Dassie

The Dassie Trail Run is the fun, fast and scenic companion event to the iconic Otter African Trail Run, bringing newer runners, families, local trail lovers and supporters into the spirit of the Otter weekend. Starting in Storms River, the route quickly takes runners onto scenic singletrack through indigenous forest and fynbos-covered slopes. Despite its relatively short distance, the route packs a punch with a number of sustained climbs and technical sections, rewarding runners with spectacular views over the Tsitsikamma landscape. The return journey features flowing descents and fast trail sections, making for an exciting and challenging 8.5 km adventure with approximately 420 m of elevation gain. Whether it is your introduction to trail running or a fun leg-stretcher while supporting an Otter athlete, the Dassie offers signature Otter terrain and plenty of trail-running spirit in a shorter, more accessible package.