THE ROCK ULTRA TRAIL RUNS
FOR THE LOVE OF RUNNING!
The Rock Ultra’s inaugural edition is scheduled for 7 December 2024.
The Rock Ultra Race Village, hosted at Ridgeback Wines in Windmeul, will serve as the pulsating heart of the event.
This event promises an unforgettable experience for both seasoned trail runners and beginners, offering three challenging distances: The Rock Ultra (100km), The Rock 44 (44km) and The Boulder 22 (22km). In collaboration with the Anna Foundation, we proudly present – The Klippie, a 5 km family fun run to the benefit of the Foundation. Read more about the Anna Foundation HERE.
RACE CATEGORIES AND INFO
The Klippie 5 km Anna Foundation Family Fun Run
Start and Finish: Ridgeback Wines, Windmeul
Date: 7 December 2024
Start Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Distance: 5km
Elevation: 70m
Cut off: The Klippie will be open from 8:30am until 2:30pm
Minimum Age: 1 years
Entry fee: Adults: R170 Children under 13: R50
Introducing the Anna Foundation
The Anna Foundation will host The Klippie , a 5 km Family walk from the Ridgeback Race Village. There will also be fun kids’ activities including face painting and various games. All profits will benefit the Anna Foundation and the much-needed work they do in rural communities.
“The primary objective of our organisation is to address the educational and social needs of rural children and offer them lifelong learning to build positive self-worth and self-respect. We reach this objective by means of our 3 Rs Programme: Reading, Running and Right-ing.”
The Boulder 22km Trail Run
Start and Finish: Ridgeback Wines, Windmeul
Date: 7 December 2024
Start Time: 8:00am
Distance: 22km
Elevation: 680m
Cut off: 6 hours, 14:00
Minimum Age: 14 years
Entry fee: R650
Included in the entry fee: The Boulder Goody bag, SPORTSA R500 voucher, 25% First Ascent discount voucher, SASH(www.sasportshub.co.za) subscription until the event, Two 5-star aid stations and two water points, Finishers medal and drink, Ridgeback Race Village entertainment area.
THE BOULDER 22 Route description: From the Ridgeback Race Village and a short dash along the farm’s jeep tracks we head onto Paarl Adventure Trails’ world-class single tracks with famous segments like Cathedral, Supernova and Boulder City ushering runners along to the Pincushion Protea fields where panoramic views and refreshments welcome runners to the second aid station. From here it’s a long descent along flowing trails back to the Ridgeback Race Village where supporters and celebration await.