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 : Friday, 8 August – Sunday, 10 August 2025              VENUEFairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness, Western Cape

 

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2024

 

RACE INFORMATION

Event Information

DATE : 8-10 August 2025
ARRIVAL : 7 August 2025  |  DEPARTURE : 10 August 2025
VENUE : Fairy Knowe Hotel, WILDERNESS

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 8-10 August 2025, 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: 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: 10km Forest Stage  single track in Rheenendal – SANParks
  • Day 3: 12km Coastal Stage in Wilderness – SANParks

    SOX Single Day – 10 Aug 2025
    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

    SOX 1 Day Trail Run

    DATE : Sunday, 10 August 2025
    TIME : 09:00
    VENUE : Fairy Knowe Hotel
    START : Kleinkrantz Beach
    FINISH : Fairy Knowe Hotel
    DISTANCES : 12km / 16km
    REGISTRATION : Thursday, 7 August 16:00-19:00 FAIRY KNOWE HOTEL / Sunday 10 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 either have to purchase a bus ticket 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

     

    Entry Fee Information

    Payment Plan available:

    Pay one third of your total entry with Registration, second payment due 1 March 2025, final payment due 30 June 2025.  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           R4,950.00
    SOX Sport        R4,950.00

    Merchandise

    • Goodie Bag and Event TShirt (included in your entry)
    • First Ascent Race Jacket – R900.00 (Size Chart)
    • First Ascent Fleece Top – R450.00
    • Event branded socks – R150.00

    CUT OFF FOR ORDERS : 1 JUNE 2025

    SOX Single Day Trail run

    12km : R500.00
    16km : R650.00

    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 2025. Late entries or entries on the day, will not be accepted. Registration for the event will take place on Thursday, 7 August 2025 from 16:00 – 21:00.

    Cancellation  / Refund Policy

    • No substitutions will be accepted after 31 July 2025.
    • 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

    Cancellation  / Refund Policy

    • No substitutions will be accepted after 31 July 2025.
    • 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.

    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
    • 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 2025. No late entries or entries on the day will be accepted. Registration for the event will be at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness on Thursday, 7 August 2025 from 16:00 – 21:00

     

    Event Programme

    PROGRAMME

    Thursday, 7 August 2025
    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, 8 August 2025
    06:00 Breakfast for sale
    Race Start/Finish : NMU Campus, George
    08:00 Start of Day 1
    11:00 onwards Light Lunch take  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, 9 August 2025
    06:00 Breakfast for sale at Race Village
    Start / Finish Day 2 : Rheenendal
    08:00 Start Day 2
    11:00 onwards Light Lunch at Venue
    18:00 Slideshow of Day 2
    18:30 Dinner at Race Village (pre-bookings only)

    Sunday, 10 August 2025
    07:00 Breakfast for sale at Race Village
    08:30 Bus takes runners to Start of Day 3
    09:00 Start of Day 3
    11:00 onwards Finish at Race Village
    11:00 onwards Light Lunch at Race Village
    12:00 Prize Giving

    Race Village

    Race Village is at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness.

    Available at Race Village each day:

    Full Restaurant
    Snacks for sale
    Chillzone
    Sedgefield Brewery Bar
    Massages

    Massages

    Sierra Massage Lounge

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

    Prizes

    Trophies for Overall winners in Full, Sport and Lite events.

     

    Route - SOX FULL

    Day 1: Mountain Stage, Outeniqua Mountains

    (Routes will be updated soon)

    Day 2: Forest Stage Knysna

    (Routes will be updated soon)

     

    Day 3 Coastal Stage Wilderness

    Route - SOX SPORT

    Day 1 : Mountain Stage Outeniqua Mountains

    (Routes will be updated soon)

    Day 2 : Forest Stage Knysna

    (Routes will be updated soon)

    Day 3 : Coastal Stage Wilderness

    Accommodation

    Our Race Village will be at Fairy Knowe Hotel.  All meals and evening functions will be at Fairy Knowe Hotel.
    (Accommodation is for Thursday 7 Aug, Friday 8 Aug and Saturday 9 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

    Meals

    All meals served in the restaurant at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness

    • All lunches included in your entry

    Meal packages can be booked as follows :

    • Dinner Package : R800 (Registration Dinner, Friday and Saturday Dinners)
    • Registration Dinner Only : R250 (Thursday dinner)

     

     

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