Carne's Full Moon Beach Run
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Carne's Full Moon Beach Run - 23 December 2026
Carne's Full Moon Beach Run is a trail running event along the Wilderness coastline in the Western Cape. The 14th edition takes place during the full moon and low tide and follows a beach and rock-shelf route from Swartvlei to Wilderness.
Two entry distances are offered:
- 21 km Long Course starting at Swartvlei Beach
- 7 km Short Course starting at Kleinkrantz
The 21 km route passes Gericke's Point and runs along mixed sand and rock shelves with the Benguela current to the left and fossilised sandstone dunes to the right, includes a mid-run refreshment stop, and finishes at the Wilderness NSRI Station 23. The finish venue provides a finisher medal, a boerewors roll and a soft drink for entrants.
Venue and logistics details include registration at Wilderness Commons next to Wilderness Hotel, parking at Wilderness Commons with a guarded walk back to vehicles, and a bus service to the start locations with separate fares for Swartvlei and Kleinkrantz. Minimum ages are 14 years for the 21 km and 8 years for the 7 km. Entry fees are listed for each distance and bus tickets can be purchased with entries.
Participants are advised to bring a headlamp for the 21 km. Coffee will be available for purchase at the Commonage Coffee Shop during registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
