RACE | START TIME | Price | |
Stagger Trail 38km (ST38) | 05:30 | Pre Entry | ZAR 430.00 |
Stagger Trail 21km (ST21) | 06:30 | Pre Entry | ZAR 360.00 |
Merchandise Purchases ONLY | 05:30 | Pre Entry | ZAR 0.00 |
The ST38 has a fast open start down to the Mkomazana Waterfall before runners enter the trail on which they will spend 95% of their run.
An undulating section of 5km leads them into the mouth of the Gxalingenwa Gorge where they will climb steadily for the next 4km before joining the Giant’s Cup Trail for a brief section. A fast, flat leg along the Stromness Ridge is followed by the short steep descent back down to the Waterfall after which the big climb of the day looms ahead. The steepest part of the climb is the first 2km after which it undulates steadily upward for the next 5km eventually topping out onto the Khanti Ridge where the views and vistas of the Southern Drakensberg are unparalleled.
It’s then straight into the switchbacks which plunge down for 3km onto the Sani Pass Road where the runners will rub shoulders for a brief section with the roadies before turning off into the Giant’s Cup Trail. After 4km on the legendary Giant’s Cup Trail it’s the fast and technical descent down the magnificent Gxalingenwa before crossing under the road and onto the Golf Course to the finish.
Total VERTICAL GAIN: 1,580 m
The ST21 has a fast open start down to the Mkomazana Waterfall before runners enter the trail on which they will spend 95% of their run.
After 2km it’s straight into the major climb of the day. The steepest part of the climb is the first 2km after which it undulates steadily upward for the next 5km eventually topping out onto the Khanti Ridge where the views and vistas of the Southern Drakensberg are unparalleled.
It’s then straight into the switchbacks which plunge down for 3km onto the Sani Pass Road where the runners will rub shoulders for a brief section with the roadies before turning off into the Giant’s Cup Trail. After 4km on the legendary Giant’s Cup Trail it’s the fast and technical descent down the magnificent Gxalingenwa before crossing under the road and onto the Golf Course to the finish.
Total VERTICAL GAIN: 980 m
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All entrants must bring a weather proof running jacket to the race as in the event that conditions are cold and wet these jackets will be made a compulsory item.
Conservation is a subject close to the heart of Running Man Adventures and as a result we take our environmental footprint very seriously. In light of this Stagger Trail will be a ‘cup free’ event and all runners will be required to carry their own cup or bottle for use on the trail and at the water tables.
Please ensure that you bring your own cup or bottle to the event.
Refunds are organised via ROAG. The closing date for refunds is Friday 5th November at 5pm. No refunds processed after that as Apparel, Medals, Race Numbers etc. will have been ordered. The only exception will be if a refund is medically related. If you qualify for a race refund then you will be refunded 80% of the entry fee. Apparel wil be refunded at full price, less 5% ROAG admin fee.
To request a cancellation please contact ROAG on +27 79 392 2010 or by email at [email protected]
You are NOT allowed to sell your entry to someone else. If you do the entry will be null and void.
Proof of ID will be required at registration.
Entry fees DO NOT include any apparel. Event apparel can be ordered and paid for at time of entry.
All entrants will have a timing chip on their Sani Stagger Race number which must not be covered / pinned through.
The minimum age limits are 16-years for the 21km race and 18-years and older for the 38km race (on the day of the event).
All entrants are to PERSONALLY collect their registration numbers, timing chips at the registration venue (Underberg Country Club)
Registration packs will not be handed over to any third party. Registration packs are for athletes who have come to registration ONLY. Anyone withdrawing from the race and does NOT intend running will NOT receive the registration pack. We remind you that entries are neither refundable NOR transferable.
All entrants participate at their own risk and organisers and sponsors will not be responsible for any loss or injury incurred during or as a result of the race. The organisers and sponsors will not be responsible for any property lost or damaged on the course or in the changing area.
If you need medical assistance, advise the helpers at a water table who will contact race control. All entrants must be medically fit and participate at their own risk.
All medical / paramedic costs are for the entrants own account. The organisers will not pay these nor be responsible for the costs. All entrants will be personally required to sign an indemnity at registration. These may not be signed by a 3rd party.
Refreshment tables will be provided along the route with water and coke (some also food) at approximately 3km intervals. No seconding whatsoever is permitted and you may be disqualified.
This is a World Heritage Site and we ask you to use refuse bins for your used cups etc. Please take care of our beautiful site. DO NOT LITTER. You will be disqualified for littering.
Prize giving subject to Covid Regulations. Details TBC.
Lunches, light snacks and drinks will be on sale at the Premier Resort Sani Pass. You are NOT allowed to bring your own food and drinks into the hotel grounds.
There will be no refund of entry fee nor any other costs should the race have to be cancelled for any reason beyond the organisers control e.g. severe weather conditions.
How to order merchandise
1) Log into the ROAG website (see "Login to ROAG" button at the top of this page) using your five-digit ROAG number (or your email address) and your password (or your ID number).
2) Go to the entry site for the event you have entered at the Sani Stagger:
For both trail runs
For the 42.2km
For the 21.1km
3) Select “Merchandise Purchases Only”
4) Click the “CONFIRM RACE” button
5) Choose what merchandise you want to purchase
6) Select the quantity and click “CONFIRM”
7) Click “CONFIRM EXTRA PURCHASES”
8) Click the tickbox for the Indemnity Form and click “Submit”
9) You can enter other events on ROAG or click “Checkout and Pay” and proceed to the payment portal
10) Check your details are correct and you will have to click the tickbox for the Race Indemnity, Rules & Regulations and then choose to either pay via “Credit Card or Instant EFT” or “Bank Transfer”
11) Follow the payment instructions
12) If you opted to pay by Bank Transfer please ensure the proof of payment is sent to [email protected]
13) Your merchandise will be available for collection at race registration