This year the Olyfberg Summit Challenge will be Bigger & Better than last year. Runners will be welcomed to the best single track there is to run in the Robertson valley, with more than 85% of the 21km route consists of single track.  This race was featured in the TrailMag for the breath taking views.  

This event forms part of the Wacky Wine Weekend so everyone is welcome, there will also be a Pram friendly walking route.  Olive oil & product tasting available, with a cellar tour. 

This is for sure an event to mark down in your Race Calendar.

Winning times 2016:

21km – Summit Challenge

1st male: Peter Tsawayo 01:20:49 (Record Time 2015)

1st female: Minette Naude 01:35:00

10km

1st male: Blessing Mukusa 00:50:47  

1st female: Annei Kloppers 01:00:38 

Distances and Entry fees:

Summit Challenge: 21km – R250

Medium Route:  10km – R170

5km Fun Walk – R50 (kids under 12 for free)

Late entries – R30 extra, if capacity is not reached.

SAS timing chip compulsory for this event @ R50 same chip as all the Amoija / Warrior / Impi / Entry ninja events. Chips can also be rented for R10 on the day.

Starting times:

21km – 09:00

10km – 09:10

5km Walk – 09:15

Registration and late entries from 07:30 at the venue on the day of the event.

Lucky draw at 11:00

Big prizes and cash for the winners.

GPS coordinates for Olyfberg:  GPS: 33’45’33”S 19’36’44”O

Map available on their website:  http://www.olyfberg.co.za/contact.htm

 General information:

Goody Bags to the first 200 online entries.

Medals to the first 200 finishers.

Olive oil tasting and cellar tour @ R10.

Bonfires will be ready early the morning to warm you up!

Music, coffee, food and drinks available afterwards.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a beautiful morning in the Breede River Valley!