Payment Plan available:

Pay 30% of your total entry with Registration, second payment due 31 May 2019, and final payment due 30 June 2019. 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 29km route (23km for the Sport and 10km for the Lite) route in the Outeniqua Mountains. Day 2 will be something completely different – 30km (17km for the Sport and 10km for the Lite) of spectacular trails through beautiful Indigenous Forests. Day 3 will conclude with a 16km trail run for the Full and Sport and 10km for the Lite, along on 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 Knysna Forest and picturesque Wilderness area.
• Permission and access fees from Sanparks and Cape Pine areas each day.
• SANParks daily Conservation Fees for those who do not have a Wild Card.
• Finisher Medal.
• Cooking facility available for preparing your own meals at Ebb & Flow
• Setup of Race Village which will include massages (for booking on your own account) & entertainment and food stalls.
• Sweeper each day.
• Well stocked water tables each day.
• Chill zone at Race village from 11am every day.
• Well stocked Bar where you can buy drinks.
• Lunch for sale at finish and race village for non-competitors each day.
• 24-hour medical & emergency services on standby.
• 24-hour security in the Race Village.
• Free Prize giving lunch at Ebb & Flow.
• Trophies and prizes for winners with lucky draw prizes.
• Professional Photographers on route; slide and video shows in the evenings.
• Limited edition event t-shirts for entries prior to 31 December 2018.
• Daily Happy Hour with live music.
• Donation to cause supporting recent fires (to be revealed during event).

Entry Fees Excludes:

• Accommodation
• Bus transport

SOX Full,  SOX Sport and SOX Lite Entry fees :

• SOX                     R2,800.00 VAT Excl.
• SOX Sport          R2,500.00 VAT Excl.
• SOX Lite             R1,725.00 VAT Excl.

Additional

• Branded Race Jacket – R400.00 VAT Excl.

CUT OFF FOR ORDERS : MONDAY, 17 JUNE 2019

• Bus Transport to and from the start of each day, R250 VAT Excl. per person (travelling distance to the start on day 2 is approximately 45km from Wilderness).
• SOX Kids Zone Club – R740.00 VAT Excl.

Registration and Late Entries:

Pre-entries for the event will close Wednesday, 24 July 2019. Late entries or entries on the day, will not be accepted. Registration for the event will take place on Friday, 7 August 2020 from 12:00 – 21:00 with a compulsory race briefing afterwards.

Cancellation  / Refund Policy

No refunds on Payment Plan deposits paid. 50% Refund when cancelling prior to 31 January 2020. No refund when cancelling after 1 February 2020. Substitutions available at R450.00 up until 31 July 2020.

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 (pants and top)
• Whistle
• Hat
• Emergency food
• Water bottles
• Sunscreen (SPF50)
• Outer shell jacket (waterproof)
• Small First aid kit

 

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

Pre-entries for the event will close 24 July 2020. No late entries or entries on the day will be accepted. Registration for the event will be at Ebb & Flow, Wilderness on Friday,  7 August 2020 from 12:00 – 21:00 with a compulsory race briefing afterwards.

Friday, 7 August 2020
12:00 – 21:00 Registration at Ebb & Flow
19:00 Welcoming and Race Briefing
19:30 Dinner (pre bookings only)

Saturday, 8 August 2020
06:00 Breakfast for sale at Marquee Tent
06:30 Buses and own transport leaves from Ebb & Flow to Saasveld
07:45 Quick final briefing / recap before start of events
08:00 Race starts at Saasveld, George
11:00 Beer and Snacks for Sale at Saasveld
12:00 Sport Massages opens at Race Village
12:00 Beer tent opens at Race Village
13:00 Lunch for sale at Race Village
15:00 Race cut-off – last buses leave for Race Village
18:00 Slide Show at Race Village
18:30 Race Briefing Day 2
19:00 Dinner at Race Village (pre-bookings only)

Sunday, 9 August 2020
05:30 Breakfast for sale at Marquee Tent
06:00 Buses and own transport leaves from Ebb & Flow to Millwood
07:45 Quick final briefing, recap before Start of Day 2
08:00 Race starts of SOX Full, SOX Lite and Circles in the Forest (Millwood Hut)
07:45 Race briefing for SOX Sport at Krisjan’s Nek
08:00 Race starts of SOX Sport at Krisjan’s Nek
11:30 Beer and light lunches for sale at Millwood
12:00 Beer tent and lunch sales at Race Village
15:00 Race cut-off – last buses leave for Race Village
15:00 Live Entertainment
16:00 Landie and Christiaan Greyling Trail Clinic
17:00 Live Entertainment
18:00 Slideshow at Race Village
18:30 Race briefing for Day 3
19:00 Dinner at Race Village (pre-bookings only)

Monday, 10 August 2020
06:00 Breakfast for sale at Marquee Tent
07:00 Buses and own transport leaves from Ebb & Flow to Kleinkrantz Beach
07:15 Quick final briefing / recap before start of Day 3
07:30 Start of Day 3 at Kleinkrantz Beach
10:00 Bar opens at Race Village
11:00 Lunch sales at Race Village
11:00 Prize Giving
12:30 Race Cut-off

The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park is situated close to the N2 highway, 15km from George, 2km from Wilderness village, 410km from Port Elizabeth and 450km from Cape Town. The closest airport is at George, where car hire facilities are available. Guests visiting Wilderness’ Ebb & Flow Rest Camp, please note the road sign on the N2 to the Park reads Wilderness National Park and not Ebb & Flow. Guests can also use the western access through the town of Wilderness across the rail road bridge and turn right for the reception. For all information contact Janine on Janine.swart@csm.com

Race Village will be at SANParks Ebb & Flow Restcamp, Wilderness.  The entire venue will be booked out for the event.

 

Available at Race Village each day:

• Kids Play Zone – movies and entertainment for the kids, including a child minder.
• Food stalls, with variety of food on sale from 11:00 to 17:00.
• Snacks for sale.
• Beer tent.
• Daily Happy Hour with live music

Listening Hands Sport Massage Therapists

Bookings will open on 1 January 2020, when you can secure your massage time slots, for the event between the 8th to 10th August 2020.  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 the SOX Race Village, at Ebb & Flow. Please email Caroline at eventsportmassages@gmail.com  to book your slot.

There will be a total of R21 000 in prize money for the 2019 edition of SOX Full. Other category winners will receive trophies.

Overall Male Winner     :  1st  R5000       2nd    R3000     3rd         R1000

Overall Female Winner : 1st  R5000       2nd    R3000      3rd         R1000

Overall Sport Female Winner   : R1500

Overall Sport Male Winner       : R1500

Our Race Village and the official accommodation will be at Ebb & Flow, Wilderness where all evening meals and evening functions will also take place.

UNITS AVAILABLE

  

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AND COSTS

Please note price is per unit, for the duration of the event.

CODE	UNIT	DESCRIPTION	PRICE (Per unit for 3 Nights) VAT Incl.
FC4	Family Cottage – Sleeps 4	2 Bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds) Bathrooms Kitchen	R4,875.00
LC1	Log Cottage – Sleeps 4	2 Bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds) Kitchen Bathroom	R4,875.00
LC2	Log Cottage –  Sleeps 4	2 Bedrooms (4 x single beds) Kitchen Bathroom	R4,542.00
FC1	Forest Cabin – Sleeps 2	2 Single beds Bathroom Fridge Communal Kitchen	R2,514.00
FC2	Forest Cabin – Sleeps 4	4 Single beds Bathroom Fridge Communal Kitchen	R2,514.00
FC3	Forest Cabin – Sleeps 2 (Disabled)	2 Single beds Bathroom Fridge Communal Kitchen	R2,514.00
LT1	Luxury Tent – Sleeps 2	3x3m Canvas Tent LED camp light – Bedside table chairs,stretcers with matress and bedding	R2,125.00

All meals served in the Marquee tent at the Race Village, Ebb & Flow.

The following meals available : Lunch for sale at the Finish as well as Race Village from 11am to 5pm Dinners can be booked with your entry and will be served at 7pm, after the slide show

Brand new in 2019!

We’ve created a separate Kids Zone where you will be able to drop off kids between the ages of 5 and 16, to be entertained while you are out on the trails or enjoying some time off after your run.

Kids will be treated to fun activities and looked after by qualified childminders in a dedicated area, where they can enjoy the following activities:

Face Painting, Balloon Twisting Fun, Jumping Castles, Arts & Crafts and Movies.

Healthy treats will be available during the day.

SESSION 1	Start : Official bus departure (tbc) End   : 11h30	Various activities, including face painting, balloon twisting fun, jumping castles etc.  Daily Excursions for older kids.
SESSION 2	Start : 14h00 End  : 16h00	Various activities, including face painting, balloon twisting fun, jumping castles etc.  Daily Excursions for older kids.
SESSION 3	Start : 19h00 End   : 21h00	Movies for all age groups.

Cost:  R850 per child for the entire weekend, while you enjoy our trails.