The Crossways Challenge

If you’re looking for well manicured trails with a little something extra then you’re at the right place.

Big O Sports presents our first ULTRA. Other distances are included to bring a day to Port Elizabeth to accommodate all levels of athletes. Select one of the various distances to suite your fitness and come to test yourself!

3Rivers Trails never disappoints from 6ks to 50+, you will always be blown away by its beauty. Click on your distance below to find out more.

Pre entries for this event will close at 12:00 on the 28th of September. No refunds allowed.

DISTANCE AND COST
6km – R150
10km – R200
15km – R250
33km – R1 650 includes camping for 2 nights (Limited to 50 slots)
60km – R2 300 includes camping for 2 nights (Limited to 25 slots)
Camping for the 33km and 60km – We will supply Tents as well as Mattresses for each person.
EVENT SCHEDULE
60KM
There are 25 slots available for the more advanced athletes. A few things to keep in mind before booking this slot:

We recommend at least 1 successful marathon in the last 2 months before attempting this.
Trail Shoes, hydration pack, head light, first aid kit, nutrition and a sense of humor is a MUST!
Unique and exciting memorabilia for all finishers.
R2 300.00 includes MTO Forestry, Trail Fee, Medal, Camping, Goodie Bag and an epic overall experience.
Cut offs:
39km – 12:00
47km – 14:00


Registration 04:00 – 04:45
Trail Briefing 4:45
Start 5:00
Prize Giving 15:00

33KM
This distance is for the adventurous at heart. There are only 50 slots available. A few things to keep in mind before booking this slot:

We recommend at least 1 successful half marathon in the last 2 months before attempting this.
Trail Shoes, hydration pack, nutrition and a sense of humor is a MUST!
Unique and exciting memorabilia for all finishers.
R1 650.00 includes MTO Forestry, Trail Fee, Medal, Camping, Goodie Bag and an epic overall experience.
Cut offs:
12km – 12:00
20km – 14:00

Registration 06:00 – 06:45
Trail Briefing 6:45
Start 7:00
Prize Giving 13:00

6KM, 10KM, 15KM
We cater for all distances. Camping available at R450 per person (includes a tent and mattress) for Saturday Night only.

6km – R150
10km – R200
15km – R250
Pre entries to the 6km, 10km and 15km distances will close at at 12:00 on the 30th of September 2022.

Registration and Late Entries 06:30 till 10min before briefing
Race Briefing 10min before start time
15km Start 07:30
10km Start 08:20
6km Start 08:40
Prize Giving 10:45 (if last finisher is in before that we will start prize giving earlier)

Camping:
Part of the 33km and 60km entry includes compulsory camping on the Friday and Saturday Night. Each participant will receive a Tent and Mattress, it is important that you bring your own bedding and additional lighting for inside your tent.

We do not want people to spend time in the tents unless they need rest. We will have a dedicated Race Village filled with a cash bar as well as various food vendors from whom you will be able to purchase Food and Drinks.

We are planning to have an after party Saturday night to celebrate and enjoy the days achievements. Saturday Nights camping is open to the public and everyone will be welcome. It is however IMPORTANT that you book your tent in advance as we need to pre-book these.

Race Village Schedule:
Friday:
Registration 33km and 60km ONLY – 15:00
Bon Fire and welcoming – 18:30
Race Village Lights Out – 22:00

Saturday:
Normal Race Day Schedule
Live Music from 11:30
Bon Fire and After Party 18:00
Lights Out – Sunrise

Sunday:
Shake Out run 07:00
Prize Giving 08:45