to take part in run/walk.
• Cash, Card and Snapscan accepted on the day.
• All ages welcome.

For all upcoming events, please have a look at our website as well:  www.revolutiontrails.co.za

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Whatsapp Group:
You can join our whatsapp group where the upcoming week's races are shared once a week.

You will find the link to join here:  

https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYkwFXZg2XgIhI5B3FC6YL

ENQUIRIES:

083 264 3931
[email protected]
www.revolutiontrails.co.za