27 SEPTEMBER 2025
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27 SEPTEMBER 2025
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RUN WEST | NON-PROFIT COMPANY
DISCOVER THE ROUTES
GUPPY GALLOP 2KM
- ROUTE DETAILS
DISTANCE - 2km | DIFFICULTY - VERY EASY | START - 08:30
The Guppy Gallop Kids Run is an exciting, nature-inspired running event designed to introduce children to the joy of outdoor activity while fostering an appreciation for the environment. Hosted by NEST and Run West, this fun and educational race takes young runners on a thrilling adventure through scenic trails and coastal areas, encouraging them to connect with nature and embrace an active lifestyle...
EUPHORBIA 10KM
- ROUTE DETAILS
DISTANCE - 10km | DIFFICULTY - EASY | START - 08:00
Starting at the local NSRI Station 45, you have an immediate climb for about 1km through the rustig dorpie of Strandfontein. Soon after you drop down into a coastal eden where you are out of site of the ocean and engulfed in the late West Coast Spring flowers. You then drop down into a beautiful seaside cove to climb up on the cliffs and where your final 9km of breathtaking scenery...
OLIFANTS 21KM
- ROUTE DETAILS
DISTANCE - 21km | DIFFICULTY - MODERATE | START - 07:30
Starting at the old fishing village of Papendorp, along the banks of the Olifants River. This trail sets off through the village and drops into a sheep trail which connects to the marshy wetlands of the Olifants River. After 3km of cruisey running you pop out at the majestic Olifants River mouth connected to the wild Atlantic Ocean. This is where you will meet the infamous 'swaar sand'....
RUN WEST | NON-PROFIT COMPANY
DISCOVER THE ROUTES
GUPPY GALLOP 2KM
- ROUTE DETAILS
DISTANCE - 2km | DIFFICULTY - VERY EASY | START - 08:30
The Guppy Gallop Kids Run is an exciting, nature-inspired running event designed to introduce children to the joy of outdoor activity while fostering an appreciation for the environment. Hosted by NEST and Run West, this fun and educational race takes young runners on a thrilling adventure through scenic trails and coastal areas, encouraging them to connect with nature and embrace an active lifestyle...
EUPHORBIA 10KM
- ROUTE DETAILS
DISTANCE - 10km | DIFFICULTY - EASY | START - 08:00
Starting at the local NSRI Station 45, you have an immediate climb for about 1km through the rustig dorpie of Strandfontein. Soon after you drop down into a coastal eden where you are out of site of the ocean and engulfed in the late West Coast Spring flowers. You then drop down into a beautiful seaside cove to climb up on the cliffs and where your final 9km of breathtaking scenery...
OLIFANTS 21KM
- ROUTE DETAILS
DISTANCE - 21km | DIFFICULTY - MODERATE | START - 07:30
Starting at the old fishing village of Papendorp, along the banks of the Olifants River. This trail sets off through the village and drops into a sheep trail which connects to the marshy wetlands of the Olifants River. After 3km of cruisey running you pop out at the majestic Olifants River mouth connected to the wild Atlantic Ocean. This is where you will meet the infamous 'swaar sand'...
NEST
YOUR ENTRY TICKET CONTRIBUTES TO NEST (ESO)
NEST is an environmental support organisation (ESO) developing innovative environmental education programs designed to inspire and empower children through nature-based learning, sustainability practices, and a focus on health and well-being.
The initiative offers customised programs that include recycling, composting, beach cleanups, outdoor workshops, tree planting and activities that encourage physical activity and mindfulness.
By fostering a deep connection with the natural world, NEST aims to build a generation of environmentally conscious, healthy, and resilient youth equipped to lead in conservation, ecotourism, and green entrepreneurship. Designed on the West Coast for the West Coast.
NEST
YOUR ENTRY TICKET CONTRIBUTES TO NEST (ESO)
NEST is an environmental support organisation (ESO) developing innovative environmental education programs designed to inspire and empower children through nature-based learning, sustainability practices, and a focus on health and well-being.
The initiative offers customised programs that include recycling, composting, beach cleanups, outdoor workshops, tree planting and activities that encourage physical activity and mindfulness.
By fostering a deep connection with the natural world, NEST aims to build a generation of environmentally conscious, healthy, and resilient youth equipped to lead in conservation, ecotourism, and green entrepreneurship. Designed on the West Coast for the West Coast.