Trail running through the 3,000 hectare Botlierskop Big Four Game Reserve. 25km and a 20km trail run, both on the Game reserve. ALSO A 10KM TRAIL RUN ON SUNDAY ONLY. See lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest and many more. Limited entries of 200 people for the 2 day trail run (with lunch). Entries open on 1 December 2011. This is an experience you will never forget and you wil be back next year! ONLY SPACE FOR 200 RUNNERS.
Title:
SAVE THE RHINO 2 DAY TRAIL RUN
Number:
Event 04
Status:
Not exceeded
Begin:
Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 08:00AM
End:
Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 02:00PM
Closing date:
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 08:00PM
Location:
Botlierskop Game Reserve, Little Brak River
Fees:
R 790.00 per person
SAVE THE RHINO TRAIL RUNS
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August 2012
This will be the second year that a trail run will be held at the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. In 2012 the race is an 2 day stage race, both days on Botlierskop. Or if you just want to walk or do a short race, we have a 10km race on the Sunday only. Don't miss out on this epic trail runs! Run through the 3000 hectare Big Four Game Reserve and see lion, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, elephant, blesbok, eland, rhino.....Part of your entry fees will go towards "save the rhino" fund.
SPECIAL PACKAGE AT BOTLIERSKOP, SEE BELOW. ONLY AVAILABLE TO COMPETITORS AND THEIR PARTNERS
ALSO SEE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AT RIVERSIDE RESORT (about 10km from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve) ON www.riverside-resort.co.za for camping, chalets or caravan rentals
SHORT RACE ENTRIES (10km): Entries on Day available. Race Fees for the 10 km race does not include lunch, but does include the Reserve Fees (worth R100).
REGISTRATION:
FRIDAY: 7PM AT BOTLIERSKOP GAME RESERVE (2 DAY TRAIL RUN ONLY)
SATURDAY: 6AM AT BOTLIERSKOP GAME RESERVE (LATE ENTRIES, IF ANY ENTRIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE, AND LATE REGISTRATIONS FOR 2 DAY TRAIL RUN ONLY)
SUNDAY: 6AM AT BOTLIERSKOP GAME RESERVE ( LATE ENTRIES AND REGISTRATION FOR THE 10KM TRAIL RUN)
START TIMES
8:00 Saturday, 25km
8:00 Sunday, 20km
8:30 Sunday, 10km short race
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
10km Short Race:
Circular route. The 10km run will be a short loop through the Game Reserve, to the top of Botlierskop and back via some single tracks, jeep tracks, and beautiful views.
2 Day Trail Races:
Circular routes. Run on single tracks and jeep tracks in the Game Reserve, to the top of Botlierskop, in the river valleys and up to the plateau with lots of animals watching you. Be careful for the rhino and the buffalo... There will be guides on route to ensure our safety
With both distances you will be able to see lots of animals
ENTRY FEES (part of your entry fees goes towards the "save the rhino" fund)
Pre-entries for the 2 Day Trail Race close on the 31st July 2012 or until 200 entries are reached. Short race of 10km can enter before the race or still enter on the day (extra R30 on the day).
Sunday 10km Short Race: R130 (inlcludes Reserve Fees of R100 pp)
FULL Package per person: 2 Day Trail Run (includes Entry fees for both days, 2 nights of BB at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, Lunch and reserve fees,): R1990 - limited space for 30 people
2 Day Trail Runs only: 2 Day Trail Run (Includes entry fees, goodie bag, lunch and reserve fees for both days, Save the Rhino fund): R790
2 Nights of BB at Botlierskop for Non racers (does not include 2 day trail run fees): R1250
PRIZE GIVING:
11.30am at the Botlierskop Day Restaurant every day.
MEDALS AND PRIZES:
First 3 Males, First 3 Females and 1st Juniors in both races will receive medals.
