Runner Schedule
REGISTRATION
DATE: 30 April 2021
14:00 to 19:00
Race registration will take place at Kaleo Guest Farm near Ceres. From Ceres take the R303 towards Prince Alfred’s Hamlet; over the Gydo pass and follow the Kaleo Manor direction boards from there.
Briefing
DATE: 30 April 2021
From 19:00
The race prize giving and briefing is at Kaleo Guest Farm.
Attendance is also compulsory, as vital information regarding the race, will be given.
RUN STARTS
DATE: 30 April 2021
FUN NIGHT RUN at Kaleo Guest Farm: From 18:30pm
DATE: 1 & 2 May 2021
RUN STARTS at Kaleo Guest Farm: From 09:00am
Meals & Beverages
Runners will be supplied with a scrumptious lunch, dinner and breakfast every day.
The lunch will be served informally.
Dinner will be accompanied by the day’s prize giving and briefing.
Breakfast
From 07:00
Lunch
From 12:00
Dinner
From 18:00
Beverages
Coffee, tea and fruit juices will be available at lunch, dinner and breakfast.
Alcoholic and soft drinks will be on sale from the bar area.
En-Route
There will be water points on each stage. These points will supply energy drinks, cold water, coke and snacks. Please check the route section for the exact distances between the water points.
Water
The race organizers will supply single source water for the water points and consumption during each stage. All tap water in our race village are perfectly safe for drinking, but it is recommended that runners utilize our supply of drinking water.
Preferred Equipment
Whistle
In case of an emergency, blowing a whistle can help signal assistance.
Buff/Hat
A cap/headgear can come in handy because the race is in summer and this can protect your skin from the harsh sun.
Sensible Clothing
Runners should keep updated on the weather forecast of the Tankwa so as to bring clothing that is suitable.
Cellphone
A charged cellphone with contact numbers of race organisers/emergency numbers will help in emergency situations.
Lip ice
A lip ice/balm with a sunscreen factor.
Sunscreen
Also carry sunblock with a sun protection factor of at least 20 SPF.
Supplements/Food
There will be well stocked water points with 32Gi supplements you are however more than welcome to carry additional supplements or food
Hydration
Hydration Backpack or hip pouch with bottles with sufficient capacity
Personal Medication
Please bring your personal medication as prescribed by your doctor. We are riding through areas with lots of honey bees, so come prepared!
Health
The Tankwa Trail will supply a full medical service at the race village and en-route.
Trained medical personnel will also be on the route on quad bikes to handle any emergencies that may occur.
More serious cases will be transferred to any of the local hospitals, where a more comprehensive service is available.
Basic medical services are for free, but recurring injuries or treatment of pre existing chronic conditions will be charged for.
Please remember to carry the details of your medical insurance with, in case of hospitalization.
Massage Packages
EPT the ultimate recovery experience, a multi-disciplinary team, are privileged to provide you with a hands-on sports massage service on behalf of the event coordinators, Dryland.
As your official recovery partner at the Tankwa Trail, we would like to offer our expertise to assist you finish this multi stage running event.
In the age of smart training, you are well aware of the strain your body endures during an event of this caliber, so step up a level with EPT recovery for an injury free performance.
Book your recovery massage now to take your running to the next level and stand firm against rogue running.
Please contact Francois Retief for more information or to make a booking:
Tel: 021 886 8042 / 021 808 3469
Cell: 082 456 0221
Email: francois@eptrecovery.com
Web: www.eptrecovery.com
Massaging and Stretching
Strapping & Taping
Foam Rolling Station
Pre-event Massage and Stretching (15 minutes)
Recovery Massage and Stretching (30 minutes)
Pre-event Strapping and Taping (Kinesio taping and EAB strapping
Foam rolling station (foam rollers and myofascial ball provided)
Run Rules
Substitutions at R250 per runner.
Substitutions close: 16 April 2021.
75% Refund until 31 October 2020.
50% Refund from 31 October 2020 until 31 January 2021.
No Refunds after 31 January 2021.
Entries are not transferable, NO Exceptions.
Kindly note that only fully paid entries received by 28 February 2021 will receive the complimentary event apparel.