Overview

About this event

The 2026 Bastille Day Trail Run will take place Saturday, 11 July 2026 from 06:00, at Bells Lodge, Robertsvlei Rd in Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 35km, 25km, 15km and 10km races.

Bastille Day Trail Run is a wilderness adventure, for which you need to be prepared – you have been warned!
This Trail Running adventure sells out every year, numbers are limited. You are assured of a wild time, wet feet and rewarding OBS, served by French Maids.

Forget avoiding the puddles, your feet are going to be wet today. You will cross cold rivers, get close up with prickly bushes, and be soaked in huge views!

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 11 Jul 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off
35km Trail Run	ZAR 1,450	Trail	06:00	—
25km Trail Run	ZAR 1,050	Trail	07:00	—
15km Trail Run	ZAR 650	Trail	08:00	—
10km Trail Run	ZAR 450	Trail	09:00	—

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

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Entries via Entry Ninja

• Late entries available at registration on Wednesday 8 July. Venue TBC

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Bells Lodge

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 · 15:00–19:00

• Wednesday, 8 July venue TBC
• For the late Larry's collect your race number from the following times on race morning:
  • 35km: 5:00am
  • 25km: 6am
  • 17km: 7am
  • 10km: 8am

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Bells Lodge, Robertsvlei Rd, Franschhoek

Finish Bells Lodge, Robertsvlei Rd, Franschhoek

• Start:
  • Book into your starting shoot 30min before your start.
  • Elite runners to start in the first batch.
  • Slower runners to start at the back. 50 & 35km (1 bacth)
  • Batch starts are in 5min increments. 
    
    
• Compulsory Equipment for 35km & 25km:
  1. Rain Jacket (waterproof, not just wind breaker, which you may have as well);
  2. Sensible Clothing for the conditions, eg. compulsory thermal base layer;
  3. Charged cell phone in waterproof bag eg. Ziplock
  4. Food – sarmie, fruit, energy bars – for 4 to 10 hours!
  5. Water – 1.5L min. to start, hydration pack, with bladder. You will be crossing several fresh water rivers.
  6. Space Blanket & Whistle
  7. Headlamp/Torch and Race Map – provided
  8. Re-usable cup
• Compulsory Equipment for 15km & 10km:
  1. Rain Jacket (waterproof, not just wind breaker, which you may have as well);
  2. Sensible Clothing for the conditions;
  3. Water – 1L min. to start, hydration pack, with bladder. You will be crossing several fresh water rivers.
  4. Re-usable cup
• Recommended Equipment:
  • Beanie, Buff, Gloves. Ladies, add a couple of layers. Toes, fingers freeze. Lips go
    blue.

Downloads

Resources

• Bastille-event-info.pdf (107.39 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Bells Lodge, Robertsvlei Rd

Contact

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