ROUTE

Follow the sheep trails…

DAY 1

Night Run

Run into the Karoo sunset

Start Time: 18:00
Distance: 8km
Climbing: 89m

Challenge of the Day: The first 1.5 km ascent — sunset run to the summit of the koppie.
Prepare: Running lights, warm clothing.
Route: With the ring of the bell, you head towards a slow gratifying ascent up the koppie as the last remnants of the day start fading, revealing the final glimpses of Renosterberg in the backdrop. Flowy jeeptracks darkens slowly, lit only by the soft trot of runners with headlamps as the route leads you to a big beautiful dam, which at night becomes a glistening mirror to the stars above. The road gently leads home through a majestic section of the poplar tree forest and ends alongside the 200-year-old stone walls — a one-of-a-kind night run in the Karoo.

DAY 2

#Sheeprun

The Classic Karoo Trail Run Experience

Start Time: 07:30
Distance: 14km
Climbing: 170m

Challenge of the Day: Brisk 600 m ascent along the 200-year-old stone wall koppie camp after waterpoint 2.
Prepare: 1.0 – 2.0 hour run.
Route: Your 14 km journey begins with a slow winding section through the magical poplar forest. It then flows onto a rolling jeep track through many of the Dwarsvlei farm paddocks — home to fat fluffy sheep and vocal cows. The route carries on through an old road culvert towards a coffee-lover’s dream pit stop: Atlantic Coffee at the first water point. Don’t forget a quick pic on the famous couch at the Dwarsvlei siding sign!
Freshly caffeinated, you’ll see Renosterberg in the background and curious wildlife like springbuck and slow-moving tortoises. A long smooth section of single track follows, then a second waterpoint before tackling the 200-year-old stone wall koppie. Heading downhill, you pass through the poplar forest and across a beautiful old bridge, leading home to friendly staff and your handmade souvenir finisher’s medal.

DAY 2

#Horserun

High Trails and Big Skies Await

Start Time: 07:00
Distance: 22km
Climbing: 345m

Challenge of the Day: 3 km of trekking up Renosterberg.
Prepare: 2.0 – 3.5 hour run.
Route: The 22 km route offers the best views — starting beside the 100-year-old Nourse shed and winding through the poplar forest. The jeep track leads under a road culvert to the Java-friendly waterpoint and selfie zone. After a cappuccino and a quick pose on the Dwarsvlei couch, runners ascend a graded jeep track along Renosterberg with breathtaking Karoo vistas. At the summit, refill your bottles at a self-help waterpoint, then enjoy a rewarding downhill. Another pit stop awaits at the old Dwarsvlei siding before striding along unused train tracks toward your final culvert crossing.
A long section of flowing single track guides you through the veld, past the last waterpoint, and up the 200-year-old stone wall koppie one final time. Flowing down homebound, you re-enter the poplar forest, cross a vintage bridge, and finish near the Dwarsvlei guest farm — where your well-earned finisher medal awaits.