Overview

About this event

The 2024 Houtkapper Trail Run took place Sunday, 23 June 2024 from 08:30, at Quinta Da Montanha in Rheenendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances included a 27km, 15km and 9km races.

The Houtkapper 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.

The 15km and 27km routes have been chosen not only to challenge the intermediate to experienced trail runners but to provide them with an opportunity to experience the deepest secrets at the heart of the Garden Route National park. Single track and terrain to excite trail runners of all ability including an easier route for the beginner trail runner of 9km. Water can be drunk and bottles/hydration packs filled at the various water crossings – don’t be put off by the colour (tannin).

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 23 Jun 2024

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
27km Trail	ZAR 340	ZAR 45	Trail	08:30	14:00
Minimum age 19 years
15km Trail Run	ZAR 310	ZAR 45	Trail	08:30	12:00
Minimum age 15 years
9km Trail Run	ZAR 220	—	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.

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

27km Trail (27.0 km)

15km Trail Run (15.0 km)

Where

Location

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Quinta Da Montanha

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2023

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