We regret to inform you that the 2023 Heritage Trail-run has been cancelled.
The amount of damage to the coastline between Jongensfontein and Stilbaai and to the hiking trail due to the massive storm last Saturday (16 September), has been substantial and with not enough time for the necessary clean-up and to rebuild sections of the trail, we feel that it is not safe enough for runners.
PAID ENTRIES:
- Entries can be paid back OR
- If you ‘donate’ your entry fee, we will make a donation to the Jongensfontein Inwonersvereniging and to the organisation in Stilbaai who need all the assistance and funding to do the necessary rebuilding.
We are happy to announce that the 7th annual Hessequa Heritage Trail Run will be taking place this year and the date is set for Saturday, 23 September 2023.
There will again be a 2 distances: 5km and 16km.
The start of the 16km Heritage Trail Run will be in Jongensfontein at the tidal pool and the route will end at the Stilbaai Tourism Bureau at the Palinggat Homestead while the 5km Mini Trail will start at the Skulpiesbaai parking area (at the ancient fish traps) along the same route.
For information, contact Elza at 082 458 8517.
HESSEQUA HERITAGE TRAIL RUN (16KM)
The Hessequa area and Stilbaai specifically has many interesting heritage and historical sites and there is no better way than to celebrate Heritage Day than to participate in the Heritage Trail-run where you will pass a few very interesting places.
This 16km Trail Run traditionally starts in Jongensfontein – you can get to the start on your own steam or take the one-way shuttle from Stilbaai to Jongensfontein. The route takes runners along the beautiful coast line and past various historical places – like ancient fish traps at Skulpiesbaai; the ‘Wafra’ tok (the fishing boat with a sad story – look out for it at the NSRI building at the harbour); various monuments as well as some of the oldest beach houses. It finishes ini Stilbaai at the Stilbaai Tourism Bureau situated in the Palinggat Homestead that is also part of Stilbaai’s history.
Visit our Facebook page for information and photos about the ROUTE (maps below).
MORE INFORMATION
► How to enter and register:
– Enter ONLINE here – online entry form below.
Please note the following regarding ONLINE ENTRIES:
- You will receive an e-mail / sms / WhatsApp confirmation from the organisers if your entry has been received and processed successfully.
- When entering 2 or more people, please close the form and open the form between entries.
– OR Enter and do registration on Friday (22 Sept. 2023) from 14:00 – 17:00 at Stilbaai Tourism (Find it here: GPS)
– OR Enter and do registration on Saturday morning (23 Sept. 2023) from 6:30 to 8:00 at Laerskool Bertie Barnard (Address: 5 Uitsig Street, Stilbaai – Find it here: GPS)
PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO ENTER AND DO REGISTRATION FOR THE RACE BEFORE THE START. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE STARTING POINTS ON RACE DAY!
📌 Entry fee: R150
(Please see banking details for EFT payments below.)
📌 You will receive a race number from us at Registration that you will have to wear on Saturday (23 Sept. 2023)
📌 Start time for the race: 8:30am
📌 Start venue: Jongensfontein at the tidal pool.
📌 Distance: 16 kilometres
📌 Finish venue: Stilbaai Tourism (Langenhoven Street)
📌 Shuttle service: Shuttles (buses) will leave for Jongensfontein from the Registration area at Laerskool Bertie Barnard at 7:45 and 8:10. If you miss the shuttle(s), you will have to make your own transport arrangements. (There will be no return shuttles from Jongensfontein back to Stilbaai)
📌 Vehicles can be parked at Registration at Laerskool Bertie Barnard (5 Uitsig Street, Stilbaai). This is 300m from the finish (Stilbaai Tourism).
📌 There is NO seeding for this event as this is a social event. Participants will mass-start per distance. Race numbers will be allocated in sequence of entries received at registration.
📌 Cut-off time: There will be NO cut-off time as we would like all starters to be able to complete the full distance.
📌 There will be a water table on the route (at 11km mark for the 16km event that will also be the start of the 5km and halfway on the 5km). Please take your own water and supplements.
📌 There will be ‘sweepers’ behind the last runner and there will be medical assistance.
📌 All finishers will receive a unique medal.
📌 Please return your race number at the finish.
HESSEQUA HERITAGE MINI-TRAIL (5KM)
There will also be a shorter Mini Trail of 5km that will start at the Skulpiesbaai parking area and will also finish at the Stilbaai Tourism Bureau. This route will be just as scenic and the fun at the end, will be worth it.
► How to enter and register:
– Enter ONLINE here – online entry form below.
Please note the following regarding ONLINE ENTRIES:
- You will receive an e-mail / sms / WhatsApp confirmation from the organisers if your entry has been received and processed successfully.
- When entering 2 or more people, please close the form and open the form between entries.
– OR Enter and do registration on Friday (22 Sept. 2023) from 14:00 – 17:00 at Stilbaai Tourism (Find it here: GPS)
– OR Enter and do registration on Saturday morning (23 Sept. 2023) from 6:30 to 8:00 at Laerskool Bertie Barnard (Address: 5 Uitsig Street, Stilbaai – Find it here: GPS)
PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO ENTER AND DO REGISTRATION FOR THE RACE BEFORE THE START. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE STARTING POINTS ON RACE DAY!
📌 Entry fee: R50
(Please see banking details for EFT payments below.)
📌 You will receive a race number at Registration that you have to wear on Saturday (23 Sept. 2023)
📌 Start time: 9:00
📌 Start venue: At the parking area at the Skulpiesbaai Beach (at the fish traps) – (GPS)
📌 Distance: 5 kilometres
📌 Finish venue: Stilbaai Tourism (Langenhoven Street)
📌 There is NO seeding for this event as this is a social event. Participants will mass-start per distance. Race numbers will be allocated.
📌 Shuttle service: Shuttle (buses) will leave for Skulpiesbaai from the parking area at Bertie Barnard Laerskool (5 Uitsig Street) at 8:15 and 8:40. If you miss the shuttle, you will have to make your own transport arrangements. (There will be no shuttles back from the starting point at Skulpiesbaai to the finish venue.)
📌 Vehicles can be parked at Registration at Laerskool Bertie Barnard (5 Uitsig Street, Stilbaai). This is 300m from the finish (at Stilbaai Tourism) and an easy walk.
📌 Cut-off time: There will be NO cut-off time as we would like all starters to be able to complete the full distance.
📌 There will be ‘sweepers’ behind the last runner and there will be medical assistance.
📌 There will NOT be a water table on the route. Participants have to take their own water.
📌 Medals for all finishers.
📌 Please return your race number at the finish.
Banking Details for EFT payments
Bank – ABSA
Account Name – DirtRacing Promotions
Account No – 4078123133
Reference: Please use your name and surname as reference
Visit our Facebook page for information and photos about the ROUTE – maps below
Contact us for information: Elza – 082 458 8517
