Rosendal Fire & Ice Social Trail Run Weekend

FIRE & ICE TRAIL WEEKEND - ROSENDAL

21 to 23 August 2026

Picture this: crisp winter air in your lungs, winter grass under your shoes, quiet Rosendal hills and mountains waking up slowly with you. You head out for a relaxed trail run in the cold – not chasing times, just soaking up the stillness, the views, the burn in your legs.
And because winter mornings are made for sleeping in, we do things differently here in Rosendal. No pre-dawn alarms or freezing start lines. On both days, the runs only start at 09:30 allowing proper lazy winter mornings with coffee in bed, slow starts, hearty breakfast and sunshine warming up the trails before you head out. And then after the run, you come back to the good stuff.
Hot showers. Fires crackling. Red wine in hand. Thick socks. Warm accommodation. Long, lazy meals. Laughter with people who also chose to be here for the simple joy of moving in beautiful places and then slowing all the way down.
Fire & Ice in Rosendal isn’t about racing or medals. It’s about the contrast: cold trails by day, warm and cozy togetherness by night. A winter weekend to reset, breathe deeper, run a little, and then sink into comfort, conversation and fireside stories.

Where: Rosendal Country Retreat, Rosendal, Eastern Free state

Entry Fee (all inclusive):

R3950 per person sharing

R4950 per person NOT sharing

R3700 per non-runner/supporter/spouse sharing

Included in the entry fee:

• Running on trails and paths around Rosendal

• 5km/ 10km / 15km route options on Day 1 and 5km on Day 2

• 2 Nights luxury accommodation at the Rosendal Country Retreat

• 5 Mouth-watering meals from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast.

• Event specific, high quality t-shirt

Friday, 21 August 2026
14h00 to 19h00 - Accommodation check-in at The Rosendal Country Retreat
17h00 to19h00 - Registrations and goodie bag collection at The Rosendal Country Retreat
19h00 - Delicious dinner in the lounge in front of the fireplace

Saturday, 22 August 2026
7h30 to 8h30 - Breakfast at Potluck
9h30 - Start of run/walk
12h00 - Brunch/Lunch at Yollas
14h00 - 19h00 - lazing around
19h00 - Another delicious dinner at The Rosendal Country Retreat

Sunday, 22 March
7h30 to 8h30 - Buffet breakfast at The Rosendal Country Retreat

9h00 - Start of run/ride