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Date
Sun, 5 Jul 2026
Start 08:30
Verified
2026
Trail
ASA · ASWD
Houtkapper Trail Run
Organised by Knysna Marathon Club
Verified 3 Jun 2026 · Last updated 27 Jun 2026
27km Trail
15km Trail
9km Trail
Verified 3w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Houtkapper Trail Run will take place Sunday, 5 July 2026 from 08:30, at Quinta Da Montanha in Rheenendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 27km, 15km and 9km races.
This trail run offers 3 routes of varying lengths and difficulty. Taking runners through the forests made famous by Daleen Mathee (the late authoress of Circles in the forest, Fiela’s child, Moerbeibos and others), runners will pass through Krisjan-se-nek (where Daleen Mathee’s ashes were scattered), the Daleen Mathee memorial and the site of the 880 year old Yellowwood tree known as the Daleen Mathee Big Tree.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
5 Jul 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 27km Trail | Sold out | — | Trail | 08:30 | 14:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 15km Trail Run | ZAR 425 | ZAR 50 | Trail | 08:30 | 12:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 9km Trail Run | Sold out | — | Trail | 08:30 | 11:00 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Entries closed.
Entries via Entry Tickets
- Entry fee includes SanParks fees
- This year we will donate a portion of each entry to the NSRI.
No entries available on race day.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
No substitutions
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Knysna High School Sports Field
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 · 16:00–20:00
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 · 10:00–13:00
- Positive proof of ID must be shown in order to collect your race pack, NO THIRD PARTY PICK UPS ALLOWED
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Quinta Da Montanha, Rheenendal
Finish
Quinta Da Montanha, Rheenendal
Handouts
Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Parking
Parking at Quinta da Montanha
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water-points will have refreshments. All refreshments must be enjoyed at the table and no cups may be removed from the points or be carried onto the route
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
No substitutions
- Compulsory Race and Safety Briefing: 08h15
- No need to wear Club Clothing
- The trail is designed with ample overtaking opportunities before and after obstacles. Do not “race” the technical sections
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Quinta Da Montanha
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Gavin Bezuidehout
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