Schaap River Canyon Ultra
Event Information
Run along the river bed of the magnificent Schaap River as it meanders through a majestic canyon carved by the hands of time.
Run where the shy leopard silently roam the weathered canyon walls. Run on jagged trails that guided old copper wagons up Spektakel Pass. Run the lunar landscapes created in an ancient time when everything was a boiling pot of melted granite.
Run the Schaap River Canyon Ultra!
MAIN INFORMATION
When: 21 August 2021
Where: Springbok, Namaqualand
Race Village: Nigramoep Slowliving Guest Farm, Northern Cape
What: 40km or 73km
Format : Solo
Start: Nigramoep Guest Farm
Finish : Nigramoep Guest Farm
ENTRY OPTIONS & COSTS
- Please note that NO REFUNDS of entry fees will be done after 28 February 2021.
- Cancellations before 28 February 2021 will be subject to a 15% cancellation fee.
- Substitutions will be allowed until 15 July 2021.
- Entries close 5 August 2021.
INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY
- Two nights accommodation – Friday and Saturday night
- Dinner at Guesthouse evening before the event
- An exclusive and unique route (GPS Navigation)
- Goodie bag
- Race garment
- Prize Giving Breakfast at Nigramoep Sunday morning
- Finish line meal
- 6 x Fully stocked support tables
- Free coffee and tea zone
- Unique Finishers Medal
- Full Medical Support
Entry Fee: 73km R3200 40km R2700
Payment Plan available. Pay 50% when entering and the rest before end of July 2021.
REGISTRATIONS, RACE BRIEFING AND START TIMES
Friday, 20 August 2021
17h00 Registration Nigramoep Guest Farm
18h00 Dinner at Nigramoep
Overnight at Nigramoep
Saturday, 21 August 2021
06h00 Breakfast at Nigramoep
07h00 Start of the Ultra
14h00 onwards Finish at Nigramoep Guest Farm
19h00 Dinner
21h00 Overnight at Nigramoep
Sunday, 22 August 2021
07h00 Breakfast
09h00 Goodbyes!
SAFETY / MEDICAL
- Comprehensive EMS will be present at the event
- A full medical team will be present at the start of each day to ensure every athlete is fit enough to take part.
- The same medical staff will also be present at the finish of each stage to ensure assistance for any athletes in need.
- Safety and route briefings will be held before the start of each stage.
SPORT MASSAGES
Studies show that massages increases recovery and improves performance in multi-stage events (and it feels great!) so you will be in good, experienced hands for your daily “fix”.
More info to follow.
MEALS
- Prize Giving breakfast included in your entry.
- Finish line meal at Nigramoep Guest Farm.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is limited, so you will be sharing with someone. You can also bring your own tent and bedding – to camp on the venue grounds.
Accommodation for family or supporters, available. Please book via Sonja – sonja@trisport.co.za
How to get there : Follow this link (Please note Nigramoep can only be reached via Bulletrap as the route via Nababeep is closed due to floods)
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any event related queries, please contact :
Sonja Otto
Cellphone : +27 82 579 7595
Email : sonja@trisport.co.za
RACE CATEGORIES
Open Men and Open Women
ROUTE INFORMATION
73km | 40km
A spectacular 73km or 40km circular route from Nigramoep Guest farm and back, through the canyon.
Please note : At the discretion of Event Organiser and Route Director, routes can be changed at any time due to Covid Regulations or for safety reason.
ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILES
73km
40km
COMPULSORY GEAR
- Waterproof jacket
- Fully charged GPS device with pre-loaded route maps.
- Headlight with spare batteries
- “Wind proof” shell
- Space blanket
- Cell phone with the emergency number saved on it
- 2 litres of water
- Mini first aid kit – Strap, elastic bandage, anti-cramp tablets, anti-histamine, wound dressing, disinfectant.
- Snacks
- Whistle
- You must carry a card with all your medical details on it such a Doctor’s telephone number, Medical insurance number, emergency telephone number and contact name, blood group, any allergies etc. This must be inside a sealed ziplock bag and on your person.
Rain/cold weather – You will NOT be allowed to go out onto the trails without any of this if the weather is foul. We will make that decision on the morning of the run – ensure you have it available!
“Water proof” rain jacket [Please note that a “wind proof” shell is NOT necessarily a “Rain proof” jacket, although a rain jacket is wind proof…] PLEASE make sure you understand the difference between the 2 garments – test it! We will have no hesitation turning you away if you have the incorrect foul weather gear.
GOODIE BAG
Each participant will receive an event specific goodie bag including an even t-shirt
2021 RESULTS
