SOX Full

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

SOX Sport (the same experience with less the distance)

• Day 1: 13km Mountain Stage  single track, in the Outeniqua mountains
• Day 2: 15km Forest Stage  single track in Rheenendal – SANParks
• Day 3: 12km Coastal Stage in Wilderness – SANParks

SOX Single Day – 9 Aug 2026
16km/12km 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.

SOX 1 Day Trail Run

DATE : Sunday, 9 August 2026
TIME : 09:00
VENUE : Fairy Knowe Hotel
START : Kleinkrantz Beach
FINISH : Fairy Knowe Hotel
DISTANCES : 12km / 16km
REGISTRATION : Thursday, 6 August 16:00-19:00 FAIRY KNOWE HOTEL / Sunday 9 August 07:00 FAIRY KNOWE HOTEL
INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY :
* Finishers Medal;
* Finishers Beer;
* Prize Giving Lunch.

This is a stand-alone event, but forming part of the SOX 3-Day Trail Run.   The start of the event is at Kleinkrantz Beach, and it being a point-to-point route, you will have to take the bus from Fairy Knowe Hotel, or being dropped off at Kleinkrantz.  Unless you have a lift back to Kleinkrantz after the event, we suggest to not leave your vehicle at the start venue.

You will finish your event over a floating bridge across the Touw River!

 

 

ROUTE MAPS

 

Payment Plan available:

Pay one third of your total entry with Registration, second payment due 1 March 2026, final payment due 30 June 2026.  Please note that first payment is not refundable.

SOX Full and SOX Sport 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;
• Permits and Conservation Fees;
• Amazing 70m Floating Bridge across Touw River;
• Finishers Beer every day;
• Light Lunch at Finish venue;
• Prize Giving Lunch;
• Finishers Medal;
• Setup of Race Village which will include massages (for booking on your own account);
• Sweeper each day;
• Well stocked water tables each day;
• Sedgefield Brewery Bar where you can buy drinks;
• Bus Transport for Day 3
• Lunch for sale at the race village for non-competitors each day;
• Medical & emergency services on standby;
• Security in the Race Village; and
• Professional Photographers on route; slide and video shows in the evenings.

Entry Fees Excludes:

• Accommodation
• Meal packages

 

Event limited to 300 entries

Entry fees :

SOX Full           R5,450.00 (Early Bird)    R5,700.00 (Full price from 1 Jan 2026)
SOX Sport        R5,450.00 (Early Bird)    R5,700.00 (Full price from 1 Jan 2026)

Merchandise

• Goodie Bag and Event TShirt (included in your entry)
• First Ascent Race Jacket – R1,100.00 (Size Chart)
• First Ascent Fleece Top – R550.00
• Event branded socks – R180.00

CUT OFF FOR ORDERS : 1 JUNE 2026

 

SOX Single Day Trail run

12km : R700.00
16km : R700.00

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
– Bus Transport to the Start
– Finishers medal
– Professional Photographer
– Finishers Beer
– Prize Giving Lunch

 

Registration and Late Entries:

Pre-entries for the event will close  25 July 2026. Late entries or entries on the day, will not be accepted. Registration for the event will take place on Thursday, 6 August 2026 from 16:00 – 21:00.

Cancellation  / Refund Policy

• No substitutions will be accepted after 31 July 2026.
• 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).

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 31 July 2026.
• 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).

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.

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
• Outer shell jacket (waterproof)

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 25 July 2026. No late entries or entries on the day will be accepted. Registration for the event will be at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness on Thursday, 6 August 2026 from 16:00 – 21:00

 

PROGRAMME

Thursday, 6 August 2026
14:00 Arrival and check in at  Fairy Knowe Hotel
16:00 Registration Desk open
19:00 Race Briefing and Welcoming
19:30 Dinner at Fairy Knowe Hotel (pre bookings only)

Friday, 7 August 2026
06:00 Breakfast (pre-bookings only)
Race Start/Finish : NMU Campus, George
08:00 Start of Day 1
11:00 onwards Lunch at Finish Venue
12:00 Sport Massages opens at Race Village
18:00 Slide Show of Day 1
18:30 Dinner  (pre-bookings only)

Saturday, 8 August 2026
06:00 Breakfast (pre-bookings only)
Start / Finish Day 2 : Rheenendal
08:00 Start Day 2
11:00 onwards Lunch at Finish Venue
12:00 Sport Massages at Race Village
18:00 Slideshow of Day 2
18:30 Dinner at Race Village (pre-bookings only)
19:00 Themed Party with live band at Fairy Knowe Hotel

Sunday, 9 August 2026
07:00 Breakfast (pre-bookings only)
Start : Kleinkrantz Beach  |  Finish : Fairy Knowe Hotel
08:30 Bus departs to Kleinkrantz (included in your entry)
09:00 Start of Day 3
11:00 onwards Lunch at Race Village
12:00 Prize Giving

Race Village is at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness.

Available at Race Village each day:

Full Restaurant
Snacks for sale
Chillzone
Sedgefield Brewery Bar
Massages

 

Sierra Massage Lounge

Massages will be available on Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon.
Please contact Sierra Massage Lounge directly to make your booking.

Trophies for Overall winners in Full and Sport events.

 

Our Race Village will be at Fairy Knowe Hotel.  All meals and evening functions will be at Fairy Knowe Hotel.
(Accommodation is for Thursday 6 Aug, Friday 7 Aug and Saturday 8 Aug)

ACCOMMODATION AT FAIRY KNOWE HOTEL –  RACE VILLAGE

 

Riverside Rooms
Price per room (sleeps 2) for the duration of the event
Double or Twin
(check in Thursday – check out Sunday)

R4,000.00

In-House Rooms
Price per room (sleeps 2) for the duration of the event
Double or Twin
(check in Thursday – check out Sunday)

R4,000.00

Rondawels
Price per room (sleeps 2) for the duration of the event
Double or Twin
(check in Thursday – check out Sunday)

R4,000.00 

Family Rooms
Price per room (sleeps 4) for the duration of the event
Double + bunk
(check in Thursday – check out Sunday)

R6,000.00

 

ACCOMMODATION AT SANPARKS EBB&FLOW RESTCAMP, WILDERNESS

 

Please contact Ebb&Flow directly to make your booking :

elsabe.harmse@sanparks.org
Tel : 044 8770046

BREAKFAST
Breakfast package R500 (includes Friday, Saturday and Sunday buffet breakfast)
Served at Fairy Knowe Hotel every morning.

LUNCHES
All lunches included in your entry.
Served at NMU Day 1, Rheenendal Day 2 and Fairy Knowe Day 3.

DINNERS
Dinner Package : R800 (Registration Dinner, Friday and Saturday Dinners)
Registration Dinner only : R250 (Thursday Dinner)
Served at Fairy Knowe Hotel every evening.