The SOX Trail Run is known as the most diverse 3-day trail run in South Africa and takes place in the Garden Route.

You will run on pristine hiking trails in the Outeniqua mountains on day one, experience the tranquility of our lush, indigenous forest on SANParks trails, on day two and end off, with day three, along the stunning SANParks routes and coastline of the Garden Route.

DATE : Saturday, 6th – Monday, 8th August 2022 VENUE : Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness, Western Cape

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RACE INFORMATION

Event Information

The SOX Trail Run is known as the most diverse 3-day trail run in South Africa and takes place in the Garden Route. You will run on pristine SANParks hiking trails in the mountains, indigenous forest and stunning coastline of the Garden Route.

Taking place from 6-8 August 2022, this three-day event can be likened to VIP access to some of the most pristine and isolated locations you can experience on our continent. Besides the fact it takes place in the countries top tourist destination it also showcases the complete variety the Garden Route in the Southern Cape has offer. The journey will take you through the mountains, forest and coastal terrains respectively.

Distances

SOX Full

Day 1: 30km Mountain Stage single track, in the Outeniqua mountains
Day 2: 30km Forest Stage single track in the Knysna Forest – SANParks
Day 3: 16km Coastal Stage in Wilderness – SANParks

SOX Sport (the same experience with less the distance)

Day 1: 25km Mountain Stage single track, in the Outeniqua mountains
Day 2: 20km Forest Stage single track in the Knysna Forest – SANParks
Day 3: 16km Coastal Stage in Wilderness – SANParks

SOX Lite

Day 1: 13km Mountain Stage single track in the Outeniqua mountains
Day 2: 10km Forest Stage single track in the Knysna Forest – SANParks
Day 3: 10km Coastal Stage in Wilderness – SANParks

SOX Single Day – 8 August 2021
16km/10km Coastal Stage

Please note : At the discretion of Event Organiser and Route Director, routes can be changed at any time due to Covid Regulations or for safety reason.

Entry Fee Information

Payment Plan available:

Pay one third of your total entry with Registration, second payment due 1 March 2022, third payment due 16 July 2022. Please note that first payment is not refundable.

SOX, SOX Sport and SOX Lite Trail run, included in the entry fee:

3-day challenge in the unspoilt beauty of the Garden Route. Each day’s route will be unique in that Day 1 will take competitors on a challenging route in the Outeniqua Mountains. Day 2 will be something completely different with spectacular trails through beautiful Forests. Day 3 will conclude with a trail along our spectacular coast line.
3 Stages of pure trail running on well-marked routes in pristine areas that are usually not accessible to runners.
Unforgettable trail running along the scenic Outeniqua mountains and picturesque Wilderness area.
Light Lunch at Finish venue.
Finisher Medal.
Setup of Race Village which will include massages (for booking on your own account)
Sweeper each day.
Well stocked water tables each day.
Darling Brew Bar where you can buy drinks.
Lunch for sale at the race village for non-competitors each day.
24-hour medical & emergency services on standby.
24-hour security in the Race Village.
Professional Photographers on route; slide and video shows in the evenings

Entry Fees Excludes:

Accommodation
Bus transport for Day 3
Meal packages

Event limited to 500 entries

Entry fees :

Early Bird Special until 31 December 2021!

SOX R4,050.00
SOX Sport R4,050.00
SOX Lite R3,400.00

Normal Entry Fees :

SOX R4,455.00
SOX Sport R4,455.00
SOX Lite R3,740.00

Additional

Branded Race Jacket – R900.00

CUT OFF FOR ORDERS : 1 JUNE 2022

SOX Single Day Trail run

10km : R450
16km : R550

Included in the entry fee:

– Well marked route with water tables on the route and at the finish
– Medical and emergency services on standby
– Sweeper
– Finishers medal
– Professional Photographer
– Beer and light lunch at finis

Registration and Late Entries:

Pre-entries for the event will close 25 July 2022. Late entries or entries on the day, will not be accepted. Registration for the event will take place on Friday, 5 August 2022 from 12:00 – 21:00.

Cancellation / Refund Policy

No substitutions will be accepted after 31 July 2022. Substitution fee of R 300.00.
No refunds of your deposit paid or entry fees unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case your entry will be transferable.
Please note that only fully paid entries received by 31 July 2022 will receive the complimentary event apparel.
Entries are not transferable.
NO EXCEPTIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL).

This event will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of Safety, Act of Nature or by any reason out of our control. In this event, entry fees are NOT refundable, but will be transferable to a next event.

Cancellation / Refund Policy

No substitutions will be accepted after 10 July 2022. Substitution fee of R 300.00.
No refunds of your deposit paid or entry fees unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case your entry will be transferable.
Entries are not transferable.
NO EXCEPTIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL).

Compulsory Equipment

As a precaution, we would like you to carry the following compulsory equipment during your run. It is for your own personal safety. Please adhere to the following:

Cell phone (fully charged)
Ziplock bag to keep phone dry
Space blanket
Backpack
Long Thermal base layer top (weather depending)
Whistle
Hat
Emergency food
Water bottles
Own cup for watertable (Covid Regulations)
Outer shell jacket (waterproof)

Please ensure that you carry the compulsory equipment with you during the race as conditions can change quickly.

Registration and Late Entries

Pre-entries for the event will close 25 July 2022. No late entries or entries on the day will be accepted. Registration for the event will be at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness on Friday, 5 August 2022 from 12:00 – 21:00

Event Programme

PROGRAMME

Friday, 5 August 2022
14:00 Arrival and check in at Accommodation
14:00 Registration Desk open
19:00 Race Briefing and Welcoming
19:30 Dinner at Fairy Knowe Hotel (pre bookings only)

Saturday, 6 August 2022
06:00 Breakfast for sale
08:00 SOX Full Start
08:15 SOX Sport Start
08:30 SOX Lite Start
11:00 onwards Light Lunch take at Finish Venue
12:00 Sport Massages opens at Race Village
12:00 Bar and snacks for sale at Race Village
18:00 Slide Show of Day 1
18:30 Race Briefing Day 2
19:00 Dinner (pre-bookings only)

Sunday, 7 August 2022
06:00 Breakfast for sale at Race Village
08:00 SOX Full Start
08:15 SOX Sport Start
18:30 SOX Lite Start
11:00 onwards Light Take Away Lunch at Venue
12:00 Bar and snacks / lunches for sale at Race Village
18:00 Slideshow of Day 2
18:30 Race briefing for Day 3
19:00 Dinner at Race Village (pre-bookings only)

Monday, 8 August 2022
06:00 Breakfast for sale at Race Village
07:00 Bus takes runners to Start of Day 3
07:30 SOX Full Start
07:45 SOX Sport Start
08:00 SOX Lite Start
10:00 onwards Finish at Race Village
10:00 onwards Light Lunch at Race Village
11:00 Prize Giving

Race Village

Race Village is at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness.

Available at Race Village each day:

Full Restaurant
Snacks for sale
Chillzone
Darling Brew Bar
Massages

Massages

Listening Hands Sport Massage Therapists

Bookings will open on 1 January 2022, when you can secure your massage time slots, for the event between the 6th to 8th August 2022. Massages costs are R250 per half an hour time slot, per person. We have times available from 12:00 until 17:00, and then 18:00 until 21:00.

The massage stations will be set up at Fairy Knowe Hotel.

Please email Caroline at eventsportmassages@gmail.com to book your slot.