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The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run will celebrate its 8th anniversary in 2021. Encompassing the best trail running routes on offer in the North West Province, the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run will take in the might of the Magaliesberg and the majestic Buffelspoort Dam. Trail runners will be treated to magnificent views of the Buffelspoort Valley and terrain that is both varied and challenging. Held the day after the renowned Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic, the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run is the perfect way to close off an active weekend.
EVENT FAST FACTS
| Date | Sunday, 6 June 2021 | ||
| Venue | ATKV, Buffelspoort | ||
| Distances | |||
| Long | +/- 24km | ||
| Short | +/- 12km | ||
| Fun Run | +/- 8km | ||
| Kids Run | +/- 2,5km | ||
| Prices | |||
| Long | R350.00 | ||
| Short | R250.00 | ||
| Fun Run | R150.00 | ||
| Kids Run | R100.00 | ||
| Entries Close | Monday, 31 May 2021 | ||
REFUND POLICY
Should the 2021 Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run taking place on the 6th of June 2021 be cancelled or postponed as a result of any events beyond the event organizer’s control (i.e. due to force majeure, COVID-19 restrictions, or legislation introduced by the South African government, etc.), then the following refund policy will apply to entrants:
- Runners will be refunded 80% of their paid for entry, should the event be cancelled or postponed by Monday 31 May 2021. Alternatively, runners will be able to roll their event entry to the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run event in 2022.
- Should the event be cancelled within five (5) days of the event (i.e. from Tuesday, 01 June 2021 to Saturday, 05 June 2021), or on the day of the event, runners will not be refunded any of their paid entry fees (0%).
It must also be noted that the first 1000 runners who pay and enter automatically qualify for their event t-shirt and drawstring bag, and will receive their garment should any of the above scenarios apply.
Coming Soon
| RACE PACK COLLECTION INFORMATION | |||
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | |
| Date | Friday, 4 June 2021 | Saturday, 5 June 2021 | Sunday, 6 June 2021 |
| Venue | ATKV Buffelspoort Lapa | ATKV Buffelspoort Lapa | ATKV Buffelspoort Lapa |
| Time | 14h00 – 18h00 | 05h30-08h30 | 05h30 – 07h00 |
ENTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING
- Entrant Goodie Bag
- Drawstring Bag
- A Finisher Medal
- Event Technical T-Shirt , to the first 1,000 entrants.
EVENT T-SHIRT
SIZE CHART
Female
| S | M | L | XL | |||||||||
| Bust Circumference | 85cm | 92cm | 99cm | 106cm | ||||||||
Male
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |||||||||||
| Chest Circumference | 98cm | 106cm | 114cm | 122cm | 130cm | ||||||||||
CATEGORIES
| 24km | 12km | 8km | |||
| Junior Men | U20 | Junior Men | U20 | Junior Women | U20 |
| Junior Women | U20 | Junior Women | U20 | Junior Men | U20 |
| Open Men | 20 – 39 | Open Men | 20 – 39 | Open Women | 20+ |
| Open Women | 20 – 39 | Open Women | 20 – 39 | Open Men | 20+ |
| Veteran Men | 40 – 49 | Veteran Men | 40 – 49 | ||
| Veteran Women | 40 – 49 | Veteran Women | 40 – 49 | ||
| Master Men | 50 – 59 | Master Men | 50 – 59 | ||
| Master Women | 50 – 59 | Master Women | 50 -59 | ||
| Grand Master Men | 60+ | Grand Master Men | 60+ | ||
| Grand Master Women | 60+ | Grand Master Women | 60+ | ||
ENTRY QURIES
ACCOMMODATION
Please contact ATKV directly for bookings.
DIRECTIONS TO RACE VENUE
GPS coordinates:25º45’46.2″ S / 27º29’26.8″ E
Click here for more info on Buffelspoort ATKV
From Pretoria
Take either the R104, N4, R513 or R566(Through Rosslyn) in a western direction to reach either the N4 or the R104 (R514 over the dam wall) towards Rustenburg. On the N4 you will find the turnoff to Buffelspoort to the left opposite the turnoff to Marikana (about 7-10 km west of the first Mooinooi/Marikana off-ramp). The connecting road between the N4 and the R104 makes a T-junction with the R104 at a Caltex filling station. Turn right at the stop sign. The main entrance to the resort is on the left hand side of the R104 about 200m from the T-junction.
From the West through Rustenburg
Follow any roads towards Rustenburg. In Rustenburg, drive in a eastern direction towards Pretoria on the N4. You will pass through the town of Kroondal 10km east of Rustenburg. About 20km from Kroondal you will find the off-ramp to Buffelspoort and Marikana to the left. Turn right on top of the bridge toward Buffelspoort from the N4. The connecting road between the N4 and the R104 makes a T-junction with the R104 at the Caltex filling station. Turn right at the stop sign. The main entrance to the resort is on the left hand side of the R104 about 200m from the T-junction.
From the North through Brits
Drive though Brits in a southern direction towards Schoemansville/Meerhof. At the 4way crossing with the R513, turn right towards Rustenburg and the N4. Follow this road to the next4way crossing and turn left following the Rustenburg /N4 signs. You will turn off right onto the N4 about 500m from the 4way stop. On the N4 you will find the turnoff to Buffelspoort to the left opposite the turnoff to Marikana (about 7-10 km west of the first Mooinooi/Marikana off-ramp). The connecting road between the N4 and the R104 makes a T-junction with the R104 at a Caltex filling station. Turn right at the stop sign. The main entrance to the resort is on the left hand side of the R104 about 200m from the T-junction.
