Vlakvark Trail Run 2026
September 19 @ 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Westvaal Isuzu Vlakvark
Entries are now open!
The Vlakvark Trail Run is held annually in the Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve, Klerksdorp, North West.
Key Details for the Vlakvark Run:
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- Location: Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve, Klerksdorp, North West.
- Upcoming Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Number Collections: @ 05:30 am at Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve
- Distances: 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km.
- Race Starting Time for all distances @ 7:00 am
- Terrain: Natural bushveld trail within the reserve.
- Medals to all finishers
- Race Shirt Order will be collected on the race at Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve
- Hydration Stations On route; carnival atmosphere with refreshments at start/finish
This race is popular for its natural scenery and often includes activities for participants in a, typically, September weekend
| Distance | Pre/Online Entries
Closes on 18 September 2026 @10am |
Late/Line Entries |
| 5km | R70 | R100 |
| 10km | R160 | R200 |
| 21km | R200 | R250 |
🎟️ Entry & Spectator Information
All athletes who register for the Vlakvark Run are automatically covered for the Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve entrance fee as part of their race entry.
Spectators and supporters who are not registered participants and wish to attend the event on the day will be required to pay a R40 entrance fee per person at the Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve main gate.
🏃 Registered Athletes: Faan Meintjies entrance included in race entry fee
👨👩👧 Spectators & Supporters: R40 entrance fee payable at the main gate on the day