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This is something special…..the opportunity to run in Africa’s oldest game reserve, iMfolozi. For the first time ever, a trail run will be held in a Big 5 Game Reserve, and you have the chance to be a part of what is set to be one of the best combinations of trail running, bushveld and entertainment.

ETHOS:
The Ethos of this event is to gather a group of like-minded trail enthusiasts in order to experience Africa’s Oldest Game Reserve on foot, in an event that is totally unique. It is not about the run and how fast you can do it, but about spending a weekend in a reserve that has stood the test of time, that is the centre of the world’s Southern White Rhino gene pool. The event is focused on raising much needed funds for the iMfolozi Game Reserve.

SAFETY:
Safety is our priority, and we have a full safety and medical setup in place. Being in a game reserve, means there are obvious risks which you adopt as an entrant, but we will have a large number of armed rangers, EKZNW staff & Honorary Officers strategically located on the route for your safety. A similar safety plan is adopted during the MTB event that has taken place in the reserve for over 10 years. Each entrant will be required to sign a full indemnity on entry.

FUN RAISING:
As part of your entry process, you will be required to enter in a predicted time that you will take to complete the two days (in minutes). This time is not to see how fast you can run, but will be used for you to get pledges from family, supporters, friends and company’s in order to help raise additional funds for the reserve. Pledges will be based on a monetary value and full details of this process will be sent closer to the time. Our aim is to raise R100 000 in pledges through our participants and their networks, and we will have a number of prizes up for grabs for those who manage to raise the most for the Reserve. Each entrant is kindly requested to raise a minimum of R500 each through friends, businesses and networks to donate to the Reserve.

ENTRY FEE & What it includes:
The event costs R3205pp* (excludes bank charge of 3.8%) and you need to enter as a pair (safety in numbers of course). This entry fee includes:

• Park entry & conservation fees for 2 days, including your vehicle.
• 6 meals (from Friday dinner through to Sunday lunch).
• 24hr Snack Table
• Sundowners on Saturday afternoon at a secret location
• Quality event garment
• Race Village setup

Please note that your entry fee DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATION. For more information about the accommodation options available, please click on the Accommodation Tab on this website.

Entries will open on 5th February at 10h00 for all 2023 participants and on 9thFebruary to the general public. Entries are LIMITED TO 300 RUNNERS ONLY.

If you don’t have a partner to enter, please email info@imfolozioutrun.co.za for a special request to partake solo, or with another group.

RACE VILLAGE:
The race village, as well as the temporary camping spot, will be located close to the Centenary Centre in the Eastern section of the reserve.  All meals will be served from here, and all activities will take place at this venue as well, including registration, entertainment, massages, evening prize giving and the registration/briefing sessions.  It is also the finish location of each of the days of the trail run.”

REFUND POLICY:

Should the event be cancelled due to government imposed regulations, then all entries shall receive a 90% refund on the entry fee.  The bank and online fee is unfortunately non-refundable.  Should the event be cancelled for any other reason other than negligence on behalf of the organisers, or should a runner not be able to make the event for whatever reason, including illness, then the following refund policy will be applied:

• More than 90 Days         –             80% refund
• 60-90 Days                       –             50% refund
• 30-60 Days                       –             30% refund
• 0-30 Days                         –             10% refund

SUPPORTERS:
Supporters are welcome at the event, even though there will be very limited viewing of the runners during each day due to the remoteness of the route itself. Supporters can enjoy game drives and other activities that the reserve has to offer while waiting for your runners to come in, as well as the event offerings outside of the run itself.

Supporters who wish to purchase the meal package can do so at a cost of R1065. This price includes your park entry fees, 6 meals and the Sundowners Tour on Saturday afternoon. Kids U12 pay R425. Supporters packages need to be booked for and paid online. The cost excludes the 3.8% bank charge.

Supporters who don’t wish to purchase the supporters package will not be able to take meals, and will need to pay normal park and conservation gate fees on arrival.