Overview

About this event

The 2026 Houtkapper Trail Run will take place Sunday, 5 July 2026 from 08:30, at Quinta Da Montanha in Rheenendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 27km, 15km and 9km races.

This trail run offers 3 routes of varying lengths and difficulty. Taking runners through the forests made famous by Daleen Mathee (the late authoress of Circles in the forest, Fiela’s child, Moerbeibos and others), runners will pass through Krisjan-se-nek (where Daleen Mathee’s ashes were scattered), the Daleen Mathee memorial and the site of the 880 year old Yellowwood tree known as the Daleen Mathee Big Tree.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 5 Jul 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
27km Trail Sold out	ZAR 445	ZAR 50	Trail	08:30	14:00
Minimum age 18 years
15km Trail Run	ZAR 425	ZAR 50	Trail	08:30	12:00
Minimum age 15 years
9km Trail Run Sold out	ZAR 335	ZAR 50	Trail	08:30	11:00
Minimum age 14 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Entries close 26 Jun 2026 or when sold out.

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Entries via Entry Tickets

• Entry fee includes SanParks fees
• This year we will donate a portion of each entry to the NSRI.

No entries available on race day.

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Knysna High School Sports Field

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 · 16:00–20:00

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 · 10:00–13:00

• Positive proof of ID must be shown in order to collect your race pack, NO THIRD PARTY PICK UPS ALLOWED

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Quinta Da Montanha, Rheenendal

Finish Quinta Da Montanha, Rheenendal

• Compulsory Race and Safety Briefing: 08h15
• No need to wear Club Clothing
• The trail is designed with ample overtaking opportunities before and after obstacles. Do not “race” the technical sections

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

Downloads

Resources

• 2026-Shirt-1024x724.jpg (60.37 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Quinta Da Montanha

Contact

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Train

Training programs

Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.

Coach Parry

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Energy Lab

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History

Past editions

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