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 VENUE : Fairy 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
- 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
Route - SOX FULL
Route - SOX SPORT
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 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)
Contact us
janine@soxtrailrun.co.za | call +27 (0) 836 622 022