SOX 3 Day Trail Run 2026

SOX Trail Run is known as the most diverse 3-day trail run in South Africa and takes place in the Garden Route

You will run on pristine hiking trails in the mountain on day one, experience the tranquility of our lush, indigenous forest on day two and end off, with day three, along the stunning coastline of the Garden Route.

DATE : Friday, 7 August 2026 - Sunday 9 August 2026    VENUE :  Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness, Western Cape

DISTANCE OPTIONS 

SOX Full

• Day 1: 25km Mountain Stage  single track, in the Outeniqua Mountains
• Day 2: 25km  Forest Stage in Knysna
• Day 3: 16km Coastal Stage in Wilderness

SOX Sport (the same experience with less the distance)

• Day 1: 13km Mountain Stage  single track, in the Outeniqua mountains
• Day 2: 15km Forest Stage in Knysna
• Day 3: 12km Coastal Stage in Wilderness

 Please note : At the discretion of Event Organiser and Route Director, routes can be changed at any time due to safety reason.

ENTRY FEE INFORMATION

Payment Plan available:

20% Deposit, followed by 4 equal installments.  Please note that first payment is not refundable.

SOX Full and SOX Sport, included in the entry fee:

• 3-day challenge in the unspoilt beauty of the Garden Route. Each day’s route will be unique in that Day 1 will take competitors on a challenging route in the Outeniqua Mountains. Day 2 will be something completely different with spectacular trails through beautiful Forests. Day 3 will conclude with a run along on our spectacular coast line.
• 3 Stages of pure trail running on well-marked routes in pristine areas that are usually not accessible to runners.
• Unforgettable trail running along the scenic Outeniqua mountains and picturesque Wilderness area.
• Finisher Medal.
• Sedgefield Brewery Finishers beer every day
• Lunch at finish venue every day
• Bus transport Day 3
• Setup of Race Village which will include massages (for booking on your own account)
• Sweeper each day.
• Well stocked water tables each day.
• Sedgefield Brewery Bar where you can buy drinks.
• Lunch for sale at  race village for non-competitors each day.
• Medical & emergency services on standby.
• 24-hour security in the Race Village.
• Professional Photographers on route; slide and video shows in the evenings
• Goodie Bag with Event TShirt and Buff.

Entry Fees Excludes:

• Accommodation
• Massages
• Dinner Package (R800 per person includes 3 dinners at Race Village)
• Registration Dinner (R250 per person)
• Breakfast Package (R500 per person for 3 buffet breakfasts)
• Event Jacket
• Event Fleece
• Event Socks

Entry fees :

Additional Merchandise

• First Ascent Branded Race Jacket – R1,100.00
• First Ascent Branded Fleece - R550.00
• Event branded Wonky Tom Socks - R180.00
  
  

CUT OFF FOR ORDERS : 1 JUNE 2026

Registration and Late Entries:

Pre-entries for the event will close  25 July 2026. Late entries or entries on the day, will not be accepted. Registration for the event will take place on Thursday, 6 August 2026 from 16:00 – 21:00.  

Cancellation  / Refund Policy

• No substitutions will be accepted after 31 July 2026.  
• No refunds of  your deposit paid or entry fees unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case your entry will be transferable.
• Entries are not transferable to 2027.
• NO EXCEPTIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL).

This event will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of Safety, Act of Nature or by any reason out of our control. In this event, entry fees are NOT refundable, but will be transferable to a next event.

ACCOMMODATION

FAIRY KNOWE HOTEL (Race Village)

Fairy Knowe will be the Race Village during the event, with accommodation as follows :

Additional accommodation in Wilderness, close to Fairy Knowe Hotel :

Ebb and Flow Restcamp (SANParks)

PROGRAM

Thursday, 6 August 2026

14:00 Arrival and check in at  Fairy Knowe Hotel

16:00 Registration Desk open

19:00 Race Briefing and Welcoming

19:30 Dinner at Fairy Knowe Hotel (pre bookings only)

Friday, 7 August 2026

06:00 Breakfast 

Race Start/Finish : NMU Campus, George

08:00 Start of Day 1

11:00 onwards Light Lunch take  at  Finish Venue

12:00 Sport Massages opens at Race Village

18:00 Slide Show of Day 1

18:30 Dinner  (pre-bookings only)

Saturday, 8 August 2026

06:00 Breakfast

08:00 Start/Finish : Quinta da Montanha, Rheenendal

11:00 onwards Light Lunch at Karatara (coffee, beer and boereworsrolls for sale at Karatara)

18:00 Slideshow of Day 2

18:30 Dinner at Race Village (pre-bookings only)

Sunday, 9 August 2026

07:00 Breakfast

07:30 Bus takes runners to Start of Day 3

08:00 SOX Start

10:00 onwards Finish at Race Village

10:00 onwards Light Lunch at Race Village

11:00 Prize Giving

FANCY DRESS

Dress up in your favorite character and win one of two free entries to SOX 2027!

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