CONQUER THE TRAILS
brought to you by Olympic South Africa and 32Gi
Rediscover nature, challenge yourself, and explore Gauteng's top trails! With various distances catering to all fitness levels, Conquer the Trails offers an exciting trail running challenge from venue to venue. Each event offers short (5-8km), medium (10-15km), and long (20+km) options, so if you are a seasoned pro, weekend warrior or just getting into the trail running scene and looking for an adventure, then Conquer the Trails is for you.
Conquer the Trails has teamed up with Eco Adventure Trails to create an exciting series with joint prizes to be won at the end. If trail running is your thing, then try our Conquer the Trails and Eco Adventure Trails premium trail running events! They are managed and run independently, but they bring you the same trail run excitement
Reconnect with nature - Give your brain a workout - Come have some fun!
SERIES 2 EVENT DETAILS
HEKPOORT
ECO ADVENTURE TRAIL
14 SEPT
6KM | 14KM | 25KM
06H30
START TIMES
The start times vary from venue to venue.
Each distance will start 15 minutes apart
DISTANCES
The distances will vary between venues.
Short (5-8KM) | Medium (10-15KM) | Long (20-25KM)
GPX FILES
ENTRY FEE
Online entries close at 17H00 on Saturday before each race
Short (R185) | Medium (R255) | Long (R295)
12 years and under and pensioners (R100)
.On-The-Day Entries
On the day entries are available but do not qualify for a medal.
There is no late entry fee surcharge
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU EXPECT
Podium prizes up for grabs
Fully stocked water points to refill along the way
Professional timing and race results
Marked and prepared routes
Food and coffee vendors
Exclusive land access
WIN WIN WIN!
We have joined forces with Sungubala Eco Camp and they are giving you the opportunity to WIN a 2-night stay for their 2-bedded self-catering chalege for two people valued at R3,200! All you need to do is enter two Conquer the Trails races AND two Eco Adventure Trail races and your name is automatically put into the draw! Easy as that!
Situated in the Northern Drakensberg, a 3.5-hour drive from Johannesburg, Sungubala Eco Camp is ideal for groups or individuals looking for a place to train or just get away. The trails are graded, vary in distance, and can be accessed directly from the camp.
Book your next weekend away at Sungubala.
PODIUM PRIZES
Olympic South Africa
All first placed runners will get a pair of Olympic trail running shoes.
32Gi
32Gi is giving away online vouchers for podium placed finishers.
LONG
1st R1,000 - 2nd R750 - 3rd R500
MEDIUM
1st R700 - 2nd R500 - 3rd R300
SHORT
1st R500 - 2nd R300 - 3rd R300
THE FINER DETAILS
COMPULSORY GEAR
All runners are required to be 'Self-Sufficient'
At a minimum, all runners are to carry a cell phone and a water bladder / bottle.
NB - LITTER FREE RACE - NB
As with all our other events, Conquer the Trails is a LITTER FREE RACE!
This means that there will be no water sachets or cups available at the water points.
Runners are encouraged to bring their own hydration packs, water bladders, containers and water bottles.
Water containers will be available at all water points where you can fill up.
MEDALS vs. OUR CHARITY
Help us make a difference in 2024.
Instead of giving medals to all finishers, you can choose to either:
1) Donate the 'medal portion' of your entry fee to our chosen charity for the series, or
2) Request a medal when you enter online.