Bastille Day Trail Run 2026

NEW VENUE, SAME VIBE!

Bastille Day Trail Run is a wilderness adventure, for which you need to be prepared – you have been warned!

This Trail Running adventure sells out every year, numbers are limited. You are assured of a wild time and rewarding OBS, served by French Maids.

Head over to our website www.bastilledaytrailrun.co.za for more event info!

STANDARD ENTRY FEE:

50km - R1900

35km - R1450

25km - R1050

15km - R650

10km - R450

Start times:

50km - 5:30am

35km - 7am

25km - 8am

15km - 9am

10km - 10am

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON 25 JUNE 2026!

No substitutions, Upgrades, Downgrades after 25 JUNE 2026!

Included in your entry:

• Epic Race Village atmosphere
• Race Number & Timing by Mobi Elite Timing
• First Ascent Bastille Shirt (Only online entrants before 25 June will receive a Bastille Shirt)
• Finishers Medal
• Fully Marked Route
• Conservation Fee
• Well Stocked Refuel Stations

Race Venue:

Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium, Franschhoek.

Warm showers will be available.

Registration:

Friday, 10 July at Plaisir Wine Estate, Franschhoek from 3pm to 7pm

For the late Larry's collect your race number from the following times on race morning:

50km: 5:00 am, 35km: 5:30am, 25km: 6am, 15km: 7:30am, 10km: 8:30am 

CLICK HERE FOR ROUTE INFO

Compulsory Equipment:

Compulsory Equipment for 50km, 35km & 25km:

1) Rain Jacket (waterproof, not just wind breaker, which you may have as well);
2) Sensible Clothing for the conditions, eg. compulsory thermal base layer;
3) Charged cell phone in waterproof bag eg. Ziplock
4) Food – sarmie, fruit, energy bars – for 4 to 10 hours!
5) Water – 1.5L min. to start, hydration pack, with bladder.
6) Space Blanket & Whistle
7) Headlamp/Torch and Race Map – provided
8) Re-usable cup

Compulsory Equipment for 15km & 10km

1) Rain Jacket (waterproof, not just wind breaker, which you may have as well);
2) Sensible Clothing for the conditions;
3) Water – 1L min. to start, hydration pack, with bladder.
4) Re-usable cup

Recommended Equipment:
Beanie, Buff, Gloves. Ladies, add a couple of layers. Toes, fingers freeze. Lips go blue.

Mail Landi HERE for more info.