Run the Cape
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Run The Cape | Tulbagh
Run The Cape is a three day, all inclusive trail running and walking experience held in the Tulbagh Valley near Wolseley in the Western Cape. The event is limited to 80 participants and offers curated routes through Cape Fynbos, pine forest and wheat fields with views of the valley.
Participants follow three days of routes totalling 31 km:
- Day 1: 7 km
- Day 2: 19 km
- Day 3: 5 km
Entries include two nights accommodation in either glamping or a guesthouse, all meals from Friday lunch to Sunday breakfast, and complimentary drinks including craft gin, beer and wine. Each participant receives a merchandise kit valued at R1200 which includes a running shirt, and all guests receive a locally made Cape inspired souvenir. Routes include sections available only during the event and staffed water points provide refreshments from freshly brewed coffee to pancakes, with an assistance vehicle at designated water points.
Trained medical personnel are present at each stage. The weekend also features live entertainment and several off the beaten path refreshment stops. Walkers are welcome and team entries are permitted for classes that allow teams, with each team consisting of two participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
