Run the Karoo
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Run The Karoo : Weekend trail running at Dwarsvlei Farm
The event is a weekend of trail running held at Dwarsvlei Farm in Middelburg, Eastern Cape on 3 and 4 April 2027. It combines two days of running with on-site accommodation, meals and evening entertainment set in a Karoo farm environment.
Participants can choose between two distance formats:
- 22 km (8 km night run on day 1; 22 km on day 2)
- 14 km (8 km night run on day 1; 14 km on day 2)
Entries are offered as solo or team options. Solo accommodation includes a standard canvas tent with one single mattress; team accommodation provides a standard canvas tent with two single mattresses. All meal service runs from Saturday dinner to Sunday lunch. Teams must consist of two participants.
The event description notes Karoo-style hospitality features such as braais, fresh farm bread, condensed milk coffee, koeksisters and craft beer, along with live entertainment in the evenings and scenic sunset views. Walkers are welcome and no cut-off time will be implemented. The typical age range listed is 12 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.