3 DAY TRAIL RUN ADVENTURE
TANKWA RUN – MORE THAN A RACE
DAY 1
10KM NIGHT RUN
On the first day everyone will embark on a 10km night adventure. Dressed in glow sticks and luminous paint, you will navigate through the dark Karoo using your headlamp. The only hill you will climb is the Sky Labyrinth. No photo can capture the true experience of running under the starry Karoo. It is truly magical – a feeling you have to experience for yourself.
DAY 2
13KM / 30KM / 42KM
Ons the second day you run the Tankwa Trail Run your venture through the Karoo will be based on the distance you have entered to run. You may choose between 13km, 30km or 42km during registration.
easy-peasy
Short and sweet. This option takes you through the best that the Tankwa has to offer, including Area 51, unique desert art and winding desert terrain that gives you a taste of this Lunar landscape. The variety of terrain will make for an unforgettable run.
In-betweener
Our flagship route that includes a lot of desert art pieces, a unique ridgeline experience and different terrain – from long open stretches to sandy river beds. Support will be provided at various checkpoints so that you can refuel and enjoy the best Tankwa has to offer.
TRA-TRA
This is a 42km guided adventure of ancient bushman trail high above the Tra-Tra river that connects Tankwa and the Cederberg. Through collaboration with local farmers, the trail was cleared, making this experience even more extraordinary.
DAY 3
15 KM
The last day of the event will end off with a fast and winding loop along the ancient riverbed of the Tankwa. The route opens up in the vast desert environment and includes a short (but steep) climb up towards the Tankwa ridgeline. From here you will be able to see to the end of the world.
Race Information:
Day 1: 10k night run
Day 2: 13km
Day 3: 15 km
This option is short and sweet. It takes you through the best that the Tankwa offers, including Area 51, unique desert art, and winding desert terrain, giving you a taste of this Lunar landscape.
Race Information:
Day 1: 10k night run
Day 2: 30km
Day 3: 15 km
Our flagship route that includes a lot of desert art pieces, a unique ridgeline experience and different terrain – from long open stretches to sandy river beds. Support will be provided at various checkpoints so that you can refuel and enjoy the best Tankwa has to offer.
Race Information:
Day 1: 10k night run
Day 2: 42km
Day 3: 15 km
This is a 42km guided adventure of ancient bushman trail high above the Tra-Tra river that connects Tankwa and the Cederberg. Through collaboration with local farmers, the trail was cleared, making this experience even more extraordinary.
FOOD & LODGING BOOKINGS:
Tankwa Tented Camp and Zulu Overland have requested our assistance with bookings for tented accommodation and meal packages. The Tankwa Tented Camp will remain the provider of the camp’s facilities.
The Dome tent options (with and without bedding) include the camping fee. The cost of the tent cannot be reduced if you sleep alone. In that case, booking a camping spot and bringing a single-person tent is the best option.
If you selected the Camping option, you must bring your own tent and sleeping gear and camp within the allocated area.
Weekend Meal Pack:
If you order the meal pack, all your meals for the weekend will be catered for and you can focus on your running. An example of the exquisite cuisine that is planned, include:
- Friday evening: Chicken braai with vegetables
- Saturday morning: Full breakfast (Bacon, 2 eggs, fried onions, farm style baked bread, cheese, jams, coffee and tea)
- Saturday afternoon: Lasagna / Pasta dish
- Saturday night: Braai with pap-and-sous (A traditional mealie meal pap served with a chunky tomato sauce made with onion, tomato and spice)
- Sunday morning: Full breakfast (Bacon, 2 eggs, fried onions, farm style baked bread, cheese, jams, coffee and tea)
Please accommodate some deviation from the above based on product availability.
