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Practical solutions for a sustainable future
Offices: +27(0) 43 735 2165
Email address: dominique@rbafrica.co.za
Practical solutions for a sustainable future
The 120 km route is completely unmarked. ‘The herd’ covers a variety of terrains, including virgin beach stretches, rocks and boulders, grassy hillocks, narrow goat paths, sand dunes, hiking trails, old Jeep tracks and short sections of gravel.
Dates for 2025
Entries open?
Entries open on 1 May 2024.
PLEASE ONLY ENTER THIS EVENT IF YOU ARE A CONFIDENT SWIMMER AND ARE PHYSICALLY FIT
WE ENCOURAGE THE HERD TO CLEAN UP THE BEACHES ALONG THE WAY- PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THOSE THAT COLLECT THE MOST LITTER.
Thurs 6 – Sat 8 March
There are no cut off times.
Accommodation is at four of the best hotels the Wild Coast has to offer: The Haven, Kob Inn, Seagulls and Crawfords Beach Lodge.
Day One: approx 43 km
(The Haven – Kob Inn Hotel)
Day Two: approx 40 km
(Kob Inn – Seagulls)
Day Three: approx 45 km
(Seagulls – Crawfords Beach Lodge)
The route is completely unmarked, the only advice from race organiser Liam Victor being- ‘keep the sea on your left.’
It covers mixture of terrains, comprising virgin beach stretches, rocks and boulders, grassy hillocks, narrow goat paths, sand dunes, hiking trails, old Jeep tracks and short sections of gravel.
Awesome box filled with goodies.
Race T-shirt
Customised Funky Pants
Medical assistance (to a point)
Transport from East London to starting point
Bucket list – tick
Adventure of a lifetime
Entries open on 1 May 2024.
There is limited space available. Once the event is full, entries will go onto a waiting list and be allocated on a first come first served basis, as place become available.
Download the Entry Form and fill it in and send it back to us.
Your spot is secured by payment of a non refundable R1000 deposit. The balance of your payment is due by 30 Nov 2024. Your entry is confirmed by full payment only.
In order to enter this event you must be able to complete a 21 km trail event in under 4 hours.
The kit listed below must be carried every day:
All entrants must enter with a partner/s of a similar ability with whom they will cross all rivers and may be required to finish each day. The organisers may decide to start participants in batches for safety purposes. Batches will start together and may be required to wait for all members of their batch at predetermined points.
This event is not a race. Participants may be requested to wait for other runners in the interest of safety.
Participants are required to cross several rivers. Canoes are guaranteed for the Mbashe crossing only. Participants must be comfortable using their own flotation device. No river crossing may be attempted alone. If uncomfortable, participants must wait for the sweeper to assist with the river crossing.
The route is unmarked. It covers a mixture of virgin beach stretches, rocks and boulders, single cattle track, hiking trails, old Jeep track, and sections of gravel. The sea remains at all times on your left.
In case of emergency, alert a race director, medic or nearest fellow athlete. Note that there may not be cellphone reception at all times – please try and get to the nearest point of signal and inform the race directors of your situation and location.
There will be no cut-off points along the route, everyone will complete each day.
Everyone is required to pack their belongings in a box which will be transport to the next destination each day. The boxes are L61cm x W41cm x H34cm
Participants must carry all items on the compulsory kit list as well as their hydration and food for each day.
Boxes will be transported and waiting at each overnight stop.
Everyone must have a flotation device / dry bag that can be blown up to assist with flotation.
There is one water point a day where you can refuel, fill up with water and get medical attention.
There are several rivers which you will need to swim across. All participants must be confident swimmers and be able to use their flotation devices. River crossings should be done with a buddy. Only the Mbashe and Kei River crossings are supported with canoes / boat.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are adequately equipped to cross rivers.
No, there are no podium prizes. There are prizes for the most litter collected each day.
Absolutely! Please contact us to organise this. You can also opt for partners/family to join you on the last night at Crawfords Beach Lodge.