Otter Challenge Schedule
Day 1
Welcome
OTTER CHALLENGE
Registration
Pick up your race bib and timing chip, collect any event apparel you’ve ordered and complete the equipment and environmental checks.9h00-16h00
Venue: De Vasselot Rest Camp, Natures Valley in the Garden Route National Park.
Prologue
A short time-trial style run to be completed after registration to determine your seeding and start batch time.10h00-16h30
Venue: De Vasselot Rest Camp, Natures Valley in the Garden Route National Park.
Race Briefing
Know exactly what to expect. Starting times and important information about the route, including the weather alert level announcement which determines what kit you’ll need. It’s essential to be there.18h00
Venue: De Vasselot Rest Camp, Natures Valley in the Garden Route National Park.
Day 2
Shuttle to Start
Participants can get dropped or drive themselves to the Race Hub to catch the free shuttle to the start.04h45
Venue: Finish Race Village, Natures Valley, De Vasselot Rest Camp
Challenge Start
Your exact starting batch and time will be sent to you after the race briefing.06h00
Venue: Storms River Mouth Rest Camp
Lead Runners
This is the expected time for the leading man and woman
11h30
Venue: Finish Race Village, Natures Valley, De Vasselot Rest Camp
Cut-off
17h30
Time allowed is 11 hours. Exact time depends on last start.
Awards Dinner
A well-deserved finale dinner is served before the awards ceremony. This dinner is included as part of athletes race entry fee. However, partners will have to pre-book, there is a kids menu also available.17h30
Venue: Finish Race Village, Natures Valley, De Vasselot Rest Camp
Awards Ceremony
Once all the winners have been awarded, it is time to relax and enjoy the party.19h30
Otter Race Schedule
Day 1
Welcome
OTTER RACE
Registration
Pick up your race bib and timing chip, collect any event apparel you’ve ordered and complete the equipment and environmental checks.9h00-16h00
Prologue
A short time-trial style run to be completed after registration to determine your seeding and start batch time.10h30-16h30
Abangeni Prologue
This prologue is for invited elites.14h00-16h00
Venue: De Vasselot Rest Camp, Natures Valley in the Garden Route National Park.
Briefing
Know what to expect the next day. Starting Times, Abangeni and other important information about the course is covered during the race briefing as well as the weather alert level announcement that determines what kit you’ll need. It’s essential to be there.18h00
Venue: Race Hub, De Vasselot Rest Camp, Natures Valley.
Day 2
Shuttle to Start
Meet at the Race Hub and get the shuttle to the Start.05h15
Venue: Race Hub, De Vasselot Rest Camp, Natures Valley.
Start
Your starting batch and time will be published after the briefing.06h30
Venue: Storms River Mouth Rest Camp
Lead Runners
This is the expected time for the leading man and woman
10h15
Venue: Finish Race Village, Natures Valley, De Vasselot Rest Camp
Race Cut-off
15h30
Finale Dinner
A well-deserved finale dinner is served before the Otter Awards Ceremony. This dinner is included in the entry fee. Partners and children will need to pre-book.17h00 - 18h30
Venue: Finish Race Village, Natures Valley, De Vasselot Rest Camp
Awards Ceremony
Once all the winners have been awarded, it is time to relax and enjoy the party.19h00
Venue: Finish Race Village, Natures Valley, De Vasselot Rest Camp