CEDERBERG TRAVERSE

Run, Stumble and Crawl through the Iconic Cederberg Wilderness, set against dramatic mountains and fiery red rock formations. This is a weekend adventure to enjoy in the mountains with friends and family.

All races Start and Finish at Race Base – Sanddrif

100miler – 110km route plus the 50km Night Ultra route

110km – The original, tough and gnarly mountain run, you will see stars!

60km – Starting and finishing at Sanddrif, this is the day run option. Cracks, Arch, Cross and a lot of rocks.

50km – Night Run, similar to the 60km, starting and finishing at Sanddrif.

Head to our website www.cederbergtraverse.co.za for more info!

STANDARD ENTRY FEE:

100 mile – R6900

100km Adventurer – R5900

60km – R4450

50km Night Run – R3900

21km Fun Run – R1950

Up to 6 months payment plan option available upon entering.

Price Includes:

Race Garment by First Ascent
Cederberg Wines bottle of wine
Finishers potjie
Sunday brunch feast
Nature conservation fees
Race Garments
Refuel Stations

Medics and Marshalls at key points

Excluded in your entry is your accommodation and camping. To be booked separately, there are various options available. Email us on info@energyevents.co.za

Race Registration & Briefing: 

100miler runners are highly advised to arrive at Sanddrif after lunchtime at 4pm on Thursday the 15th at Sanddrif Campsites. Briefing starts at 6pm.

110km runners are highly advised to arrive at Sanddrif from 12pm on Friday, 16 October at Sanddrif Campsites. Briefing starts at 2pm.    

60km, 50km & 21km runners are highly advised to arrive at Sanddrift after lunchtime. Registration at 4pm on Friday the 17th at Sanddrif Campsites. Briefing starts at 6pm.

START TIMES:

Start & Finish at Race Base – Sanddrif Holiday Resort, Cederberg.

100 Miler – Fri, 16 Oct at 6am

110km Adventurer: Fri, 16 Oct at 3pm

60km: Sat, 17 Oct at 6am

50km Night Ultra: Sat, 17 Oct at 4pm

21km: Sat, 17 Oct at 8am

FINAL CUT OFF: 10am Sunday, 18th Oct

Race Info:
There are no refunds. If you cannot take part you must find a substitute for your entry.

– En route cut-offs apply.

– Fully self-sufficient

– Pairs are encouraged for safety.

Accommodation:

Mail Landi HERE to book. R50% deposit to secure your cottage.

Compulsory Kit:

100mile, 110km, 60km & 50km Night Run
Trail pack with sufficient capacity for all race kit.
Waterproof jacket
Hydration – 2 litres capacity. This is a make or break item.
Food = nutrition for 16 hours
Base Layer (preferably thermal)
Space blanket
Whistle
Buff
Headlamp with extra batteries.
Personal GPS (Please know your device well)
Charged Cellphone

Powerbank

Re-usable cup

Drop bag for checkpoints

Suggested Kit:

Spare pair of shoes for the transition
Fresh running gear for transition point
Suncream
Hat
Rehydrate
Emergency food supply
Sun glasses

Compulsory gear check will take place during registration. Navigation will be checked, ensure you know how to use your GPS device or Navigational App like AllTrails or GPX viewer.

Training Tips and Hints:

1) Train like you mean it. The racing will be fun, if the training is hard.

2) Train with a pack. Cederberg Traverse is not about speed work, but diesel engine power.

3) Train in your race gear with full kit, to get used to it and iron out any issues.

4) Run in the dark, on technical tracks (not the road) using head lamp.

Directions to Finish venue Sanddrif:         

From Cape Town, take the N7 turn-off on the N1 and, 28 km after Citrusdal, turn right at the Algeria/Cederberg sign. Continue past Algeria and over the Uitkyk Pass (second pass) – about 46 km of gravel road – until you reach Dwarsrivier, home of Cederberg Wines. Total distance from Cape Town: ±250 km; ±3 hours’ drive.

Join the Cederberg Wines Circle HERE!

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