Run The Vines
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Run The Vines 2026 #9 at Kloovenburg
Run The Vines 2026 #9 is scheduled for 22 August 2026 at Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate near Riebeek Kasteel in the Western Cape. The estate covers about 300 hectares with roughly 110 hectares under vine and also farms olives and table grapes. Vine varieties on the estate include Carignan, Shiraz, Grenache noir and blanc, Roussanne, Verdelho, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. The first wine was made there in 1997 and a new cellar followed in 2000.
The event offers several trail distances and entry categories:
- 17 km Run The Vines R 240
- 10 km Run The Vines R 200
- 5 km Run The Vines R 180
- 3 km Adult accompanying child R 120
- Kids 3 km under 8 years Free
All children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. The 3 km kids distance is intended for parents with small children; adults are expected to enter the 5 km if running alone. Distances are measured on working farms and may be slightly longer or shorter than promoted. Route profiles and final details are published closer to the event. Timing is provided by BoutTime; timing tags must be collected at registration and a permanent tag is available for R 100. Live results and SMS results are provided. Waterpoints will be available but participants are advised to be self sufficient. Medals are awarded to all finishers. A R 50 late entry fee may apply and unpaid entries are removed after three days. Valuables should not be left in cars but can be left at registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
