Melville Koppies 10 km Trail Run

This is a self-navigation race that tests your ability to navigate and handle technical trail terrain at your top speed. There is no set start time either; it's you against the clock, and you can choose when to start. Read on for full details:

1. As soon as you've bought your tickets, you'll receive the route details and GPX via email.

2. Load this onto your watch and/or download it on the Outdooractive app on your phone.

3. On race day, arrive and park at Fingers Crossed Coffee Shop and collect a wristband from the café counter - you will need this band to enter Melville Koppies Nature Reserve (MKNR) en route. As this is a self-navigation, virtual race and MKNR is only open from 07:30 until 11:30, we recommend arriving at Fingers Crossed between 07:00 and 08:00, or by 09:30 at the latest.

4. There is no official start time, so you can start when you're ready at Fingers Crossed. Factor in that MKNR only opens at 07:00 and is 3 km from Fingers Crossed. You'll end Fingers Crossed.

5. For your attempt to be officially recognised, ensure you record your run with your phone or watch and upload it to Strava (your activity must be made public on Strava to be accounted for). NB: If you navigate the route incorrectly, your time will not be officially registered.

6. When you return from your epic run, have stopped recording it and uploaded it to Strava, go to the counter at Fingers Crossed and claim your free hot beverage and goodie bag.

7. On the evening of Sunday, 20 September, on Instagram, we will announce the fastest male, fastest female and lucky draw winner, as well as the amount of funds raised for Friends of Melville Koppies.
   

⚠️ READ THIS: Important note on race format

• There are no route markers or marshals on the route, so you absolutely need the route saved on your watch and/or phone to navigate it. We recommend using Outdooractive to follow the route on your phone.

• You must wear your wristband for the entire duration of your run, as you will need to present it to enter Melville Koppies Nature Reserve; otherwise, you will have to pay to enter the reserve.

• Ensure you are adequately prepared with the necessary gear, snacks and hydration. There is no official on-site support or dedicated emergency response provided by the organisers.

• Your ticket only covers one entry into the reserve on the day you choose to compete. If you wish to attempt the segment on multiple days, you will need to buy additional tickets.

• Regrettably, dogs are NOT allowed in Melville Koppies Nature Reserve.

• Emergency contact at Melville Koppies: Jenny 072 348 0578. For all other emergencies or queries, contact Alex: 072 014 4668.

• Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

View and download the interactive route on Outdooractive.

Parking is available at Fingers Crossed.

Prizes

The following prizes are awarded for the Fastest Lady, Fastest Man and one Lucky Draw participant:

☕️ 1 kg Fingers Crossed Coffee Beans

🎟️ 50%-off Trail Fund Project event voucher

To qualify for prizes, ensure that you:

1. Buy a ticket.

2. Join the Forge Strava Club.

3. Complete the segment on your chosen race day.
   

Leaderboard

Track your ranking on our leaderboard page, which is updated after each race day. You can also view your ranking in the segment details on Strava, which will be live in September.