What to pack and need to know?

Oct 23 2025

Only 29 days to go to your Ultimate Karoo Experience! It’s been a busy year with lots of preparation to make sure the 2017 Trail Run is one to remember! We hope you’re as excited as we are! Herewith a brief list of essentials for the weekend.

The Nitty-Gritty…

  • Arrival: All participants can arrive any time after 14:00 on Saturday 07 October.
  • Registration will take place from 15:00-17:30 at Fairview Farm. (Please see location details below)
  • Entry confirmation letter. Printed or digital format is acceptable.
  • Tent allocation: You will receive your tent allocation at registration.
  • Departure: All participants are welcome to stay over the 8th of October with an early departure on 9 October.

What to pack?

  • Head Light: Remember to bring a head light for Day 1 night run. We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Extreme Lights so all participants will get a 10% discount on light purchases on their webite. Please see more details below.
  • We provide you with a tent and comfy mattress, remember to bring your pillow and sleeping bag. For those that have booked the luxury guest house packages, bedding will be provided.
  • Towel
  • Warm jacket for the chilly Karoo nights.
  • 2 Sets of running wear: Each participant will receive a complimentry running shirt in your goody bag.
  • Water camelback (not compulsary) there are water points en route.
  • Snacks: Don’t get “hangry”, bring some snacks to nibble on.
  • Cash: Bring cash for drinks, snacks etc. as there are no ATM’s or card/snapscan facilities  close by.
  • Personal Medication (If needed)
  •  Mandatory – Sense of humour

 What NOT to pack: 

  •  High heels. It’s more of a “kaalvoet & tekkies” kind of weekend.

Directions: 

  • Coming from Colesberg or Graaff-Reinet/Port-Elizabeth:  Take off-ramp into Middelburg. Carry on with main road (Meintjies st) towards a traffic light (the only 1 in town!) Turn right (coming from Colesberg or left coming from Graaff-Reinet), head on to a T-junction, turn left and 1st right into Richmond road (R398). Carry on with this road for approximately 48km. The farm Fairview will be on your left.
  • Coming from Cape Town: Take 1st gravel road just pass Richmond to the right on the R398. Carry on for approximately 65km. Fairview will be on your right.
  • Gps: S 31 32’31.2” E024 32’47.0”

Download the Ride Guide here: https://lormarendurance.u97bs70p-liquidwebsites.com/2017-event-guide/

See you on the start line!

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