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Onsite Events
JAN HARMSGAT MTB & TRAIL RUN FESTIVAL - 2 DAY STAGE RACE
12-13 June 2021
If you planned to join us in 2020 at the end of March for our inaugural JHG MTB and Trail Run Festival, then you will be glad to hear that this event will now take place on the 12th and 13th of June 2021.
Just a 2-hour drive outside of Cape Town on the R60 highway, off the N2, as you head into the Garden Route you’ll find this gem of a historic farm, Jan Harmsgat.
Just across the road, lies the 680-hectare working farm with hand-picked cultivars that make the single-block JHG Wines.
The tranquil country setting that surrounds all of Jan Harmsgat offers guests the peace to revitalize their spirit.
Jan Harsmgat is also known for its child-friendly facilities.
Mardouw Olive Estate is a neighboring farm to Jan Harmsgat at the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains. Mardouw produces pure, natural extra virgin olive oils, made from hand-picked olives and same-day cold extraction of the best cultivars on the estate itself.
RACE INFO:
MTB
MTB (Day 1, 38km – Day 2, 40km) Start 07:30
·MTB Entry only for two days – R600p/p
·MTB Entry plus luxury 3x3m tent with stretcher and mattress (Sleeps 2) - R1600 p/p. All Covid protocols will be in place. Entries Closed
·Add an additional tent for two for the family – R1000
Saturday Only MTB
21km – R180 – Start 08:00
Trail Run
Long Run (Day 1, 21km – Day 2, 20km) Start 08:15
·Run Entry only for two days – R600p/p
·Run Entry plus luxury 3x3m tent with stretcher and mattress (Sleeps 2) - R1600 p/p. All Covid protocols will be in place. Entries Closed
·Add an additional tent for two for the family – R1000
Short Run (Day 1, 10 km – Day 2, 10km) Start 08:30
·Run Entry only for two days – R350p/p
·Run Entry plus luxury 3x3m tent with stretcher and mattress (Sleeps 2) - R1350p/p. All Covid protocols will be in place. Entries Closed
·Add an additional tent for two for the family – R1000
Saturday Fun Run
5km – R120 p/p – Start 03:30
10km – R150 p/p – Start 08:30
21km _ R200p/p - Start 8:15
MEDALS TO ALL FINISHERS!
Stage Info:
Registration – Friday, 11 June 2021 – From 14h00- 19h00
Day 1 – Saturday, 12 June 2021 – MTB Start 07:30 & Trail Run Start 08:15
You will start at the Jan Harmsgat race village and wind your way through the beautiful paths on the Mardouw Olive Estate at the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains. A terrain not too technical, but challenging enough. The terrain differs from olive orchards, vineyards, crop fields to forest. Experience a day of beauty. You would wish to stay longer.
Day 2 – Sunday, 13 June 2021 – MTB Start 07:45 & Trail Run Start 8:15
You will start and finish across the road from the Jan Harmsgat race village to explore some of the 680 hectare working agriculture and game farm. An MTB route was recently built so you’ll have lots of single track through the Renosterveld.
MEALS
Shef Josh cam up with the most amazing affordable menu for the runners and riders. The Just Amy Restaurant will also be open for the entire duration of the event.
ACTIVITIES
Informative Backlands Farm Tour (Please book in advance)
Wine Tastings & Sales
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tastings & Product Sales
Craft Beer
Coffee
Pomegranates & Pomegranate Juice
ACCOMMODATION
Book tented accommodation with your run.
If you prefer to stay in the 5-star Jan Harmsgat Guest accommodation over the weekend, you can book through Jan Harmsgat directly.
+27 87 012 5356
For Race Information
For all up to date information on the event please go to the event page on the @OnsiteEvents Facebook page.
For Farm Tours and 5 star Accommodation Bookings
Please contact Jan Harmsgat directly.
All Covid regulations will be in place.
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Run Fun Long 21km | 21 km | 08:15 | R 200.00 |
| Trail Run 2 Day Stage Short plus tented accommodation ( Sleeps 2 ) SOLD OUT | 22 km Over 2 Day's | 08:30 | R 1,350.00 |
| Trail Run Fun Short | 6 km | 08:30 | R 120.00 |
| MTB 2 Day Stage (no accommodation) | 78 km Over two days | 07:30 | R 600.00 |
| MTB 2 Day Stage plus tented accommodation (Sleeps 2) SOLD OUT | 78 km Over 2 day's | 07:30 | R 1,600.00 |
| Saturday Only MTB 21km | 21 km | 08:00 | R 180.00 |
| Trail Run 2 Day Stage Long (no accommodation) | 41 km Over 2 Day's | 08:15 | R 600.00 |
| Trail Run 2 Day Stage Long plus tented accommodation ( Sleeps 2 ) SOLD OUT | 41 km Over 2 Day's | 08:15 | R 1,600.00 |
| Trail Run 2 Day Stage Short (no accommodation) | 22 km Over 2 Day's | 08:30 | R 350.00 |
| Trail Run Fun Mid 12km | 12 km | 08:30 | R 150.00 |
Event location
Jan Harmsgat, Langeberg Local Municipality
| Coordinates | -33.9454012, 20.2162724 |
| Address | Jan Harmsgat Country House R60 District Bonnievale/Drew P.O.Box 161 Swellendam 6740 |
| City | Langeberg Local Municipality |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07