Entry Options 2021

Entries will open in this order, see explanation for phases.

 

PHASE 1

Opens 8 December @10am

PHASE 2

Opens 10 December @10am

PHASE 3

Opens 14 December @10am

PHASE 4

Opens 17 December @10am

PHASE 5

If any entries are available

Otter Entry Process in 5 Phases

A maximum of only 500 entries are available for both events. A total of 200 entries each for the Otter Challenge and the Otter Race. Entries are open in the following 5 phases in date order:

PHASE 1: Priority List Registration and Premium Entries Open

Entries limited to 50 per event are kept aside for athletes to register the Priority List. > more detail
Premium entries open to Public. > more detail

PHASE 2: Past Participants Entries

Entries for all 2020 Otter athletes. Follow the normal entry process with your activation code (ID number) 

PHASE 3: Priority List Entries

Entries open to persons registered on the Priority List (Phase 1) on a first-come-first-served basis. Persons registered on the Priority List that do not enter on request during Phase 3 will automatically be placed on the waiting list. 

PHASE 4: Public Entries

Entries, if any available, will be opened to public on a first-come-first-served basis. Persons not successful in entering during Phase 4 should register on the waiting list for Phase 5.

PHASE 5: Waiting List Entries

If entries become available, persons on the waiting list will be invited to enter the race on a first come first serve basis.  > more detail

Otter Classic - Race 
(9 hour cut-off)
R5,700 - Standard Entry

SOLD OUT
Waiting List Open

Otter Classic - Challenge 
(11 Hour cut-off)
R5,700 - Standard Entry

SOLD OUT
Waiting List Open

Otter Entry

Entry Package includes:

  1. Otter African Trail Run including SAN Parks permit and Conservation Fees* (Due to the foreigners conservation fee R262 will be added to non-SA passports)
  2. Otter prologue
  3. Shuttle to the start
  4. Munchie Point @ halfway mark
  5. After race – finish line buffet lunch
  6. Award ceremony and dinner
  7. Event garment or item and goodie bag
  8. Race medal

 

Limited field

A cap of 200 entries are presented for each event. An additional 50 entries per event are kept aside to be released for the priority list. (Total 500 entries for both events)

Otter Classic - Race 
(9 hour cut-off)
R8,145 - Premium Entry
Includes donation to the event supported charities.

SOLD OUT

Otter Classic -  Challenge 
(11 hour cut-off)
R8,145 - Premium Entry
Includes donation to the event supported charities.

SOLD OUT

Otter Premium Entry

Includes the Standard Race Package benefits plus the following:

  1. Automatic entry to the Otter Trail Run 2021
  2. Priority registration and prologue (no queues)
  3. Reserved premium seats at briefings and prize giving ceremony
  4. All meals included (pre-race dinner, pre-race breakfast box, finish line after-race lunch, awards dinner)
  5. Race shirt – official race shirt that can be worn with the Otter bib
  6. Otter premium goodie bag
  7. Complimentary massage
  8. Complimentary drink at registration and on race day
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Otter Charity Donations

Upon entry you may select to donate to our Otter Supported Charities or towards an Angel entry.

ANGEL ENTRY FUND DONATION

It is no secret that much of Africa’s immense sporting potential is trapped by circumstances. Participating in the gala events remains beyond the means of some of our countries most deserving trail runners. Enabling the dream of a worthy athlete of participating in the Grail of Trail can one of the most rewarding aspect to one’s own Otter Run journey. The Angel Entry Fund Donation makes it possible. 

Donations of any amount are hugely appreciated. Available from as little as R 100 up to the generosity of a full entry + accommodation and meals at R 7400

The following benefits for the underprivileged athlete:

  1. All the standard race package benefits included
  2. All meals included (pre-race dinner, pre-race breakfast box, finish line after-race lunch, awards dinner.
  3. The donated entry includes basic tented accommodation (athlete to please bring your own sleeping bag)

Note that the organizers allocate the donated entry associated with the Angel Entry at their discretion to a list of nominees.

OTTER SUPPORTED CHARITIES DONATION

Wilderness Conservation, Sustainability and inclusivity are integral to The African Otter trail Runs core ethos. To this end the Otter supports the critical work the Natures Valley Trust does in constructively engaging all stake holders in the area. We also support upliftment projects in the Covie Community.



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Priority List

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Waiting List

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Lists explained

What exactly is the Priority List?

The priority lists for the Otter African Trail Run is for persons wishing to increase their chances of obtaining an entry for these events by registering on these lists and thereby being afforded the opportunity to enter before online entries open to the public but does not guarantee obtaining an entry. Registration on the Priority List costs R250 which will be donated to the event nominated charity. Priority List entries are done online and are treated on a first-come basis. Persons registered on the Priority List that are not successful in obtaining an online entry will automatically be transferred onto the waiting list. 

Waiting List

Persons unsuccessful in obtaining an entry online may register on the waiting list that will open as soon as the entries are sold out. Registration on the waiting list costs R190 which will be donated to the event nominated charities. Once a month (dependent on cancellations) the Waiting List members will be invited to enter the Otter African Trail Run along with all other waiting list ticket holders to purchase an entry on a first come basis. This means that every person on the waiting list will experience a fair chance to snatch an entry, rather than a first in, first out process. The faster you purchase an available entry on the day, the higher your chances. Members unsuccessful on entering will be kept on the Waiting List for future openings.