Harties Trail Experience

Harties Trail Experience · 01 August 2026

One dam.
Four wild ways around it.

Your trail-side companion for race weekend: routes, shuttles, cut-offs, compulsory gear and every essential detail in one place.

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Welcome to the loop

A celebration of trail, grit and the North West.

Unique to the Harties Trail Experience, all three shorter races join the longer 83 km challenge in 2026. Hosted by Thomas and Terence. Let's get out there and enjoy it.

Thomas & Terence

4race distances
1iconic loop
100%trail spirit

Race weekend

Know where to be.
Know when to move.

Showing registration, shuttles, starts and prize giving for the 83 km race only.

Race venue wakesVilla Paradiso ↗
83 km startVilla Paradiso ↗
First 83 km runner expectedVilla Paradiso ↗
Final 83 km runnerVilla Paradiso ↗

Pick your line

Four races.
One ancient ridge.

Select your distance for start details, route stats, cut-offs and Aid Station information.

83 kilometre Harties Loop runners on trail
HTE83KM

Ultra route

83 km of honest trail.

A full loop of the Hartbeespoort Dam through ridges, valleys and technical single-track: a big, rugged day on trail.

Ascent2,681 m
Descent2,681 m
Start04:00
Start venueVilla Paradiso
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Checkpoint timingDistances from the previous point

Leader and last expected times are operational estimates based on the supplied timing sheet, not official cut-off times.

  1. Oppiberg Aid StationFrom previous11.3 kmLeader ETA04:59Last expected06:26
  2. Blue Groove Aid StationFrom previous11.3 kmLeader ETA06:04Last expected08:53
  3. Tannie Miem's Aid StationFrom previous7.1 kmLeader ETA06:43Last expected10:26
  4. Van Gaalen Aid StationFrom previous11.3 kmLeader ETA07:45Last expected12:53
  5. Vergenoeg Water PointFrom previous6.6 kmLeader ETA08:38Last expected14:30
  6. R512 Aid StationFrom previous10.2 kmLeader ETA10:01Last expected17:00
  7. Kosmos Water PointFrom previous5.08 kmLeader ETANot suppliedLast expectedNot supplied
  8. Mount Amanzi Aid StationFrom previous7.44 kmLeader ETA11:37Last expected19:49
  9. Harties Cableway Aid StationFrom previous6.4 kmLeader ETANot suppliedLast expectedNot supplied
  10. FinishFrom previous4.34 kmLeader ETA12:46Last expected00:29 next day
Route support9 route points
  1. 11.9 kmOppiberg Aid StationAid Station
  2. 22.8 kmBlue Groove Aid StationAid Station
  3. 29.7 kmTannie Miem's Aid StationAid Station
  4. 41.0 kmVan Gaalen Aid StationAid Station + drop bag
  5. 47.6 kmVergenoegWater Point
  6. 57.8 kmR512 Aid StationAid Station
  7. 62.9 kmKosmosWater Point
  8. 70.3 kmMount Amanzi Aid StationAid Station
  9. 76.7 kmHarties Cableway Aid StationAid Station

Cut-off times

Keep moving forward.

Runners must leave each location before the listed time.

  • Van Gaalen Aid Station · 13:00
  • R512 Aid Station · 17:00
  • Mount Amanzi Aid Station · 20:00
Last finisher expected23:59

Compulsory gear

Pack it.
Check it. Run.

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Showing compulsory equipment for the 83 km race only. Random gear checks may take place.

Also recommended: trail-specific shoes, gloves and long sleeves. Emergency food must be separate from planned nutrition: three standard energy bars or equivalent.

Race rules

Wild country.
Simple rules.

Respect the mountain, the people who open it to us, and every runner sharing the trail.

01Respect the land+

All routes cross private land in the Magaliesberg Biosphere. Leave no trace, take no bottles or cups from Aid Stations, and never litter.

02Stay on route+

Follow the pink reflective markers and Harties-branded signboards. Do not take shortcuts. Yield to faster runners and tell the nearest official if you withdraw.

03Race fairly+

No performance-enhancing substances, outside assistance or pacing except where specifically permitted. Race numbers must remain visible.

04Be trail-ready+

Carry all compulsory equipment for your race. Random gear checks may happen before, during or after the event; missing items may lead to a penalty or disqualification.

05Look after each other+

Show kindness to volunteers and fellow runners. If another runner is in trouble, stop and help. Vehicles may only access designated spectator points.

06Weather & changes+

The event proceeds unless Disaster Management intervenes. Organisers may change the route or format at any time for safety.

Find your feet

Race HQ &
key locations.

Only the locations needed for your 83 km race are shown below.

01Villa Paradiso Country Manor83 km start · Race HQ · finish ↗
Villa Paradiso event venue layout showing parking, registration, bus pickup and finish areaView the full venue layout ↗
Signage

Follow pink reflective markers along the route. Key junctions are marked with Harties-branded signboards.

Shuttles

No race shuttle is required for the 83 km route.

Support levels

Water: water only. Water Point: water, Coke and sweets, with no external support. Aid Station: external support, drinks and a wider variety of food.

Parking

Use the west-side signs to reach the overflow parking area at Villa Paradiso.

Trail partner

Time on trail, powered by Suunto.

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