Cederberg Traverse

NEW DATE: 7 to 10 October 2027 Run, Stumble and Crawl through the Iconic Cederberg Wilderness, set against dramatic mountains and fiery red rock formations. This is a weekend adventure to enjoy in the mountains with friends and family. All races Start and Finish at Race Base - Sanddrif 100miler - 110km route plus the 50km Night Ultra route 110km – The original, tough and gnarly mountain run, you will see stars! 60km – Starting and finishing at Sanddrif, this is the day run option. Cracks, Arch, Cross and a lot of rocks. 50km – Night Run, similar to the 60km, starting and finishing at Sanddrif. Head to our website www.cederbergtraverse.co.za for more info! STANDARD ENTRY FEE: 100 mile - R6900 100km Adventurer - R5900 60km - R4450 50km Night Run - R3900 21km Fun Run - R1950 Up to 6 months payment plan option available upon entering. Price Includes: Race Garment by First Ascent Cederberg Wines bottle of wine Finishers potjie Sunday brunch feast Nature conservation fees Race Garments Refuel Stations Medics and Marshalls at key points Excluded in your entry is your accommodation and camping. To be booked separately, there are various options available. Email us on info@energyevents.co.za Race Registration & Briefing: 100miler runners are highly advised to arrive at Sanddrif after lunchtime at 4pm on Thursday the 7th at Sanddrif Campsites. Briefing starts at 6pm. 110km runners are highly advised to arrive at Sanddrif from 12pm on Friday, 8 Oct at Sanddrif Campsites. Briefing starts at 2pm. 60km, 50km & 21km runners are highly advised to arrive at Sanddrift after lunchtime. Registration at 4pm on Friday the 7th at Sanddrif Campsites. Briefing starts at 6pm. START TIMES: Start & Finish at Race Base - Sanddrif Holiday Resort, Cederberg. 100 Miler - Fri, 8 Oct at 6am 110km Adventurer: Fri, 8 Oct at 3pm 60km: Sat, 9 Oct at 6am 50km Night Ultra: Sat, 9 Oct at 4pm 21km: Sat, 9 Oct at 8am FINAL CUT OFF: 10am Sunday, 10 Oct Race Info: There are no refunds. If you cannot take part, you must find a substitute for your entry. – En route cut-offs apply. – Fully self-sufficient – Pairs are encouraged for safety. Accommodation: Mail info@energyevents.co.za to book. R50% deposit to secure your cottage. Compulsory Kit: 100mile, 110km, 60km & 50km Night Run Trail pack with sufficient capacity for all race kit. Waterproof jacket Hydration – 2 litres capacity. This is a make-or-break item. Food = nutrition for 16 hours Base Layer (preferably thermal) Space blanket Whistle Buff Headlamp with extra batteries. Personal GPS (Please know your device well) Charged Cellphone Power bank Re-usable cup Drop bag for checkpoints Suggested Kit: Spare pair of shoes for the transition Fresh running gear for transition point Suncream Hat Rehydrate Emergency food supply Sunglasses Compulsory gear check will take place during registration. Navigation will be checked, ensure you know how to use your GPS device or Navigational App like AllTrails or GPX viewer. Training Tips and Hints: 1) Train like you mean it. The racing will be fun, if the training is hard. 2) Train with a pack. Cederberg Traverse is not about speed work, but diesel engine power. 3) Train in your race gear with full kit, to get used to it and iron out any issues. 4) Run in the dark, on technical tracks (not the road) using head lamp. Directions to Finish venue Sanddrif: From Cape Town, take the N7 turn-off on the N1 and, 28 km after Citrusdal, turn right at the Algeria/Cederberg sign. Continue past Algeria and over the Uitkyk Pass (second pass) – about 46 km of gravel road – until you reach Dwarsrivier, home of Cederberg Wines. Total distance from Cape Town: ±250 km; ±3 hours’ drive.