Anatomic CRATER TRAVERSE Trail Run

The event is organised by Koedoeslaagte Trail Park

The event is an ASA sanctioned event. Licences and day-licences are required. Day Licenses (R70) can be purchased on registration - online or on race day.

The event is organised with the support of Parys Multi-Sport Club

ANATOMIC Quartzite 2-day Run:

• Minimum age on race day: 18 years
• Early bird entry (before 7 April 2026): R780 per entry
• Pre-entry/online (before 14 May 2026): R900 per entry
• No late entries or entries on race day will be accepted

Saturday 16 May 2026. Day 1 - 17km Quartzite Run - 440m elevation
Starts and finishes at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park. Route includes; 6,5km tertiary gravel road and 10,5km along built nature trails. All climbs can be run. Sections with loose rocks and gravel. ±20% shaded. 2 x water points at Uitkykpunt

Sunday 17 May 2026. Day 2 - 12km Quartzite Run - 500m elevation.

Starts and finishes at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park. Route includes; full distance along built nature trails. All climbs can be run. Will traverse the Koedoe Mountain (1618m). Includes the remote Skilpad Trail. Sections with loose rocks and gravel. ±40% shaded. 1 x water point in Groot Nek.

ANATOMIC Granite 2-day Run:

• Minimum age on race day: 16 years
• Early bird entry (before 7 April 2026): R680 per entry
• Pre-entry/online (before 14 May 2026): R800 per entry
• No late entries or entries on race day will be accepted

Saturday 16 May 2026. Day 1 - 14km Granite Run - 273m elevation. Starts and finishes at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park. Route includes; 6,5km tertiary gravel road and 7,5km along built nature trails. This stage is not-to-technical and perfect stage for the roadie runners to shine. ±20% shaded. 2 x water points at Uitkykpunt.

Sunday 17 May 2026. Day 2 - 7km Granite Run - 310m elevation.

Starts and finishes at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park. Route includes; full distance along built nature trails. All climbs can be run. Will traverse the Witkop Mountain (1550m). Features the Happy Hiker Totem Pole. Sections with loose rocks and gravel. ±40% shaded. 1 x water point in Groot Nek.

14km ANATOMIC Lekka Run (Saturday 16 May 2026)

• Minimum age on race day: 14 years
• Pre-entry/online (before 14 May 2026): R250 per entry
• Late entry: R300 per entry 
• Late entries will be accepted on race day

14km Lekka Run - 273m elevation. Starts and finishes at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park. Route includes; 6,5km tertiary gravel road and 7,5km along built nature trails. This stage is not-to-technical and perfect stage for the roadie runners to shine. ±20% shaded. 2 x water points at Uitkykpunt.

7km ANATOMIC Lekka Run (Sunday 17 May 2026)

• Minimum age on race day: 8 years
• Pre-entry/online (before 14 May 2026): R180 per entry
• Late entry: R250 per entry 
• Late entries will be accepted on race day

7km Lekka Run - 310m elevation - Starts and finishes at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park. Route includes; full distance along built nature trails. All climbs can be run. Will traverse the Witkop Mountain (1550m). Features the Happy Hiker Totem Pole. Sections with loose rocks and gravel. ±40% shaded. 1 x water point in Groot Nek.

Registration & Number Pick-up:

• Fri 15 May 2026 – 16:00-18:00 at PARYS INFO AND TOURISM in Parys (85 Bree Street, Parys, South Africa)

• Sat 16 May 2026 – Number Pick-up and late registration for the 14km Lekka Run, 06:30-08:00 at the Koedoesaal at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park

• Sun 17 May 2026 – Number Pick-up and late registration for the 7km Lekka Run, 06:30-08:00 at the Koedoesaal at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park

Event Briefing:

• All participants must attend the pre-race briefing 10 minutes prior to the start of each race

Start & Cut-off Times Saturday:

• 16km Quartzite Run, Start time 08:15, cut-off time 11:15

• 14km Granite Run, Start time 08:30, cut-off time 11:15

• 14km Lekka Run, Start time 08:30, cut-off time 11:15

Start & Cut-off Times Sunday:

• 12km Run (Quartzite), Start time 08:15, cut-off time 11:00

• 7km Run (Granite) : Start time 08:30, cut-off time 11:00

• The 7km Lekka Run: Start time 08:30, cut-off time 11:00

Prize Giving:

• Sun 17 May at 12:00 at Koedoesaal at main venue

• The Lekka Run is a FUN, TIMED event and has no prize giving

• Lucky draw prizes will be handed out at prize giving

For Events Schedule and Prize money etc - please visit the website

Website: https://www.cratertraverse.com/

Contact organiser: 082 335 3358 (Whatsapp or call)

Accommodation: https://www.cratercycling.com/accommodation