The K-Way Cape Leopard Trust Trail Run 2016
Sat Oct 22, 07:00 - Sat Oct 22, 13:00
Cascade Country Manor
ABOUT
The Cape Leopard Trust, together with K-Way and Cascade Country Manor hotel & spa in Paarl is again hosting a fun filled, well planned trail run. The trail makes it's way around the luxurious Cascade Country Manor property which has a magnificent cascading waterfall and is surrounded by a 100 year-old olive grove as well as indigenous Buchu plantation. It is set in the picturesque heart of the Paarl Winelands with a backdrop of the majestic Klein Drakensburg Mountains, so runners can enjoy a wonderful eventful day out with the whole family.Participants can look forward to another fun-filled day which will include race prizes, a photo competition, decadent goodie bags as well as delicious food to buy on site. The attractive venue set in the Paarl countryside provides a wonderful backdrop for families, friends, spectators and runners to make a wonderful memorable day of it. Enjoy the morning run, followed by picnics and champagne on the rambling lawns alongside the pool at the hotel. Food and drinks will be on sale.
This years’ competition will have an added element of intrigue and excitement, with participants keeping an eye out for the hidden image of a leopard on the 4km trail. To qualify to win, entrants must take a selfie in front of the hidden leopard image and share it on social media to stand a chance to be ‘in the running’ for a highly sought after Cape Leopard Trust cuddly mascot. Prize giving is at 11am.
Entry pricing structure:
25 km [start time 8am, estimate run time 2-3hrs], 14 km [8:30am 2hrs] , 4 km [9am 45 minutes]
Pre Registration: R250, R190, R80 [At select Cape Union Stores]
Registration on the day: R300, R240, R120 [Come an hour earlier please]
There will be prizes for all of the following categories and more:
Children under 12 boys and girls
Children 12 to 17 boys and girls
Adults: men and women
The Cape Leopard Trust was established in 2004 as an active predator conservation working group in the Cape using scientific research as a practical tool to facilitate conservation, particularly in finding solutions to human-wildlife conflict and inspiring a greater interest in the environment through an interactive and dynamic environmental education legacy programme. Since its inception, the Trust has evolved as an authority on leopard conservation in the Cape, and one of the leading authorities in South Africa. www.capeleopard.org.za
The luxurious charming 4-star Cascade Manor hotel & spa comprises fifteen rooms, one with universal access, and offers a stunning location for special occasions and conferences ensuring an intimate and peaceful stay in the fair Cape. www.cascademanor.co.za
For more information on the event, please contact: Rachel Smith 0741666205 [email protected] or [email protected]