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HALLOWEEN FOREST NIGHT TRAIL RUNPresented by Sportsmans Warehouse
Friday, 1 November 2024
Put on your best costume and dare to explore Muratie’s Forest singletrack with a fun Halloween theme. Dirtopia has been hosting this event since 2013 and this historic wine farm is the perfect venue with spider webs in the windows of the buildings…
Don’t be scared, as you’ll be treated to fantastic singletrack and LIVE music by local rock band, Akkedis.
Please note: you need a headlamp/torch!
VENUE: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie wine estate, Knorhoek Road, R44 Stellenbosch
REGISTRATION: From 18h00 at Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie
DISTANCES & ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS: Beautiful singletrack trails that climbs to the ridge with stunning views of the sunset and back down to Muratie through the forest and more hand-built singletrack. Walkers welcome. Kids welcome.
5km – Short route runners will follow the same markers as the long distance to the ridge and central point at Gilloolys with a great view where you will find a water point. Head down the HoChiMihn singletrack forest and hope you make it back to Muratie…
10km – An extra loop after the refreshment station about half-way at Gillooly’s. More forest singletrack = more time to be spooked…
Be aware of unseen Halloween visitors, as legend has it that there are zombies in the forest. REMEMBER: Yield for ghosts
START TIMES:
Sunset at 19h12
10km 19h30 and 5km at 19h45
CONTACT: [email protected] or message 078 3433572 www.dirtopia.co.za
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GENERAL INFO: Pre-entries will save big time and a 2024 halloween medal to all finishers! The lucky draw will include prizes for the best costumes as an individual & a matching couple - win some of Muratie’s great wines, FALKE socks and Sportsmans Warehouse prizes.
The refreshment station on both routes will have PVM, fruit and Coke at the finish. Muratie will make sure the wine and beer is cold, while delicious grab’n go meals will be for sale. Live and rocking music from our friends Akkedis!
Photos on the route & venue by professional photographer.
COST: Pre-entries (closes 24h00 on Wednesday 30 Oct):
5km – R165 10km – R185
Kids pay only R60 online (pre-entries only)
Enter: www.entryninja.com or www.dirtpass.co.za
Runners must wear a headlamp - it is dark out there. Stay on the marked trail. Listen to the MC at the start and follow yellow boards. Do not turn unless there is an arrow. Follow signs in front of you! Racenumbers MUST be visible when crossing the finish line.
Please do not litter! We also urge you to not leave valuables in your vehicle. We can keep car keys at the Trail Centre for you.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Muratie wine farm, Knorhoek Road, R44, near Stellenbosch, 7599, 10 Knorhoek Rd, Stellenbosch, South Africa,Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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