New name, same Big O Trail vibe – Discover the hidden wonders beyond William Moffett – the Baakens Valley has secrets waiting to be unveiled, and we have the event for you to the unexplored side of adventure!
Beyond the familiar lies a trail less traveled, a playground of excitement in the heart of the Baakens Valley.
Mark your calendars – entries open on 1 January 2026! Be part of an event that goes beyond boundaries and brings the Baakens Valley to life. Act fast because pre-entries close at 13:00 on Thursday, 26 November 2026. No refunds, just a world of adventure waiting to be explored! Join us and redefine your Baakens Valley experience.
DISTANCE AND COST
5km | R175 (Primary School Kids under 13 pay R50)
12km | R225
17km | R275
SCHEDULE
Registration and Late Entries | 06:30 till 10min before briefing
Race Briefing | 10min before start time
17km Start | 07:30
12km Start | 07:45
5km Start | 08:00
Prize Giving | 10:45 (if last finisher is in before that we will start prize giving earlier)
GENERAL
Age Categories for this event
A-Batch Under 13 (Primary School) – 5km only
C-Batch 50 and older (Masters) – 5km; 12km and 17km
No Refunds are allowed, substitutions are welcome and can be done via your Entry Ninja profile.
Pre-Entries will close at 13:00 on Thursday, 26 November 2026; late entries are welcome on Race Day from 06:30.
Please Note – Due to admin we do charge an additional R50 onto your entry fee for all late entries. Substitutions are welcome on race day at a cost of R100 per entry for late substitutions.
This event is Dog Friendly.
ROUTE PROFILES
5KM
12KM
17KM
