The 44km race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Kabouga Gate, Kirkwood at 07:00am on Saturday 18 March 2023, and finishes at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.

Only official participants displaying their race numbers are allowed on the route. The race numbers must be worn on the front at all times and must be clearly visible.

Other than the participant’s race number, personal advertising is permitted on clothing provided that it is not in conflict with any of our official sponsors.

It is compulsory that participants run with drinking bottles or bladder and carry a minimum of 1.5 litress of water between Check Points.

It is compulsory to run with a small waist pack or day backpack. These water bottles and bladders will be filled at the Check Points, which are situated 8km - 12km apart.

Water will not be handed out in sachets.

Each participant must carry a torch/headlamp (plus spare batteries). Any participant found running in the dark without a working torch/headlamp will be withdrawn from the event.

The route will be clearly marked. At any intersection there will be a marker board with an arrow to show the way. The entire route must be completed to finish the race.

If for any reason a participant leaves the marked route, he/she must return to the point of departure by foot. Any participant deliberately running off the route will be disqualified.

This event is a foot race and the entire route must be traversed by foot. Any participant with a disability of any kind that would require a form of mechanical device is to bring this to the attention of the race organisers for approval. Walking poles may be used.

Except in an emergency, no assistance may be accepted by any participant between Check Points.

If any emergency assistance is received between Check Points, this must be brought to the attention of the Check Point Captain at the next Check Point.

Each participant must make sure that he/she has been checked in and out of each Check Point.

Any form of litter or destruction of the natural habitat will result in immediate disqualification. Nothing at all may be discarded between Check Points i.e. food wrappings, empty gel packs etc.

Any interference with another participant will result in disqualification.

ONLY Bone-conductor headphones will be allowed. You are running in a national park, and the chances of you encountering wild animals is high - especially at night. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times. If caught with any other form of headphone, participants will be disqualified and removed from the course.

All participants must sign their registration forms and collect their running number and t-shirt at Registration at  Hayterdale Trails from 15:00 - 19:00 on Friday, 17 March.

There is a cut-off for the 44km at 18:00 at Check Point 5.

Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.

Compulsory Item Checklist

Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:

1. full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
2. buff/beanie
3. long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
4. a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
5. emergency whistle
6. space blanket
7. strapping
8. torch/headlamp & spare batteries
9. reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
10. medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to the terrain, we do not always have cellphone or radio signal, so should a medic have to treat you in an emergency in such an area, having your basic medical information on hand (blood type, allergies, medical aid no, emergency contact) is essential. Keep this in a ziploc bag in your pack.

Items 1 & 3 (waterproof and fleece) may be removed based on weather conditions - we will inform you at registration.

You can get your required gear items at our sponsor partner store, Runbeatable.com.

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Happy Easter - here is the easter egg coupon code: 2023addo44easter

Enter it at checkout to claim your discount

The following items are recommended to be in your pack.

1. running peak or cap
2. sunglasses
3. sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
4. ziplock bags
5. wet wipes
6. microfibre towel
7. vaseline / anti-chafe cream
8. dettol (disinfectant)
9. superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
10. zip ties
11. fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
12. a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)

The 76km race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Kabouga Gate, Kirkwood at 05:00am on Saturday 18 March 2023, and finishes at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.

Only official participants displaying their race numbers are allowed on the route. The race numbers must be worn on the front at all times and must be clearly visible.

Other than the participant’s race number, personal advertising is permitted on clothing provided that it is not in conflict with any of our official sponsors.

It is compulsory that participants run with drinking bottles or bladder and carry a minimum of 1.5 litres of water between Check Points.

It is compulsory to run with a small waist pack or day backpack. These water bottles and bladders will be filled at the Check Points, which are situated 8km - 12km apart.

Water will not be handed out in sachets.

Each participant must carry a torch/headlamp (plus spare batteries). Any participant found running in the dark without a working torch/headlamp will be withdrawn from the event.

The route will be clearly marked. At any intersection there will be a marker board with an arrow to show the way. The entire route must be completed to finish the race.

If for any reason a participant leaves the marked route, he/she must return to the point of departure by foot. Any participant deliberately running off the route will be disqualified.

This event is a foot race and the entire route must be traversed by foot. Any participant with a disability of any kind that would require a form of mechanical device is to bring this to the attention of the race organisers for approval. Walking poles may be used.

Except in an emergency, no assistance may be accepted by any participant between Check Points.

If any emergency assistance is received between Check Points, this must be brought to the attention of the Check Point Captain at the next Check Point.

Each participant must make sure that he/she has been checked in and out of each Check Point.

Any form of litter or destruction of the natural habitat will result in immediate disqualification. Nothing at all may be discarded between Check Points i.e. food wrappings, empty gel packs etc.

Any interference with another participant will result in disqualification.

ONLY Bone-conductor headphones will be allowed. You are running in a national park, and the chances of you encountering wild animals is high - especially at night. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times. If caught with any other form of headphone, participants will be disqualified and removed from the course.

All participants must sign their registration forms and collect their running number and t-shirt at Registration at Hayterdale Trails from 15:00 - 19:00 on Friday, 17 March.

There is a cut-off for the 76km at 18:00 at Check Point 7.

Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.

Compulsory Item Checklist

Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:

1. full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
2. buff/beanie
3. long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
4. a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
5. emergency whistle
6. space blanket
7. strapping
8. torch/headlamp & spare batteries
9. reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
10. medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to the terrain, we do not always have cellphone or radio signal, so should a medic have to treat you in an emergency in such an area, having your basic medical information on hand (blood type, allergies, medical aid no, emergency contact) is essential. Keep this in a ziploc bag in your pack.

You can get your required gear items at our sponsor partner store, Runbeatable.com.

Click here to shop now

The following items are recommended to be in your pack.

1. running peak or cap
2. sunglasses
3. sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
4. ziplock bags
5. wet wipes
6. microfibre towel
7. vaseline / anti-chafe cream
8. dettol (disinfectant)
9. superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
10. zip ties
11. fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
12. a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)

The 100 Mile race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Main Camp, at 13:00 (1:00 pm) on Friday 17 March, and finishes at 02:00am on Sunday 19 March 2023, at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.

Only official participants displaying their race numbers are allowed on the route. The race numbers must be worn on the front at all times and must be clearly visible.

Other than the participant’s race number, personal advertising is permitted on clothing provided that it is not in conflict with any of our official sponsors.

It is compulsory that participants run with drinking bottles or bladder and carry a minimum of 1.5 litres of water between Check Points.

It is mandatory to run with a small race pack or vest. These water bottles and bladders can be filled at the Check Points, which are situated 8km - 12km apart.

Water will not be handed out in sachets.

Each participant must carry a headlamp (plus 1 set of spare batteries). Any participant found running in the dark without a working headlamp will be withdrawn from the event.

The route will be clearly marked. At any intersection there will be a marker board with an arrow to show the way. The entire route must be completed to finish the race.

If for any reason a participant leaves the marked route, he/she must return to the point of departure by foot. Any participant deliberately running off the route will be disqualified.

This event is a foot race and the entire route must be traversed by foot. Any participant with a disability of any kind that would require a form of mechanical device is to bring this to the attention of the race organisers for approval. Walking poles may be used.

Except in an emergency, no assistance may be accepted by any participant between Check Points.

If any emergency assistance is received between Check Points, this must be brought to the attention of the Check Point Captain at the next Check Point.

Each participant must make sure that he/she has been checked in and out of each Check Point.

Any form of litter or destruction of the natural habitat will result in immediate disqualification. Nothing at all may be discarded between Check Points i.e. food wrappings, empty gel packs etc.

Any interference with another participant will result in disqualification.

ONLY Bone-conductor headphones will be allowed. You are running in a national park, and the chances of you encountering wild animals is high - especially at night. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times. If caught with any other form of headphone, participants will be disqualified and removed from the course.

All participants must sign their registration forms and collect their race number and satellite tracker at Registration at Hayterdale Trails between 09:00am & 11:00 am on Friday, 17 March.

Mandatory kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. If you do not have the required items you will not be allowed to start the race.

Entrants can drop a support bag off at the same time.

There is a cutoff at 01:00 on Sat 18 March at checkpoint 6. If you do not make the cutoff, you will be withdrawn from the race as you will not be able to finish the race in the allocated time.

There is a second cut-off at 11:00 at checkpoint 11 (~96kms). If you do not make the cutoff, you will be withdrawn from the race as you will not be able to finish the race in the allocated time.

There is a third cut-off time of 14:00pm at checkpoint 13 (~111kms). You will be withdrawn from the race if you have NOT LEFT this checkpoint by 14:00.

There is a fourth cut-off time of 18:00pm at checkpoint 14 (~128kms). You will be withdrawn from the race if you do not make this cutoff.

Final cut off time for the 100 Mile event is 02:00am on Sunday 19 March. Entrants will have 37 hrs to complete the course.

Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.

Compulsory Item Checklist

Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:

1. a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
2. emergency whistle
3. GPS with race route pre-loaded - enquire with us as to what is acceptable in this regard.
4. full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
5. long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
6. buff/beanie
7. strapping
8. space blanket
9. reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
10. torch/headlamp & 2 sets of fresh batteries (1 in the torch/headlamp, and 1 spare)
11. medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to the nature of the terrain, we do not always have cellphone or radio signal, so should a medic have to treat you in an emergency in such an area, having your basic medical information on hand (blood type, allergies, medical aid no, emergency contact) is essential. Keep this in a ziploc bag in your pack.

You can get your required gear items at our sponsor partner store, Runbeatable.com.

Click here to shop now

The following items are recommended to be in your pack.

1. running peak or cap
2. sunglasses
3. sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
4. ziplock bags
5. wet wipes
6. microfibre towel
7. vaseline / anti-chafe cream
8. dettol (disinfectant)
9. superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
10. zip ties
11. fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
12. a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)

A popular distance in the Addo Elephant Trail Run series, the Addo 44k course takes the runner along usually inaccessible corners of the famous Addo Elephant Park. From Kabouga Gate to Zuurberg, you’ll need the strength and training to tackle this continuously undulating course.

Run over a varied mix of technical 4×4 roads, jeep, single track and sandy sections, the 44k route gradually climbs out of Zuurberg up to checkpoints 1 and 2 before a steep wall of climbing awaits. You’ll get the bulk of your elevation gain over the next 5km which will tire you out nicely before being treated to the second half of the race! This is when things get interesting - endurance and grit are key to having you continue onward to finish strong.

Our structured training plan prepares you accordingly, with 12 weeks worth of running coaching broken down into 4 distinct phases: a BASE, BUILD, PEAK and TAPER block. You’ll find sufficient rest and recovery in between, aiding muscle (and mental) recovery.

We gradually build your aerobic and anaerobic engine to get you to physically peak going into race day come 18th March. You will also grow as a runner as our sessions are peppered with course specific knowledge and a multitude of ultra and general running advice - enhancing your overall ability to run better. Join us and others in training for this epic 44k run and we will make sure you smash it with energy to spare for a beer at the end!

Plan Details

• 12-week plan
• Starts Monday 26th December
• Regular price $50 / R830 once off - discounted down to $42 / R700 * until 25th December (Merry Christmas!)

* Estimated ZAR price - prices on app in USD, Apple/Play will convert at current FX rate

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With the 19th running of the Addo Elephant Trail Run series, the 76k is a great opportunity to showcase your hard work and training going into this epic event. With a total elevation gain of “just” 2,630D+ you may think this is one of the easier races on the circuit? THINK AGAIN!

Tough cut off times and technical terrain ensures you’ll require adequate and focused training in order to tackle this course. A variety of terrain including 4×4 roads, single track and jeep track with the remoteness of it all brings with it an element of toughness requiring both physical and mental strength in order to complete.

The first half of the course peppers in a good amount of undulating vert, but it’s in the second half that a proper training plan will reap rewards! A steady climb from CP3 to CP4 is a warning for the monster climb to come after CP4, with a little kick in the tail at the end of the race as you climb to the finish line one more time, so you’ll need to be conditioned and have enough left in the legs for a back loaded course.

Our structured 14 week plan is broken down into 4 distinct blocks: BASE, BUILD, PEAK and TAPER. We have too allowed for that all important rest and recovery in between, aiding muscle (and mental) recovery. Varied hill repeats and longer interval training are a staple of this plan, teaching your body to operate swiftly and efficiently out there on the course.

We’ve also included sufficient speed work to up your VO2 max and a few longer runs with progressive efforts having you pushing into the final KMs of your training runs. This helps adapt the system to enable you to swiftly tackle the hillier second half from checkpoint 4 onwards and still have enough in the tank for the final finishing kilometres of the course.

We gradually build your aerobic and anaerobic engine to get you to physically peak going into the race on 18th March. You will also grow as a runner as our sessions are peppered with course specific knowledge and a multitude of ultra and general running advice - enhancing your overall ability to run better. Join us in training for this epic 76k run in the beautiful Eastern Cape mountains and we will make sure you smash it with energy to spare for a beer at the end!

Plan Details

• 14-week plan
• Starts Monday 12th December (that’s 2 days from now, so get in quick!)
• Regular price $65 / R1,100 once off - discounted down to $55 / R900 * until 15th December

* Estimated ZAR price - prices on app in USD, Apple/Play will convert at current FX rate

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You’re on your own for this one…

Hah, not a chance! Real talk; we recommend a 16 week plan to train for a miler, but if you’re on here now you should also know that there’s less than 16 weeks to race day, so our recommended miler plan length has sailed.

That said, it’s never too late to get started, and 14 or 12 or even 10 weeks of structured training is better than no training. Depending on your fitness levels and experience we may be able to slide you into our 76k or 44k plan and make some adjustments for you as we go along.

We won’t promise miracles, but we can help you finish stronger than no training at all, and our race and running advice will still be relevant, so please contact us directly to discuss your situation and we’ll make an assessment and take it from there. We’d dig to get you over the finish line for the headline miler of the Addo Elephant Trail Run series, so hit us up!

Plan Details

If you’re running the 100 miler and looking for a plan, please contact the coaches directly () as they recommend a 16-week plan as a minimum, but if you haven’t started yet they can advise and assist depending on your current level of fitness or experience.

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