Trail Running at its best. Spectacular routes for the KnysnaX Trail Series, once again partnering with host venue, Blackwaters River Lodge and Black Lourie Restaurant. The new circular and scenic 6km fun run route has something in store for all walkers, hikers and runners PLEASE NOTE: No water point on the 6 KM route! Parking for the 6 km will be available at Blackwaters River Lodge. 6km starts at 08h45.
The 18 & 25 km races start at Astron (formerly Caltex), Waterfront Drive Knysna. Both races start at 8 am and finish at Blackwaters River Lodge. Parking will be available behind Caltex and a one way shuttle service will be available from Blackwaters River Lodge back to Caltex after the race.
First Shuttle back to Knysna Caltex will leave at 11h30 on Sunday Race day. Shuttle tickets available at Registration & Finish at R 40 each.
The 18/24km routes include spectacular bridge crossings and breathtaking scenery along the Knysna historic Railway with both heading across the lagoon, past Belvidere into the Western Heads Conservancy. (Please note that the section across the lagoon is a neutral zone and no running/ passing will be allowed on this section) PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO WATER POINTS ON THE 6 KM ROUTE! THE 18 & 24 KM ROUTES HAVE 2 WATERPOINTS THAT ARE RE-FILL STATIONS. PLEASE HAVE YOUR OWN CUP OR HYDRATION VEST COST: FUN 6 km – R 100 (FUN RACE Start & Finish at Blackwaters) FULL 18KM – R 250 PRO 24KM – R 350 (FULL & PRO RACE starts in Knysna at ASTRON Waterfront & Finish at Blackwaters) online entries close Thursday 19 Sept. 18:00 Late entries add R 50 Registration from 07:00 at Blackwaters ONLY for 6 KM run. RACE START: 08:45 18 & 24 KM Registration at Caltex Waterfront from 07:00 until 7:45 latest! RACE BRIEFING 18 & 24 km on railway track 07:50 – RACE START 08:00 sharp. Medals for all finishers – KnysnaX Trail series medals only for FULL 18 & PRO 24 KM finishers WE ARE PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WESTERN HEADS GOUKAMMA CONSERVANCY. INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY FEE IS A SMALL FEE THAT GOES TOWARDS THE ALIEN CLEARING AND CONSERVANCY OF THE EXTREMELY ENDANGERED KNYSNA FYNBOS. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED WITH THIS FANTASTIC CAUSE.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WESTERN HEADS GOUKAMMA CONSERVANCY. INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY FEE IS A SMALL FEE THAT GOES TOWARDS THE ALIEN CLEARING AND CONSERVANCY OF THE EXTREMELY ENDANGERED KNYSNA FYNBOS. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED WITH THIS FANTASTIC CAUSE. COST: 6KM – R100 18KM – R250 24KM – R350
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