RMB Run4Rivers Trail Run

RMB Run4Rivers Trail Run event

Date: Saturday, 29 March 2025

Venue: Plaisir Wine Estate, R45 Simondium

Water is our most precious resource. And our rivers are the lifeblood upon which our environments and communities thrive. RMB Running4Rivers provides a platform to maintain and protect rivers in the Simonsberg region. Together with Banhoek Conservancy, the race enables clearing of alien vegetation and the development of new trails to ensure the natural biodiversity can thrive. The event consists of four races, represented by four icons of the Cape Fynbos, symbolic of our unique natural heritage.

RMB’s partnerships in trail running extend far beyond the athletes and races. We are invested in leveraging the growth of trail running and the power of sport to make a meaningful and lasting impact where we tread.

King Protea – 40km Relay of 4 runners

Waboom – 21km

Pincushion - 10km

Disa 5km Fun run

For the first time ever, a route will go to the top of the Simonsberg saddle at Kanonkop. This includes the King Protea and Waboom route, while the relay will then traverse around Simonsberg, stopping at Muratie and Thelema wine estates.

This unique route is only accessible for this morning event. Dress up your team to add to the fun!

After some bubbly tasting at the Plaisir frame, the Waboom runners will return to the finish via the beautiful Groot Rivier trail.

The Pincushion trail runners can also taste Plaisir bubbly at the frame with an incredible view and enjoy more fun singletrack on the farm!

Event Schedule

Registration:

Friday 28 March 17h00 to 19h00 @ Plaisir Wine Estate

Purchase Burger & wine for R150 with entry.

Saturday, 29 March from 06h00 @ Plaisir.

06:00am Registration Opens for Relay

06:45am START Relay 1st Leg

07:00am START 21Km

07:15am Shuttle for 2nd Leg Departs to La Rochelle

08:00am Shuttle for 3rd Leg Departs to Muratie

START 10Km

08:30am START 5Km

Shuttle for 4th Leg Departs to Thelema

09:30-10:00am First Runners Expected Back

11:00am Prize Giving and Lucky Draws

Distances:

King Protea - Relay Route:

The Run4Rivers King Protea is the ultimate circumnavigation of the Simonsberg

Broken up into 4 relay legs a team of 4 runners will each run an average of 10km each to complete the challenge.

You’re going to need a mountain goat, a dassie and a pair of cross-country gazelles to complete the challenge!

Total: 39.6km

1st Leg: Plaisir to La Rochelle Dam 8,5km

• Short but only climbing

2nd Leg: La Rochelle over Kanonkop to Muratie 9,1km

• Toughest section with a climb over the saddle followed by a technical footpath path descent.

3rd Leg: Muratie to Thelma 9,3km

• Undulating Cross Country section

4th Leg: Thelema to Plaisir- 12,7km

Longest leg but losing altitude all the way as you pass the Banhoek below you.

If solo running is more your thing, there are 3 distances to choose from.

The Waboom Challenge – 21km

This run follows the relay race and takes you all the way up to the northwestern Simonberg saddle, a serious ascent. In stead of following the relay, runners return via new trail back down to Plaisir.

The Pincushion - 10km

This run follows the relay to the 1st transition at La Rochelle dam so will do a fair amount of climbing before the return home.

Disa 5km fun run

Less strenuous but no less scenic is our 5km offering for those looking for a fun outing without all the elevation!

Entry Fees

Pre-entries (closes Wednesday, 26 March 2025):

Relay: 4x athletes @ R2400 per team

Shuttles to transition points and timing included.

21 km: R495**

10 km: R295**
5 km: R150 (R100 for scholars under 18)

**Timing optional

What to Expect

Refreshment stations on route and cold drinks at the finish line
Medals for all finishers
Recovery massages available post-run.
Lucky draws & give-aways (trophies to top runners)
Enjoy coffee, food and wine tasting at Plasir!

WINE SPECIALS:

Plaisir Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Case of 6 for R600,00

Normal Price is R750,00

Plaisir Estate Merlot 2020

Case of 6 for R1320,00

Normal Price is R1470,00

Entries www.dirtpass.co.za

HOW TO ENTER THE RELAY:

All entrants must have a profile on www.dirtpass.co.za to enter

2. Solo entrants can simply login and enter as per usual following the steps prompted by the system

3. Team entrants: Team captain must please log in and enter and PAY for the team entry. Once completed please return to your profile, click on my details and my teams and invite your team member! NB team member must be invited to complete the process. PLEASE NOTE: Your payment must first be confirmed in order to invite teammates. EFT takes a couple of days to reflect. Credit card payments immediate

3. Once the team member receives their invite via email they must log in or create an account and then process their own order. Select their tags, merchandise etc and pay for their additionals. You will be able to see and manage your team by logging in and selecting your team from your dashboard. If you have nothing select the checkout

4. Should you need to make changes to your teams, the team captain is able to login and delete member and invite a new member.

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Info: www.rmb.co.za