THE VENUE

History & Bushveld Beauty!

Base camp centres on a beautifully preserved clay-and-dung farmhouse dating to the Anglo-Boer War — one of the last of its kind still standing in the Waterberg. Expect electricity-free ambiance (a few charging points aside), a campfire burning 24/7, outdoor showers, and the kind of deep-sky darkness you only get far from city lights. Bring your own tent and food to braai — coals provided. Cold drinks on sale. Explore the farmhouse, sit on the stoep with a beer overlooking the Waterberg. An art gallery and traditional Sepedi village sit just a couple of hundred metres from base camp. Big game drives and horse riding are available nearby.

Come for the run. Stay for the stoep, the stars, and the serenity of the Bushveld

THE COURSE

Two Loops · One Wild Farm Runners alternate between two 6.7 km loops, each offering a distinct Waterberg experience — gum forest, lily-pad dam, open bushveld game tracks, and big African skies. Expect warthog, bushbuck, duiker, and spectacular sunsets

Loop 1:

Gum Forest, Stream & Dam Winds through eucalyptus, crosses a rocky seasonal stream, and skirts a beautiful lily-pad dam. Shaded, atmospheric, and alive with birdlife.

Loop 2:

Bushveld, Acacia & Game Tracks Open game tracks through classic Waterberg bushveld — acacia, vaalbos, red-grass plains. Watch for warthog, bushbuck, and duiker.

RACE FORMAT - CLASSIC BACKYARD ULTRA

Start on the Hour

• Every loop starts on the hour, every hour. Miss the start and you're out.

Odd loops: Gum Forest & Dam. Even loops: Bushveld & Acacia.

• Odd loops: Gum Forest & Dam. Even loops: Bushveld & Acacia.

Last One Standing

• The sole finisher — last to complete a loop after all others stop — wins.

LOGISTICS AND CAMP LIFE - WHAT TO EXPECT

Bring Your Own Tent

• Camp on the farm grounds beneath Waterberg skies. Proper bush camp — bring everything you need.

Braai & Campfire

• Bring your own food to braai. Coals provided. Communal campfire burns 24/7.

Outdoor Showers 

• Simple outdoor showers on the farm — refreshing after a night loop on red soil.

Off-Grid (Mostly)

• No mains electricity. A few essential charging points provided for devices

ETRY AND COSTS

Estimated pricing — final amounts confirmed on registration opening. Any surplus goes toward maintaining and preserving the historic farmhouse.

Camping and Run Entry

• R1500 per person - Fri 23 - Sun 25 Oct
• 3 nights on the farm (Fri–Sun)
• Campfire and braai coals 24/7
• Outdoor showers
• Farmhouse & grounds access
• BYU race entry
• Medical & safety coverage
• Aid station support
• Route markings & sweep

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Scan the QR code in the gallery