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SUMMARY:Salomon Bastille Day Trail Run 2018
DESCRIPTION: The Salomon Bastille Day Trail Run is a wilderness adventure\, for which you need to be prepared – you have been warned!\nThe Franschhoek Mountains in July can be covered in snow. The rivers are scenic yet cold. \nThis Trail Running adventure sells out every year\, numbers are limited. You are assured of a wild time\, wet feet and rewarding OBS\, served by French Maids. \nThe Bastille Festival in the Main Street is a vibrant mix of good food and wine\, to celebrate with\, after your run. If staying over (highly recommended)\, book accommodation now – chat to Franschhoek Tourism ASAP \nThe 50km is a UTMB qualifier!\nCLICK HERE to register for UTMB \nPrices:\n50km – R795\n35km – R795\n25km – R675\n15km – R525 \nSalomon race garment – R300 \nThis event uses Timing Chips with LiveTime. The chip is compulsory. You will not be allowed to start the event without a chip.\nRent: R10\nPermanent: R50\nYou will find these options on your entry form \nNOTE: Any changes made to your entry will cost R100. \nStart Times: (2018 – TBC) \nIf you wish to compete for Podium positions\, email info@energyevents to request the Elite batch. Batches are divided as indicated upon entering. \n50km – 06:30\n35km – 07:00\n25km – from 08:00 (10min Batch Starts)\n15km – from 09:00 (10min Batch Starts) \nVenue open from 6:00am on race day! \nRace Venue:\nThe start finish zone is located at the ‘Old Bells Lodge’ on the edge of the Berg River dam\, (33’56’12.83’S\, 19′ 4’27.14’E). Coming from Paarl side\, head through Franschhoek on the main road (R45) until you hit the T-Junction at the Franschhoek Monument. Turn right and then right again onto the Robertsvlei road. Carry on for 5km and marshals will direct you to the parking. \nCLICK HERE: Google maps from Franschhoek \nToilets and  warm showers will be available.\nRegistration details:\nPre-Registration will be 10\, 11 and 12 July @ The Strangers Club\, from 11am – 6pm.\nThere will be Salomon Gear on sale.\nStay tuned for more details on a route briefing and talks with Salomon runners.\n(A friend may collect your Race Number.) \nEmergencies:\nWe will be using the MySOS app for this event – click here to download instructions on how to use it. \nPrevious results\nSalomon Bastille Day results 2015 download \nSalomon Bastille Day Trail Run 2016 – Results and Photos \nSalomon Bastille Day Trail Run 2017 – Results \nRoute info:\n15km: Not such a beginner trail run\, mostly on forest tracks and gravel roads\, with some single-track and short technical (loose rocks\, bushy) section. Moderate inclines. Your feet will get wet at river crossings. All rocks are slippery! \n \n \n25km: Not for beginners. Open gravel road start with a hill to spread the field\, takes you to a vertical firebreak climb\, and on to a gnarly and exposed single track – with amazing views. This is a ‘no passing’ zone\, as a tumble will go on for a while. Over the neck and on to forest tracks and wooded river-side single-track. That’s halfway! This is not a sprint\, but an adventure. Compulsory kit. \n \n \n35km: For the hard-core mountain goats. Follows the same route as the 25km\, then veers off to circumnavigate the Berg river dam. \n \n \n50km: Two extra mountain summits and two beautiful valleys. Take lots of food (expected time 5-8 hours) \n \n\nShort Course:\nAt the 30km mark\, after 1:30pm runners from the 50km and 35km will be directed along a shorter course of the 25km route. \n  \nCompulsory Equipment:\nCompulsory Equipment for 25km\, 35km\, 50km categories. \n1) Rain Jacket (waterproof\, not just wind breaker\, which you may have as well);\n2) Sensible Clothing for the conditions\, eg. compulsory thermal base layer;\n3) Charged cell phone in waterproof bag eg. Ziplock (organizers – for emergencies only – 072 924 2371);\n4) Food – sarmie\, fruit\, energy bars – for 4 to 10 hours!\n5) Water – 1.5L min. to start\, hydration pack\, with bladder. You will be crossing several fresh water rivers.\n6) Space Blanket & Whistle\n7) Headlamp/Torch and Race Map – provided\n8) LiveTime Timing Chip \nCompulsory Equipment for 15km \n1) Rain Jacket (waterproof\, not just wind breaker\, which you may have as well);\n2) Sensible Clothing for the conditions;\n3) Water – 1L min. to start\, hydration pack\, with bladder. You will be crossing several fresh water rivers.\n4) LiveTime Timing Chip  \nRecommended Equipment:\nBeanie\, Buff\, Gloves. Ladies\, add a couple of layers. Toes\, fingers freeze. Lips go blue. \n  \n#bastilletrailrun
URL:https://energyevents.co.za/event/salomon-bastille-day-trail-run-2018/
LOCATION:Bells lodge Parking Area\, Bells lodge Parking Area\, Robertsvlei Rd\, Franschhoek\, Western Cape\, 7690\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Nature Run,Running,Salomon Bastille Day Trail Run,Trail Running
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