Run the Karoo
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Trail Running in the Eastern Cape
Run the Karoo is a multi-day trail running event held at Dwarsvlei Farm, located approximately 15 km from Middelburg in the Eastern Cape. Participants navigate the landscape of the Karoo over a two-day period. The event is designed as a running experience rather than a competitive race, and the organizers do not implement cutoff times. Walkers are permitted to participate in the scheduled distances.
The event structure consists of two stages. The first day features a night run, followed by longer distances on the second day. Participants can choose between two main categories, available for both solo runners and teams of two:
- #HorseRun: Includes an 8 km night run and a 22 km trail run.
- #SheepRun: Includes an 8 km night run and a 14 km trail run.
The race village is situated 2 km along a gravel road from the N9 highway. The weekend includes various social elements such as live entertainment and traditional Karoo food offerings, including braais, farm bread, and koeksisters. Accommodation options are provided as part of the entry categories, with both single and sharing arrangements available depending on the selected registration type. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.