Oyster Catcher 3 Day Trail Run

20221223
2023-10-13

Oct 13, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Sandpiper

Gouritsmond

South Africa

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Entry Fee $140
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $158
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

Type: Trail

Participant Limit: 150

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 100%

First Year of the Event: 2011

Description:

EVENT TYPE: A 2 or 3-day stage race option
VENUE: Sandpiper Sports Centre, Boggomsbaai, Garden Route, South Africa
FORMAT: 2 or 3-day stage trail run
FOCUS: An opportunity to run magnificent trails along the coastline of the Southern Cape. Family friendly with kid’s zone. Ideal for trail runners looking to complete their first multi-day stage race.

3-DAY OPTION:
Day 1 Gourikwa to Eco Marine Lodge, Gouritz 16km
Day 2 Gouritz River Mouth to Sandpiper Sports Centre 20km
Day 3 Dana Bay to The Point, Mossel Bay 16km

2-DAY OPTION:
Day 1 Gouritz River Mouth to Sandpiper Sports Centre 20km
Day 2 Dana Bay to The Point, Mossel Bay 16km

The Oyster Catcher Trail Run is the ideal breakaway weekend for the whole family. Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a weekend of trail running, magnificent views, fresh air and freedom along the Southern Cape coastline.

The Oyster Catcher trail run is primarily designed for trail runners looking to complete their first multi-day stage race. The distances covered are manageable and the terrain is made up mainly of single track (hiking trails) and beach running, with some technical areas to add variety. Due to the sensitivity of the area, a limited number of only 300 runners can enter each year, so don’t miss out!

New in 2019! This year sees the addition of a dedicated luxury tent race village and kids’ zone, situated at Boggomsbaai, the hub of the Oyster Catcher Trail Run. From here, runners will be bussed to and from starts and finish areas.