RACE INFO
YOUR package include the following:
A trail run that exposes you to all the Klein Karoo can offer. A prologue that starts underground in the world famous Cango Caves, a traverse of the majestic Swartberg mountain range and the ascent of the world heritage site of the Swartberg Mountain pass.
Includes 4 stages and 3 nights’ accommodation. Accommodation options are selected separately and charged additionally.
Official Race apparel.
Enter before 29 August 2026 to receive complimentary event apparel.
3 Scrumptious meals per day.
From dinner on Thursday evening until lunch on Sunday.
Hot showers, Clean accessible toilets and a swimming pool.
Nutritional needs of the runners are kept in mind.
Vegetarian options available at extra cost. Please contact us on info@dryland.co.za if you have any other special requirements regarding meals.
PACKAGE OPTIONS
2026 ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE until 30 June 2026
Team Entry: R16 200.00 per team
Solo Entry: R8 100.00 per person
LATE ENTRY FEE from 1 July 2026
Team Entry: R17 900.00 per team
Solo Entry: R8 950.00 per person
NEW Premier Canvas Tent
Your premier tent accommodation upgrade includes:
- A 4 x 3 meter safari dome luxury tent (sleeps two)
- Two single beds or one double bed with white linen: duvet and pillows
- One or two comfortable camping chairs
In addition to purchasing your entry: R6 325.00
Luxury Canvas Tent
Your luxury tent accommodation upgrade includes:
- A 3 x 3 meter safari dome luxury tent (sleeps one or two)
- Two beds with white linen: duvet and pillows
- One or two comfortable camping chairs
Please note that we only have 50 luxury tents available.
In addition to purchasing your entry: R4 950.00
Standard Canvas Tent
- Standard 2 x 2 meter tent per runner – ready for occupation when you arrive at the race village
- Comfortable mattress included
- Bring your own bedding
None of the tents in the tented village may be moved to another campsite.
In addition to purchasing your entry: R990.00
Campsites
R3 245.00 per stand with electricity
Please note campsites will be cordoned off from each other, and each stand will be pre allocated to a participant.
Formal Accommodation
Not keen for a tent? Don’t worry, we have chalets available at De Hoek Mountain Resort. You will be walking distance from the race village.
Chalet (Sleep four people) – R6 380.00
Chalet (Sleeps six people) – R7 755.00
Supporter packages
To purchase packages, the participant must log in and add the package to their profile.
All meals are included.
No accommodation is included.
Cost: R2 950.00
Dietary Requirements
To add special diets, the participant must log in and add the option to their profile.
Cost: R1 100.00
RUNNER SCHEDULE
15:30 | Prologue Briefing (Digital screens during registration)
16:00 | Shuttle to race start (Cango Caves)
16:30 | Prologue start (Find your start time HERE)
19:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Race Briefing for Stage 1 (Compulsory)
07:00 | Shuttle to start (Swartberg pass, Ou Tol)
07:45 | Race Starts
19:30 | Race Briefing
07:00 | Shuttle to race start (De Kombuys)
07:45 | Race starts (De Kombuys)
12:00 | Lunch
18:30 | Dinner
19:30 | Race Briefing
20:00 | Themed Party
Compulsory Equipment
(30 minutes penalty per item)
Hydration Backpack or hip pouch with bottles with sufficient capacity
Headlight for Prologue
Outer shell jacket
Space blanket
Whistle
Extra food
Cellphone
Buff / hat
Massage Package
Pre-booking before the race is necessary
The Dryland Traverse is a 4 day Mountain adventure stage trail run covering 88KMS which take place in the klein karoo,South Africa. From the arid, dry semi-desert of Groot Karoo, to the hilly passes and lush vegetation of the klein karoo, the swartberg mountain range showcases diversity starting in the deep chambers of the Cango Caves, runners traverse jeep and single tracks, waterfalls and pass the precisely engineered National Monument. Allow us to be your partner for your ultimate recovery experience.
FHR Sport Recovery is a leading force in South Africa’s recovery landscape, delivering top-tier mobile and in-practice services to both elite athletes and everyday movers.
From preventing injuries to speeding up recovery and supporting peak performance, we specialise in hands-on therapy and cutting-edge tools that keep bodies performing at their best. Whether it’s race day, game day, or training day, FHR is there.
Our services include event-based and in-practice massage, assisted stretching, strapping, myofascial release, COMPEX muscle stimulation, and access to state-of-the-art recovery equipment like ice baths and compression boots for hire.
As the science of recovery evolves, so do we. Backed by a growing national network of highly skilled therapists, FHR is proud to deliver flexible, high-performance recovery solutions— wherever and whenever they’re needed. Whether you’re chasing a medal or just chasing your next personal best, we’re here to help you bounce back stronger.
We offer the following:
Professional services includes:
- Recovery Sport Massage Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Ice Baths
- Strapping and Tapping
- Stretching
- General advice on optimal recovery.
- COMPEX (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
- Uses a variety of methods to help your training and recovery efficiency allowing for enhanced fitness results.
We offer the following:
- Pre-event activation massage and stretching.
- Post-event recovery massage and stretching.
- Pre + Post-event strapping and tapping. (EAB, Kinesio, Dynamic)
- Foam rolling stations
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Please contact FHR for more information:
Tel: 021 808 3469
Cell: 082 456 0221
Email: info@fhrsport.co.za
Website: www.fhrsport.co.za
Training Program
Week 1-4
Session1 :
35min Easy Excel for 1min fast after every 5min
Session 2 :
20min Easy, 20min Tempo pace, 10min Interval pace
Session 3 :
Long slow distance run: 1h00
Session 4 :
Cross set: 10min rowing, 20 push ups, 30min easy run, 50 x Skipping, 10 min fast run.
Notes:
Add 5min every week for session 1, add 10min every week for session 3, add 10 skips and 5 push ups every week session 4
Week 5-8
Session1 :
1h00 Easy run offroad, every 10min go hard for 3min
Session 2 :
10min Easy, 20x walking lunges, 20min Tempo, 20x w/lunges, 30min Easy running.
Session 3 :
Long slow distance run: 1h45
Session 4 :
Back to back sessions(2xruns), ideal Friday evening and Saturday morning. Run(a): 45 min including hills or steps Tempo pace, Run(b) 1h30 if possible offroad with water/backpack.
Notes:
Add 30sec to the 3min Interval part of session1, add 10min every week to session 3, start using your breakfast to get fimiliar with it before Run(b) session 4.
Week 9-10
Session1 :
10min warm-up, 5x6min fast effort with 3min easy jog recovery, 10min C/down
Session 2 :
15min Easy, 25x walking lunges, 25min Tempo, 25x w/lunges, 35min Easy running.
Session 3 :
Long slow distance run: 2h30, incorporate hills and or steps in your route.
Session 4 :
Back to back sessions(3xruns), ideal Friday evening 1h20, Saturday morning 1h30 and one hour later a 25min Tempo run.
Week 11
Session1 :
45min off road hill running, work hard on the uphills
Session 2 :
10min warm-up, 4x4min at fast effort with 2min easy jog recovery, 10min cooldown
Session 3 :
60min trail E-pace, use your backpack etc to make sure all works well for the event
Session 4 :
10min easy, 30min race pace effort, 10min cooldown
Week 12
Session1 :
Monday: Easy 20min, 4 x 3 min hard with 1min recovery jogs, 10min Cooldown
Session 2 :
Tuesday: Rest or Jog 30min Easy with good stretching
Session 3 :
Wednesday: Jog 20min with 6 Strides
Prologue :
Thursday: Warm-up 15-20min with 4x100m exellerations, just before your Dryland Traverse race prologue!!
Day 1 Dryland Traverse: warm-up by jogging 10min with 2-3, 30sec exellerations
Day 2 Dryland Traverse: warm-up by jogging 10min with 2-3, 30sec exellerations
Day 3 Dryland Traverse: warm-up by jogging 10min with 2-3, 30sec exellerations
Race Rules
Cancellations & Refunds
Should the participant cancel his/her entry/subscription, the follow refunds shall apply:
- In the event of cancellation by or on behalf of the participant due to his/her death or hospitalization, no cancellation fee will be levied.
- Refunds up to 30 May 2025: 90% of entry fee.
- Refunds between 31 May to 30 August 2025: 50% of entry fee.
- Refunds between 31 August to 30 September 2025: 20% of entry fee.
- No refunds after 30 September 2025.
- Please be aware that only fully paid entries received by 30 August 2025, will qualify for event apparel.
Substitutions
Substitutions may be made (only until 17 October 2025) at a substitution fee of R400-00 per runner transferred.
Transfers
Entries cannot be carried over to the following year or any other future events.