Organiser
Napier Patat Festival
June 18th, 2017
Patatfees Trail Run Race
Did you know Napier was once the sweet potato (patat) growing capital of South Africa? To celebrate this humble yet versatile vegetable, we have named our annual festival, which incorporates the Napier Half-marathon, a MTB race and a Trail run, in honour of it. In addition to sports races, the Patatfees boasts a charming weekend full of activities: a busy market, local beer and wines, children's creche and activities, Harley Davidson motorcycle show, tractor and vintage car show, art shows, entertainment, great food, the list goes on! Expect a healthy dose of small town charm and plenty of hospitality. Napier will surprise you!
Location:
GPS: S 34.4783°, E 19.8972°
TRAIL RUN DISTANCES: 25km, 15km, 7km
ENTRY FEE: 25km R350, 15km R250, 7km R150
REGISTRATION: From 7h00 (Late registration +R50)
RACE BRIEFING: 10 mins before the start
STARTING TIME: 25km 08h30, 15km 08h45, 7km 09h00
VENUE: Agulhas skills school, Napier, Overberg
PRIZE GIVING: 13h00
PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE: 17 June 2017
No refunds once you've entered.
CATEGORIES: Male & Female
7km - Fun Run / Walk – This race is for fun – This category is for fun and medals only, no prize money given.
15km – Male & Female - Junior (16-18), Senior (19+), Sub-Vet (30-39), Vets (40-49), Master (50-59), Gr Master (60+)
25km – Male & Female - Junior (16-18), Senior (19+), Sub-Vet (30-39), Vets(40-49), Master (50-59), Gr Master (60+)
Route Descriptions:
25km Trail Run:
So you wanna tackle the 25km? And you’re ready for 920m of climbing? GREAT STUFF! This is definitely worth a try!
An easy meandering start for about 4km will bring you to the first major climb of the day. An interesting and lovely single track section awaits you halfway up. By this time the field will be well spread and no congestion problems should occur. Once at the top you will be treated to fantastic views all around that will seemingly just never stop. Some very nice flat top running for about 3km will bring you to a downhill section on the Elim side of the Soetmuisberg that will turn to rolling little sections to prepare you for the second major uphill test of the day at km 14.
Now, climbing about 330m over 3kms at an average gradient of 12° awaits you to the top and once there, you have the lovely thought of all downhill! Now wind your way to the finish over the next 7km.
This is really a spectacular run with views of almost 100km in any direction from the top. Come and enjoy this great new trail run purposely prepared and brand new especially for the Napier Patatfees 2017!
15km Trail Run:
Now that you’ve decided to tackle the 25km when you’re all grown up, let me tell you about the 15km.
An easy meandering start for about 4km will bring you to your major climb of the day. An interesting and lovely and lovely single track section awaits you halfway up. By this time the field will be well spread and no congestion problems should occur. Once at the top you will be treated to fantastic views all around that will seemingly just never stop! Once at the top you’ll traverse westerly towards Rio de Janeiro. Before you get there, scaling the mountain in an elegant yet sporty fashion, you will join with the 25km route runners and soon you’ll be dodging, dancing and tip-toeing to the finish… what a joy! Congrats!
7km Fun Run/Hike:
A little something for the young ones and the young at heart, but older otherwise! J
This is a beautiful, gentle run/hike/walk, call it what you like, starting uphill with an interesting gorge on the one side and beautiful flower plantations on the other side. Halfway marks the highest point of the route and from now on it’s all downhill back to the finish line with minor little bumps here and there. Very easy, and the kids will love it!
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY• There are no refunds
• The organizers take no responsibility if route markers have gone missing thus leading to confusion for runners - circumstances will be thoroughly investigated
• Substitutions will be accepted
• The Race will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of safety. In such cases, results will be issued at the discretion of the organisers
• All photographic or video material of participants made by the organisers or their assignees during any activity deemed to be part of the Patatfees Trail Running Challenge, shall be free for use by the organisers in any matter relating to the event at any time in the present or future
• First over the line wins
• Riders must be in attendance at the prize giving or forfeit prizes
More information: www.napierpatatmtb.co.za/
More information: www.napierpatatmtb.co.za/
Event location
Agulhas Skills School, Napier, Napier
| Route information | |
| Coordinates | -34.47783, 19.8975 |
| Address | Agulhas Skills School, Napier, 7270 |
| City | Napier |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07