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

SOLD OUT

Entries are limited to the following three groups:

1. 2023 Otter Entrants only
SOLD OUT

2. Corporate entries only

SOLD OUT

3. Premium entries only

SOLD OUT

Opens: 1 November 2022
10:00AM

PHASE 2

Public entries

Entries open to all on a first come first serve basis
SOLD OUT

Opens: 8 November 2022
10:00AM

PHASE 3

Waiting list

If you are not successful in getting an entry in phase 1 or 2, enter the waiting list at no cost, but no gaurantees an entry will become available.

Opens: 9 November 2022 - 25 August 2023

CLOSED

Otter / Race 
(9 hour cut-off)
R6 500

CLOSED

Otter / Challenge 
(11 Hour cut-off)
R6 500

CLOSED

PHASE 1:

Otter Entrant - Priority Entry

2023 Otter Entrants Only would have been notified via email on 24 October 2023

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

Premium Entry
Otter - Race
R9 900

CLOSED

Premium Entry
Otter - Challenge
R9 900

CLOSED

PHASE 1:

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
R57 500*

CLOSED

Corporate Entry
Otter - Challenge
R57 500*

CLOSED

PHASE 1:

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 
(9 hour cut-off)
R6 500

CLOSED

Otter / Challenge 
(11 Hour cut-off)
R6 500

CLOSED

PHASE 2:

Otter 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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PHASE 3:

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.