27 SEPTEMBER 2025
SUPPORTED BY
27 SEPTEMBER 2025
SUPPORTED BY
RUN WEST | NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Our aim is to set out and trail run the prospected sites and meet with local community members - that in some cases have been actively fighting to protect this stretch of coastline for as far back as the 1970's.
We plan to not only document and showcase our journey through these areas but to highlight if our freedom of movement is at all inhibited on these open public stretches of coast. Join us as we continue our movement to shine a light on our beautiful West Coast, revealing all it's beauty and vulnerabilities while being inundated with mining applications - help us in our quest to protect our coastline.
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 ORGANIZATION
Our aim is to set out and trail run the prospected sites and meet with local community members - that in some cases have been actively fighting to protect this stretch of coastline for as far back as the 1970's.
We plan to not only document and showcase our journey through these areas but to highlight if our freedom of movement is at all inhibited on these open public stretches of coast. Join us as we continue our movement to shine a light on our beautiful West Coast, revealing all it's beauty and vulnerabilities while being inundated with mining applications - help us in our quest to protect our coastline.
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.