Otter Entry Process

The Otter Grail of Trail has a maximum capacity of 600 entries for two events. This is divided between the Otter Challenge and the Otter Race, with each event having a capacity for 300 participants respectively.

Entries open in the following three phases and date order:

PHASE 1

Entries open and limited to the following three groups:

1. 2025 Otter Entrants only

2. Corporate entries only
3. Premium entries only
OPEN

Opens: 1 November 2022
10:00AM

PHASE 2

Open Season Entries

Limited entries open to all runners - on a first-come, first-served basis

OPEN

Opens: 8 November 2022
10:00AM

Opens: 9 November 2022 - 25 August 2023

Otter / Race
RETTO EDITION 
(9-hour cut-off)
R7,650

2025 ENTRANTS

Otter / Challenge
RETTO EDITION 
(11-hour cut-off)
R7,650

2025 ENTRANTS

PHASE 1: ENTRY OPTION 1

Otter 2025 Entrant - Priority Entry until 31 October 2025

Entry package includes:

  • Otter African Trail Run, including SAN Parks permit and Conservation fees
  • Otter Prologue
  • Shuttle to the Start
  • Munchie Point at the Halfway mark
  • Finish line Buffet Lunch
  • Award Ceremony and Dinner
  • Event Garment or item and Goodie Bag
  • Otter Medal
ENTER

Premium Entry
Otter - Race
RETTO EDITION
R11,500

ENTER

Premium Entry
Otter - Challenge
RETTO EDITION
R11,500

ENTER

PHASE 1: ENTRY OPTION 2

Otter Premium Entry

Includes the Otter Entry benefits plus the following:

  • Priority Registration and Prologue
  • Reserved seats at the briefing and prize-giving ceremony
  • Race Shirt
  • Premium Registration Bag
  • Complimentary Massage
  • Complimentary Drink at Registration and on Race day

Corporate Entry
Otter - Race
RETTO EDITION
R12,650*

ENTER

Corporate Entry
Otter - Challenge
RETTO EDITION
R12,650*

ENTER

PHASE 1: ENTRY OPTION 3

Otter Corporate Entry

*Package of 5 entries, each including the Otter Entry benefits plus the following:

  • Entries are each eligible for two free changes (or fully transferable - but not deferrable) up until one month before the event
  • Priority Registration and Prologue (no queues)
  • Reserved seats at Briefing and Awards Ceremony
  • Reserved table at Awards Dinner
  • Official Race Shirt
  • Otter Premium Goodie Bag
  • Complimentary Massage
  • Complimentary drink at Registration

Otter / Race
RETTO EDITION 
(9-hour cut-off)
R7,650

CLOSED

Otter / Challenge
RETTO EDITION 
(11-hour cut-off)
R7,650

LIMITED ENTRIES

PHASE 2: OPEN

Otter Race or Challenge Entry

Entry package includes:

  • Otter African Trail Run, including SAN Parks permit and Conservation fees
  • Otter Prologue
  • Shuttle to the Start
  • Munchie Point at the Halfway mark
  • Finish line Buffet Lunch
  • Award Ceremony and Dinner
  • Event Garment or item and Goodie Bag
  • Otter Medal

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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1 NOV

PHASE 3: OPENS 1 NOV

Waiting list

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. 

How it works

If you are unsuccessful in getting an Otter entry, register for free on the waiting list.

Is it worth being on the waiting list?
Entrants pull out due to injuries (or other reasons) in the months leading up to the events. Entries then become available to all on the waiting list.

I am on the waiting list; what then?
When new entries become available, everyone on the waiting list will be invited by email to purchase an entry for the Otter African Trail Run. This gives everyone a fair chance to get an Otter entry.

Can I stay on the waiting list?
Entrants still unsuccessful in buying an Otter entry on the open days will be kept on the waiting list for future openings.