The SOX Trail Run is known as the most diverse 3-day trail run in South Africa and takes place in the Garden Route, with 90% of the route laid out within the South Africa National Park’s protected property.
You will run on pristine hiking trails in the mountain on day one, experience the tranquility of our lush, indigenous forest on day two and end off, with day three, along the stunning coastline of the Garden Route.
NEW DATE : Saturday, 7th – Monday, 9th August 2021 VENUE : SANParks Ebb & Flow Rest Camp, Wilderness, Western Cape
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, with 90% of the route laid out within the South Africa National Park’s protected property. You will run on pristine hiking trails in the mountain on day one, experience the tranquility of our lush, indigenous forest on day two and end off, with day three, along the stunning coastline of the Garden Route.
Taking place from 7-9 August 2021, 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.
Day one escorts you through 30 kilometres of unspoiled mountain single track in the Outeniqua Mountains with amazing views of the surrounding forest and distant ocean.
Day two, the forest section, having an elevation gain of 1147 metres is not a flat by any stretch of the imagination with its circular route taking you through the Goudveld and Millwood State Forest.
The final day, and favourite with many of the returning runners, is the coastal section of just under 16 kilometres. Starting on Kleinkrantz beach, the route takes you on a spectacular beach section in Wilderness and then inland for a final section of indigenous forest to finish at the SANParks Ebb and Flow camp.
Distances
SOX
Day 1: 29km Mountain Stage single track, in the Outeniqua mountains
- Day 2: 30km Forest Stage single track in the indigenous Knysna forest.
- Day 3: 16km Coastal Stage with 6 km beach running along the Wilderness coastline, followed by single track, hiking trails, a river crossing by pont, jeep track, and a floating bridge.
SOX Sport (the same experience with less the distance)
- Day 1: 23km Mountain Stage single track, in the Outeniqua mountains.
- Day 2: 17km Forest Stage mainly single track in the indigenous Knysna forest.
- Day 3: 16km Coastal Stage with 6 km beach running along the Wilderness coastline, followed by single track, hiking trails, a river crossing by pont, jeep track, and a floating bridge.
SOX Lite
- Day 1: 10 km Mountain Stage single track
- Day 2: 10 km Forest Stage single track in the indigenous Knysna forest.
- Day 3: 10 km Coastal stage with 6km beach running along the Wilderness coastline, followed by single track and a floating bridge.
SOX Single Day – 10 August 2020
10km – same route as the SOX Lite
16km – same route as the SOX Full / Sport
Entry Fee Information
Payment Plan available:
Pay 30% of your total entry with Registration, second payment due 1 March 2021, third payment due 1 July 2021. 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.
- 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.
Entry Fees Excludes:
- Accommodation
- Bus transport
- Meals
- SANParks daily Conservation Fees for those who do not have a Wild Card.
Event limited to 500 entries
Entry fees :
Early Bird Special for first 50 entries!
- SOX R3,850.00
- SOX Sport R3,300.00
- SOX Lite R2,750.00
Normal Entry Fees :
- SOX R4,100.00
- SOX Sport R3,500.00
- SOX Lite R2,900.00
Additional
- Branded Race Jacket – R650.00
- Funky Pants with SOX design – R450.00
CUT OFF FOR ORDERS : 1 JUNE 2021
- Bus Transport to and from the start of each day, R300 per person (travelling distance to the start on day 2 is approximately 45km from Wilderness).
SOX Single Day Trail run
10km : R350
16km : R450
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 finish
Excluded:
– Return bus transport from Ebb & Flow, Wilderness
– Exclude SANParks Conservation fees
Registration and Late Entries:
Pre-entries for the event will close 25 July 2021. Late entries or entries on the day, will not be accepted. Registration for the event will take place on Friday, 6 August 2021 from 12:00 – 21:00 with a compulsory race briefing afterwards.
Cancellation / Refund Policy
- No substitutions will be accepted after 31 July 2021. 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 2021 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
Cancellation / Refund Policy
- No substitutions will be accepted after 31 July 2021. 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 2021 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.
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 (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.
Registration and Late Entries
Pre-entries for the event will close 25 July 2021. No late entries or entries on the day will be accepted. Registration for the event will be at Ebb & Flow, Wilderness on Friday, 6 August 2021 from 12:00 – 21:00 with a compulsory race briefing afterwards.
Programme
Friday, 6 August 2021
12:00 – 21:00 Registration at Ebb & Flow
19:00 Welcoming and Race Briefing
19:30 Dinner (pre bookings only)
Saturday, 7 August 2021
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, 8 August 2021
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 and SOX Lite (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
18:00 Slideshow at Race Village
18:30 Race briefing for Day 3
19:00 Dinner at Race Village (pre-bookings only)
20:00 Live Entertainment
Monday, 9 August 2021
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
How to get there
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@soxtrail.run
Race Village
Massages
Listening Hands Sport Massage Therapists
Bookings will open on 1 January 2021, when you can secure your massage time slots, for the event between the 8th to 10th August 2021. 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.
Prize Money
Prize money for the 2021 edition of SOX Full only. Other category winners will receive trophies.
To be confirmed
Route - SOX FULL
Day 1: Mountain Stage 29km, Outeniqua Mountains
Day 2: Forest Stage 30km Circular route in Goudveld/Milwood State Forest
Day 3 Coastal Stage: 16km Kleinkrantz Beach to Ebb&Flow
Route - SOX SPORT
Day 1 : Mountain Stage 23km Outeniqua Mountains
Day 2 : Forest Stage 17km Circular route in Goudveld / Millwood State Forest
Day 3 : Coastal Stage 16km Kleinkrantz Beach to Ebb&Flow
Route - SOX LITE
Day 1 : Mountain Stage 10km
Day 2 : Forest Stage 10km
Day 3 : Coastal Stage 10km
Accommodation
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) |
FC4 | Family Cottage – Sleeps 4 SOLD OUT |
2 Bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds) Bathrooms Kitchen | R6,380.00 |
LC1 | Log Cottage – Sleeps 4 SOLD OUT |
2 Bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds) Kitchen Bathroom | R6,380.00 |
LC2 |
Log Cottage – Sleeps 4 |
2 Bedrooms (4 x single beds) Kitchen Bathroom | R5,830.00 |
FC1 | Forest Cabin – Sleeps 2 SOLD OUT |
2 Single beds Bathroom Fridge Communal Kitchen | R3,520.00 |
FC2 |
Forest Cabin – Sleeps 4
|
4 Single beds Bathroom Fridge Communal Kitchen | R3,520.00 |
R1 |
Rondawel (North Camp) – Sleeps 2 SOLD OUT |
2 Single beds with either own bathroom or communal bathroom | R1,700.00 |
LT1 |
Luxury Tent – Sleeps 2 |
3x3m Canvas Tent LED camp light – Bedside table chairs,stretchers with mattress and bedding |
R2,640.00 |
Meals
All meals served in the Marquee tent at the Race Village, Ebb
Meal packages can be booked with your entry.
Meal options :
* Registration Dinner – Friday
* All Dinners – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

