Stellenbosch's magnificent mountains will play host to the 2012 Eendracht Hotel Vista Trail Run, a more challenging 12 km trail run and a 5 km fun run perfect for families. The event will be in aid of two children's charities, the Anna Foundation in Stellenbosch and the President Kruger Children's Home in Reddersburg.
DATESaturday 21 April 2012 START12km Trail Run: 07:30 CUT-OFFThe cut-off is at 09:30 for both routes. VENUECoetzenburg Athletic Stadium, Stellenbosch |
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THE ROUTES
Both routes will start at Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium, run across the sports fields and then turn to the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain. The Eendracht Hotel Vista Trail Run course winds through fynbos, indigenous bush and eucalyptus and offers magnificent views of Stellenbosch, the Winelands, False Bay and Table Mountain. The route's surfaces differ between technical single tracks, level jeep tracks, a small pavement section, and also include tartan and grass.
WATER
One water point will be provided along the 5km route and three along the 12km one.
ENTRY
Early entries are open! Simply visit entrytime.
Early Entry Fees:
12km R55 (licensed athletes)
12km R82 (unlicensed athletes)
5km R20
A limited number of late entries will also be available at the registration locations listed below.
Late Entry Fees:
12km R65 (licensed athletes)
12km R90 (unlicensed athletes)
5km R25
REGISTRATION
Early entrants can register and collect their race packs at one of the following opportunities:
Wednesday 18 April at CapeGate Somerset Sport, 15:00 till 19:00.
Thursday 19 April at Somerset West Somerset Sport, 15:00 till 17:30.
Friday 20 April at Stellenbosch Somerset Sport, 15:00 till 17:30.
Saturday 21 April at Coetzenburg from 06:00 till 07:00.
TRAINING
The Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) provides a number of running-specific services to runners of all skill levels. For more information regarding any of these services, please contact SUSPI via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.suspi.co.za.
MEDALS AND RESULTS
1500 participant awards will be given -- the first 1000 participants to complete the 12km route and the first 500 to complete the 5km.
Only the 12km race is timed.
Results will be made available on the race website after the event.
PRIZE-GIVING
A prize-giving ceremony will be held at 09:30. Trophies will be given to winners as well as lucky draw prizes to participants.
GENERAL
Eendracht Hotel Vista 2012 is presented by Gereformeerde Kerk Stellenbosch in association with Stellenbosch Athletics Club according to the rules of Boland Athletics and Athletics South Africa, for the sole benefit of two children's charities, Anna Foundation (Stellenbosch) and Pres. Kruger Children's Home (Reddersburg).
