Karkloof 100

Based in the magnificent Karkloof valley outside of Howick, KZN, South Africa. The Karkloof 100 caters for all levels of trail runners with a variety of distances, formats and terrain. The event is presented by KZN Trail Running, and our mission is to deliver world-class trail races in one of South Africa’s most pristine environments, while uplifting and involving the local community. In it’s 7th year of running the Karkloof 100 Miler Race has seen just over 300 finishers and now is the Premier Event of the Karkloof 100 race weekend. Inspired by the Leadville 100, the Karkloof 100 was idealised and brought to the trails with Jack Davis and Andrew Booth leading the helm. Year after year, the event has gone from strength to strength and has brought many trail runners, both locally and internationally, together. The event now calls the befitting Karkloof Country Club home as it uses the characteristic venue for its base of operations for the duration of the event. The 2023 edition will follow the same route as 2022, similar to it’s original out-and-back claim to fame! For those seeking to get an idea of what the Karkloof 100 would entail, this would be the perfect excuse to get out on trails and get first hand experience as well as to garner the opportunity to ask questions and meet your fellow runners. Each finisher of the Karkloof 100 recieves, holding true to the races inspiration, a stylised Karkloof 100 Race buckle as well as an opportunity to get their name inscribed on the peoples trophy. Date: Friday, 22 September 2023 Registration: 13:00 - 19:30 Race Start: 20:00 Standard Entry: R4 860 Entries Close 12pm, 01 September 2023 WHY RUN THE KARKLOOF 100? Get a Cool Race Garment Experience a Challenging and Exciting Route A Pacer Entry for your Buddy Well-Stocked Checkpoints Great Vibes with Friends and Family An Awesome Race Venue Great Merchandise Available Earn Your Very Own Buckle Get Inscribed on the People's Trophy Race Rules: Only official participants and their pacers, both displaying their race numbers, are allowed on the route. Race numbers and race packs must be collected at registration. The race numbers must be worn on the front at all times and must be clearly visible. Water bottles and bladders can be refilled at the Aid Stations, which are situated on average 14km – 20km apart. Water will not be handed out in sachets. All runners must carry the compulsory kit on them at all times. Each 100 Miler participant must carry a flashlight/headlamp for the night sections (plus spare batteries). Any participant found running in the dark without a working flashlight/headlamp will be withdrawn from the event. Cell phones do not count. All runners must follow the markings on the course and take direction from the marshalls. The route will be clearly marked with pink tags and reflective markers that will be clearly visible at night. Intersections will be clearly marked with directional markers to indicate which way to go. Remember it is an out and back route. If, for any reason, a participant leaves the marked route, he/she must return to the point of departure by foot. Any participant caught deliberately running off the route will be disqualified. This event is a foot race and the entire route must be traversed by foot. Walking poles may be used. All runners must ensure they are checked in and out of each checkpoint/Aid Station by having the QR code on their number scanned. Pacers are allowed. No mulling allowed. This means pacers and crew cannot carry anything for the runner between aid stations and other points where crewing (seconding) is allowed. If any emergency assistance is received between Checkpoints, this must be brought to the attention of the Checkpoint Captain at the next Checkpoint. Any form of litter or destruction of the natural habitat will result in disqualification. Nothing at all may be discarded between Checkpoints i.e. food wrappings, fruit peels, wet wipes etc. You must carry your waste to the next Checkpoint and discard it there in the bins provided. Any interference with another participant will result in disqualification. All athletes are required to start with a minimum of 1 litre of water. All COVID-19 protocols must be followed. Masks must be worn at all times in the start/finish area and at all Aid Stations. The race directors and safety teams reserve the right to remove any runner from the course for safety reasons. Crew are allowed along the route at the Aid Stations and viewing points. Crew are not allowed to enter any private land whatsoever – this will result in an immediate disqualification of the runner. Crew are not permitted in the runners only areas at the Start/Finish area and the Aid Stations – these will be demarcated. Compulsory Equipment: Please take note that the following equipment will be required for each participant and pacer for the 100, 50 Miler and Training Camp Routes: 1L Hydration Capacity (500mL for training camp) Waterproof Jacket Fully Charged Cellphone Space Blanket Headlamp Race Number (Issued at Registration) Please note that the organisers retain the right to adjust the equipment required for any of the races if extreme weather is predicted.